Week 13

Question 1

Requires all health regulatory colleges under the Act to develop and maintain a quality assurance program

Answer 1

The RHPA (1991)

Question 2

Quality Assurance Goal

Answer 2

to encourage and assist registrants in being the best dental hygienists they can be

Question 3

Quality Assurance is non-punitive, participation is mandatory
True or False?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Smile Portal

Answer 4

CDHO online System for Managing Individual Learning

Question 5

Smile Portal is not accessible by the College until you have authorized its submission
True or False?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

How long does the Smile Portal retain your information for?

Answer 6

10 years

Question 7

You are permitted up to ___ to complete the online assessment

Answer 7

2 1/2 hours

Question 8

The QA Test is only be available starting from ___ and must be completed by ___ for any given assessment year.

Answer 8

September 1st; January 31st

Question 9

If you are unable to successfully complete the assessment after three attempts, you will be referred to the ___ for a decision regarding further assessment or remediation activities

Answer 9

Quality Assurance Committee

Question 10

All regulated health professions required to develop mechanisms to provide public assurance of ongoing competency of registrants to provide safe and effective care

Answer 10

Under the RHPA

Question 11

Unique features integral to understanding concepts in clinical practice:

Answer 11

Quality
Safety
Effectiveness

Question 12

CDHO commissioned a report to review current quality assurance/competence maintenance mechanisms used to achieve RHPA objectives in ___

Answer 12

2022

Question 13

At the time of the report:
complaints leading to discipline ___ of registrants compared with other professions in Ontario

Answer 13

<0.2%

Question 14

___ of registrants agree current program supports competency efforts and continuous learning requirements

Answer 14

60%

Question 15

____ thought the current systems were moderately, somewhat, or not important to their own PD

Answer 15

50%

Question 16

___ felt they had a clear understanding of QA program expectations

Answer 16

60%

Question 17

Process for QA:
Key stages launched with 3 Phases including environmental scans, literature reviews, informant interviews, data synthesis, strategic plan development and formulation, validation.
Presentations to CDHO Committees and Council

Answer 17

2022

Question 18

Process for QA:
Online consultation process with registrants to -
Determine perspectives on program evolution
To confirm findings from phases
To engage in the development of the strategic plan

Answer 18

2023

Question 19

Update usability of the SMILE portal
Expand number of options available to demonstrate competence
Develop and implement educational program to support evolution of the Assessor role

Answer 19

Implementation Priorities

Question 20

Options are provided for registrants to:

Answer 20

Allow for demonstration and verification of knowledge
Allow for demonstration and verification of skills and judgement

Question 21

Mandatory Self-Assessment Options

Answer 21

Learning Portfolio
Practice Profile
Written Assessment
Practice Profile
Written Assessment
On-Site Practice Review
Option 4:
Peer Circle Activity #1 + coaching session
Peer Circle Activity #2 + coaching session

Question 22

CDHO Peer Circle

Answer 22

Pilot project 2022-2023
Case-based conversational focused circles
Provide opportunities for peer benchmarking, reflective self-assessment, and facilitated learning
Assessment of learning substantially formative
Provides registrants with opportunities to receive feedback from the facilitator and peers
Engage in authentic self-reflection

Question 23

____ of registrants selected for QA chose #4

Answer 23

30%

Question 24

To be informed, the client must know the following:

Answer 24

To be informed, the client must know the following
How fees are calculated
Itemization
Payment options

Question 25

Why do some employers minimize the need for informed consent from clients?

Answer 25

A view that this is a waste of time, an over-reliance on implied consent, an attitude that they know what is best for the client, a wish to encourage clients to choose high-profit treatment options

Question 26

A ____ is where you are the only owner of the practice. People deal with you or your staff directly in your personal capacity. There is no one else responsible for your practice.

Answer 26

Sole proprietorship

Question 27

Involves people joining together to operate a business or other venture. Partners are responsible for each other’s actions and share the profits of the business or venture. RDH's that join other partners who are not a regulated professional, are advised to maintain control over the standards of practice, client records, and financial practices.

Answer 27

Partnership

Question 28

A legal entity recognized by the government and the courts that is owned by its shareholders. It can make contracts, own land and other assets, earn income and borrow money just like an individual. It also pays its own taxes. Many advantages and disadvantages. Whatever your business structure you have to ensure that you maintain professional standards. No business structure will prevent you from being accountable for your professional actions.

Answer 28

Health professional corporation