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ACLSPA: Changing in Changing Times
ACSLPA Symposium
October 4, 2019
Getting Oriented
2019-10-09
• ACSLPA’s role
• Current professions system under the HPA
• Forces of change affecting professions
• Recent and future changes at ACSLPA
• What can you do?
Role of the College
Role of the College
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Role of the College
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Role of the College
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ACSLPA is a “Public Agency”
➢established by government but not part of government;
➢given responsibility to perform a public function;
➢accountable to government;
➢some degree of autonomy from government; and
➢the government holds the power of appointment
Role of the College
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Accountability of public agencies to Government
➢operate at arms length from government;
➢linked to Ministry of Health and Ministry of Labor and Immigration;
➢mandate given by enabling legislation;
Role of the College
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Regulatory/Adjudicative
➢licensing, making rules and/or overseeing a sector
➢making independent, quasi-judicial decisions
Public Trust administering provincial financial and/or other assets in the public interest
Corporate Enterprise providing or selling goods or services in a commercial manner
Service Delivery providing and/or directing government services
Advisory providing advice to government
Role of the College
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Regulatory/Adjudicative
➢licensing, making rules and/or overseeing a sector
➢making independent, quasi-judicial decisions
Public Trust administering provincial financial and/or other assets in the public interest
Corporate Enterprise providing or selling goods or services in a commercial manner
Service Delivery providing and/or directing government services
Advisory providing advice to government
Role of the College
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Other regulatory/adjudicative agencies in Alberta
➢Alberta Securities Commission
➢Alberta Energy Regulator
➢Alberta Human Rights Commission
➢Natural Resources Conservation Board
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ACSLPA’s mandate➢govern regulated members in a manner that protects and serves the public interest
➢provide direction to and regulate the practice of regulated members
➢establish, maintain and enforce
➢ powers necessary to accomplish these things
➢ standards for registration ➢ standards for continuing competence
➢ standards of practice ➢ a code of ethics
Role of the College
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ACSLPA’s mandate (cont’d)
➢Established by the Health Professions Act
• ACSLPA cannot do more than the Act permits
• ACSLPA cannot do less than the Act requires
Role of the College
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ACSLPA’s mandate (cont’d)
➢Established by the Health Professions Act
• ACSLPA cannot do more than the Act permits
• ACSLPA cannot do less than the Act requires
Role of the College
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ACSLPA’s mandate➢govern regulated members in a manner that protects and serves the public interest
➢provide direction to and regulate the practice of regulated members
➢establish, maintain and enforce
➢ powers necessary to accomplish these things
➢ standards for registration ➢ standards for continuing competence
➢ standards of practice ➢ a code of ethics
Current Professions System Under the HPA
Current Professions System
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Self-regulating professions – the special case among public agencies
➢Created by government
➢Accountable to government
➢Trusted to serve the public interest with minimal intervention by government
➢All regulatory, adjudicative, and administrative decisions made by members
Current Professions System
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Self-regulating professions – the special case among public agencies
Regulation of practitioners,
by practitioners,
in the public interest,
according to the legislative framework established by government
Current Professions System
Current Professions System
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Current Professions System
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Current Professions System
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Current Professions System
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The privilege of self-regulation . . . Members decide!
➢Council
➢standards, guidelines, bylaws, regulations, requirements, rules, fees, budgets,
staffing, resources, supports for professionals, etc.
➢Statutory Committees
➢hearing tribunal, complaints review committee, appeal panels, registration
committee, competence committee
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The privilege of self-regulation . . . Members decide!
➢Participation
➢Elections, working groups, task forces, member feedback & engagement
➢Support
➢Regulated members helping regulated members
Current Professions System
Forces of Change affecting Professions
Forces of Change
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Forces of Change
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- Harry CaytonAn Inquiry into the performance of the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia and the Health Professions ActDecember 2018
Forces of Change
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Forces of Change
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Forces of Change
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Recent and Future Changes at ACSLPA
Recent and Future Changes
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Beginner
Competent
ProficientExpert
Recent and Future Changes
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Registrar & CEO
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Recent and Future Changes
Recent and Future Changes
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Registrar & CEO
DR DPP DPC
➢Member portal
➢Online applications
➢ELL Guideline
➢Use of Title
➢Title “Doctor”
➢Currency hours
➢New Website
➢Webinars➢Faster, better
investigations
➢Security
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Outcomes
➢Now proceeding simultaneously on many fronts
➢Working to become the best regulator we can
➢Focused on regulation of SLP’s and Audiologist, by SLP’s and Audiologists
➢Working on rules and requirements that make sense and add value
Recent and Future Changes
What Can You Do?
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Be the “self” in “self-regulation”
➢Adopt and promote best practices in your work
➢Contact the college if you have questions or concerns
➢Watch your email for opportunities to provide feedback on rules and requirements
➢Join a taskforce or work-group on a specific issue
➢Volunteer on Council or a Committee
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➢Give consideration to the role of an association or society in Alberta that really
supports members with advocacy and member benefits
What can you do?
Questions?
