Spring is a season of rejuvenation, and it’s a time where we can sense the warmth and liveliness all around us. As we embrace this season of renewal and growth, we must also navigate the evolving world of regulatory governance. Now is the time to adopt a more compassionate approach to regulation for public protection.
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MESSAGE FROM THE REGISTRAR AND CEO
THE POWER OF CONVERSATION IN PSYCHOTHERAPY WITH ROXANNE FRANCIS, MSW, RSW
Starting a conversation is always the first step towards making progress, says Roxanne Francis, MSW, RSW.
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THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN PRACTICE
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an emerging technology that has the potential to play a role in the community and health landscape. The use of AI has demonstrated efficiencies and innovation, and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) can appreciate that registrants have been considering or have begun using AI in practice to assist with documentation or treatment planning, among other applications.
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COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR DECEMBER 1, 2023
• John Fleming, Council Chair, provided his report to Council. • Denitha Breau, RN, MSN, MBA, Registrar and CEO, presented […]
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COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS FOR MARCH 6, 2024
• John Fleming, Council Chair, provided his report to Council. • Denitha Breau, RN, MSN, MBA, Registrar and CEO, presented […]
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PRACTICE NOTES: WHAT CLIENTS ARE SHARING WITH THE COLLEGE
The Professional Practice Department provides thousands of practice consultations every year. Most commonly, College registrants contact the Department with practice inquiries; however, employers and clients do so as well. These interactions offer unique opportunities to hear about client experiences and their perspectives on service delivery. These Practice Notes explore several recurring themes that have emerged from the Department’s conversations with clients. Clients will reach out to use Professional Practice staff as a sounding board. Clients may contact the Department to express concerns about the services they have received, to provide feedback, or to learn more about common or typical practices when working with College registrants.
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DISCIPLINE DECISION SUMMARIES
The College publishes summaries of decisions of the Discipline Committee and/or provides links to full-text, neutralized versions of its decisions. Information that is subject to a publication ban or that could reveal the identity of witnesses or clients, including the name of the facility, has been removed as necessary, or has been anonymized. As of January 2019, decisions are also available via the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII).
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COLLEGE UPDATES AND REMINDERS
The College is happy to announce that it will be holding its Annual Meeting & Education Day (AMED) on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. AMED is part of the Glenda McDonald Educational Series.
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BULLETIN BOARD
If you change employers or move, please advise the College in writing within 30 days. The College is required to have the current business address of its registrants available to the public. Notification of change of address can be done by accessing the Online Portal or by sending the new employer address to the College by email to info@ocswssw.org. Please provide your College registration number when you communicate with us.
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