Lecture 3: The RHPA and CMRITO Flashcards
What is self-regulation in healthcare professions?
Privilege granted to some professions to regulate their own practice
Self-regulation includes setting entry to practice standards, defining and enforcing standards of practice, and prescribing programs to enhance practice and ensure competence.
What is the primary criterion for self-regulation?
Risk of harm to patients
What are the secondary criteria for self-regulation?
Professional autonomy
Educational requirements for entry to practice
Body of knowledge & scope of practice
What is the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)?
Governing framework for regulating healthcare professionals in Ontario
What is the main aim of the RHPA?
To protect public interest
What does the RHPA provide in terms of governance?
Creates a system of open and accountable self-governance
What newer self-regulating professions have been added to the RHPA?
- Diagnostic medical sonographers
- Kinesiology
- Homeopathy
- Naturopathy
- Psychotherapy
- Traditional Chinese medicine
What is the RHPA model characterized by?
Flexibility and adaptability as scopes of practice evolve
What are controlled acts?
14 controlled acts that may only be performed by regulated professionals
True or False: All healthcare professionals can perform all controlled acts.
False
What is the RHPA harm clause?
Prohibits individuals not qualified to treat or advise on health matters if serious harm may result
What are some exceptions to the RHPA’s risk of harm clause?
- Rendering first-aid or temporary assistance in an emergency
- Training under supervision to become a member of a profession
- Treating by prayer or spiritual means
- Treating a household member
- Assisting with routine activities of living
What is the scope of practice for Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists as per the MRIT Act?
Use of ionizing radiation, electromagnetism, soundwaves, and other prescribed forms of energy for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
List 5 of the controlled acts authorized by the MRIT Act.
- Administering substances by injection or inhalation
- Tracheal suctioning of a tracheostomy (not beyond the larynx)
- Administering contrast media or putting an instrument, hand or finger
- beyond the anal verge
- beyond the labia majora
- beyond the anal verge
- into an artificial opening - performing a procedure on tissue below the dermis
- applying a perscribed form of energy
What is the role of the CMRITO?
Regulates the activities of MRT’s according to the RHPA and MRIT Act
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- works to protect the public enursing technologists are qualified to practice
What is the CMRITO’s mission?
To regulate the profession of medical radiation and imaging technology to serve and protect the public interest
List the values of CMRITO.
- Integrity
- Fairness
- Transparency
- Respect
- Professionalism
What are the CMRITO’s objects?
- Regulate the practice of the profession
- Develop standards of qualification
- Maintain programs for quality assurance
- Promote inter-professional collaboration
What does the CMRITO Council consist of?
- 7 elected members
- 6 appointed members
What are the main committees within CMRITO?
- Executive
- Registration
- Inquiries, Complaints & Reports
- Discipline
- Fitness to Practise
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Relations
What is required for a complaint to be submitted to CMRITO?
Must include name and contact information, incident details, and MRT name
What constitutes professional misconduct?
- Failure to maintain standards of practice
- Working while impaired
- Abusive conduct
- Theft
- Failure to obtain consent
- Inadequate documentation
- Misrepresentation
- Conflict of interest
What are the Characteristics of Self-Regulating Occupations
- high standards of practice
- accountable for their actions
- life long learners
- focused on quality
- trustworthy
-professions
Who is the regulatory body for MRTs
CMRITO
