June 30, 1999
The Honourable Penny Priddy
Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Seniors
Parliament Buildings
Victoria BC V8V 1X4
Dear Ms. Priddy:
It is my pleasure to present the fourth Annual Report to the Ministry
of Health. This report covers the period April 1, 1998, to March
31, 1999.
Sincerely,
Gary Stewart
Chair of the Board
College of Denturists of British Columbia
Chair's Comments
I am pleased to present the fourth annual report of the College
of Denturists of British Columbia, pursuant to Section 17(2) of
the Health Professions Act, on behalf of the Board of the
College. This report covers the time from April 1, 1998 through
March 31, 1999.
The College has completed a handbook for registrants. Registration
policy continues to evolve with the the development of Objectively
Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) to meet the Agreement
on Internal Trade initiative. Quality assurance guidelines, inquiry
procedures and guidelines for disciplinary hearings have been
formally developed.
Gary Stewart
Chair of the Board
Elections
Two registrants were elected for a three-year term, and one registrant
for a two-year term.
The public representatives were reappointmented as Board members
for a further term. Mrs. Frieda Home resigned in November 1998.
Board Members
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Professional Representatives Jim Connolly (1997 to 2000) |
Public Representatives Frieda Home (to 11/98) |
Administrative Staff
Registrar
John Mayr
Executive Secretary
Ethel Inglis
Committees
Executive Committee
Members: G. Stewart (chair), J. Connolly, B. White
Activities:
· administer the finances of the College to ensure usage
in an efficient, effective and responsible manner.
· report the current financial status of the College at
meetings of the Board using a new financial reporting model developed
by the Committee and approved by the Board as a whole.
· monitor the status of two large expenditures by the Board,
the first being a new database program designed for the College
and the second being the printing of a handbook for registrants.
· prepare the 1999-2000 budget for the College and monitor
it throughout the next year.
· act as a panel to review and make recommendations regarding
the existing per diem policy, specifically to the committee chairs
who prepare and develop work suited to teleconference meetings.
Inquiry Committee
Members: Jim Connolly (chair/denturist),
Douglas Smith (public representative), Gary Feldman (denturist)
Activities:
· establish a written process of evaluation for complaints
and the process the Registrar must follow when reporting his assessment
and recommendations to the Committee.
· set a policy to achieve complaint resolution in a timely,
fair manner, including a file management system.
· distribute information to make registrants more aware
of the advertising bylaws and provide suggestions for meeting
the requirements.
· develop a conflict of interest policy for the College.
· assist the Quality Assurance Committee with ongoing monitoring
of Oral Health Certificate usage.
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Registration Committee
Members: Douglas Smith (chair), Peter Jensen,
Betty White
Activities:
· offer theory examinations in June 1998 and March 1999.
· offer a practical examination in August 1998.
· develop and administer Objectively Structured Clinical
Examinations (OSCEs) as a further section of the licensure examinations.
· recommend changes, which were approved by the Board,
for the internship program. Develop mentor requirements and a
portfolio system of recording progress.
· discuss with representatives of Vancouver Community College
issues regarding redevelopment of the denturism program.
Registration
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of Registration |
Period
Ending March 31, 1999 |
Period
Ending March 31, 2000 |
| Denturist (Active) |
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| Denturist (Inactive) |
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| Student |
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| Temporary Registrant |
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Patient Relations Committee
Members: Ron Postings (chair), Douglas Smith, Bob Shivji
Activities:
· complete a program to prevent professional misconduct of a sexual nature.
Quality Assurance Committee
Members (to November 25, 1998): F. Home, Chair; P. Jensen, E. Swan
Members (to March 31, 1999): P. Jensen, Chair; B. White, E. Swan
Denturist Association Representative (non-voting): A. Stretch
The purpose of quality assurance is to ensure
that the College's mandate "to serve and protect the public"
is met to the highest level possible.
Activities:
· review requests for credits received.
· develop quality indicators for the College and establish guidelines for assignment of credit hours.
· maintain a co-operative relationship with the Denturist Association to facilitate the achievement of their objectives.
Discipline Committee
Members: B. White (chair), G. Stewart, R. Postings
Activities:
· establish Guidelines for Assigning Penalties following a disciplinary hearing.
· develop a protocol for conducting a Discipline Committee hearing and a hearing for assigning penalties.
· complete a hearing into the activities of a registrant through an agreed statement of facts.