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  • Letter: Tamper Resistance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
    Tuesday, March 10, 2015 - 14:29

    Dear Mr.Ianiro,

    The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) is the professional association representing registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and nursing student in Ontario. Our members practise nursing in all sectors and roles across Ontario. We appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on Health Canada's proposed new regulations under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) for tamper-resistant formulations of opioid pain relievers.

  • Letter: Proposed By-Law Amendments
    Monday, February 23, 2015 - 01:00

    Dear Ms. Verrier:

    The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) appreciates the opportunity to provide CNO with feedback regarding two proposed by-law changes: a) Fees and b) Register and Information from Members.

    Fees:

  • Letter: Protect Medicare with legislated ban on medical tourism
    Thursday, February 5, 2015 - 10:28

    Dear Minister Hoskins,

    As a coalition of health service providers committed to a universal, publicly-funded and not-for-profit health system, which provides access and care based on need and not the ability to pay, we were encouraged by your announcement on November 21, 2014 directing hospitals to:

    “… not market to, solicit or treat international patients, with the exception of international patient activity related to a hospital's existing international consulting contracts.”

  • Letter: Choose Investment over Austerity to Address Poverty in Ontario
    Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 10:44

    Dear Minister Matthews,

    As we settle into a new year, reflect on promises made in 2014, and look ahead to a new provincial budget, the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) urges you and all of our elected representatives to work together to build a "fairer and healthier Ontario."

  • Letter: Support for Bill C626 - Reinstating the Long-Form Census
    Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 10:38

    Dear Minister Moore,

    The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) is the professional association representing registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students across all sectors and roles in Ontario. We are pleased to offer our support for Bill C626 – An Act to Amend the Statistics Act which aims to reinstate the long-form census. RNAO has been one of the leading bodies speaking in support of the long-form census,leading up to, and following its demise. We commend MP Ted Hsu for his leadership in advancing this private member’s bill.

  • Letter: Priority-setting exercise for oral health programs
    Friday, January 23, 2015 - 01:00
    Dear Dr. Quiñonez,

    Thank you for the opportunity to provide a response on behalf of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) to the questions posed by the Dental Service Schedule Review Expert Panel.

  • Letter: Protection of Human Rights and Improving Health Care in Correctional Facilities
    Friday, January 23, 2015 - 01:00

    Dear Minister Naqvi,

    Thank you for the letter of greetings and congratulations that you sent to mark the Nursing in Custody: An Educational Conference for Forensic, Mental Health and Correctional Nurses organized by RNAO's Ontario Correctional Nurses’ Interest Group on Friday, December 5th, 2014. It was received with appreciation and enthusiasm by the participants, especially your commitment to a comprehensive Mental Health Strategy for Correctional Services and the introduction of 24/7 access to health care within correctional facilities.

  • Letter: RNAO and CAWC Joint Letter on Diabetic Foot Care in Ontario
    Tuesday, December 9, 2014 - 01:00

    Dear Minister Hoskins,

    We are writing to request an urgent meeting with you to discuss how we can partner to ensure progress in Ontario's Diabetes Strategy.

  • Letter: Recommendation to Rescind Requirement for Order to Perform Psychotherapy (CNO)
    Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - 01:00

    Dear Angela,

    Thank you for your response on October 14, 2014 to RNAO's letter dated September 3, 2014 expressing concern with the CNO Council's decision to require an order for a registered nurse (RN) to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy.

  • Letter: Requiring an Order to Perform Psychotherapy
    Wednesday, September 3, 2014 - 00:00

    Dear Angela:

    The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario is concerned with the approach taken by the Council of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in a decision regarding psychotherapy on March 6, 2014. The minutes from this meeting indicate that Council “… supports that Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) require an order to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy.” While we respect the Council’s mandate to protect the public interest, we do not feel that requiring an order to initiate psychotherapy is within the public interest.