The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to share the following information to support your practice:
In this update:
- Revisions to the College’s Medical Assistance in Dying practice resource
- Research opportunities for registrants
- Register for the May and June Coffee with the College sessions
Revisions to the College’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Practice Resource
The College has recently updated its Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) practice resource – Medical Assistance in Dying: What Are My Professional Obligations?. This resource guides College registrants in understanding their professional obligations regarding MAiD.
The revisions were made in response to a report developed by the MAiD Death Review Committee (MDRC), which was established by the Office of the Chief Coroner. The MDRC was created in response to the increasing health, social and intersectional complexities identified through the MAiD oversight and review process.The MDRC provides multi-disciplinary expert reviews of MAiD deaths to assist in evaluating potential public safety concerns and providing insights to inform system improvements for MAiD. They have developed a report on Navigating Vulnerability in Non-Reasonably Foreseeable Natural Deaths that registrants are encouraged to review.
Following the MDRC review, several recommendations were made, and the College was asked to disseminate information to registrants who are involved in the provision of MAiD and encourage them to consider conducting social needs assessments and utilizing the MDRC review to inform their practice. These recommendations are now included in the updated MAiD practice resource.
For all practice inquiries related to MAiD, contact the Professional Practice Department at practice@ocswssw.org.
Research Opportunities for Registrants
Did you know that the College posts links to research projects which may be of interest to registrants on its website? Registrants can use their participation in these research opportunities as part of their Continuing Competence Program (CCP).
We encourage registrants to check the Research Opportunities webpage on a regular basis, as new projects are posted as they arise.
For questions regarding one of the specific research opportunities, contact the appropriate researcher(s). If you are a researcher and would like to post your project on the College’s website, contact the Professional Practice Department at practice@ocswssw.org.
Register for the May and June Coffee with the College Sessions
The College is pleased to invite registrants to join the next dates in our interactive series, Coffee with the College. Register via the links below!
Upcoming session dates:
Hosted by the Professional Practice Team, this engaging lunch and learn discussion explores some of the most common ethical and practice dilemmas that registrants encounter. Registrants will also be able to ask questions and engage in live consultations with the Professional Practice staff.
Please note: Coffee with the College sessions are meant to offer live consultations and will not be recorded. If you are unable to attend one of the dates above, visit the College’s website to see upcoming dates.
For questions regarding Coffee with the College, contact the Professional Practice Department at practice@ocswssw.org.