In today’s modern era, regulations and legislation are put into place so that both Health Care Practitioner as well as the Health Care Patient is protected to prevent professional practice misconduct. In Canada, there are provincial Colleges that are governed by each province, having their own Standards of Practice as well as individual associations that are affiliated with the College of Opticians for legislative purposes. Using the resources provided by the College of Opticians and affiliations, the Practitioner is able to provide the most efficient and effective means of Health Care Services for all Patients.
The College of Opticians of Ontario has their own individual Standards of Practice that allow the Optician to follow certain guidelines …show more content…
“Potentially hazardous equipment is to be serviced and inspected by a qualified technician for safety, efficacy and where applicable, calibrated for accuracy as specified by manufacturer, government guidelines, or every five years. Deficiencies in equipment are to be brought up to standard. Hazards should be corrected immediately and other deficiencies corrected within 21 days” (The College of Opticians of Ontario, 2006). WHMIS Workplace Hazard Material Information System sets safety guidelines not just for Opticians, but as well as all Health Care Practitioners and in general, every workplace environment in Canada. A procedure and equipment manual must always be kept on site in the dispensary for safety purposes when a situation arises. All Health Care Practitioners must know the knowledge of infection control to prevent the transmission of micro organisms from person to person. “All information obtained from the patient must remain confidential and must not be disclosed to a third person except as may be authorized or required by law” …show more content…
“Records are to be held for as long as necessary to satisfy the clinical, ethical, financial and legal obligations of the Optician (minimum of 3 years for up to 10 years) and must be notified if transfer of safe storage occurs.”(College of Optician of British Columbia, March 2012) In British Columbia, consumer records are usually kept for between 3 to 10 years with discretion, but for Ontario, the records are kept for 7 years only. Records should be kept based on the patient’s age and history of previous examinations so that the Optician will have sufficient patient information to provide the best possible health care service. “The health care consumer’s refraction, visual requirements and other findings must be applied to determine the contact lens specifications.” (College of Optician of British Columbia, March 2012). The standards of practice for the College of Opticians of Ontario does not go into detail about dispensing contact lenses as an ophthalmic device other than the minimum equipment requirements to be used in fitting contact lenses. The College of Opticians of British Columbia educates the Optician of what to do during contact lens fittings and to inform the health care consumer about using contact lenses on a daily basis. “Infection Control for Regulated Professionals was prepared as a resource and
The College of Opticians of Ontario has their own individual Standards of Practice that allow the Optician to follow certain guidelines …show more content…
“Potentially hazardous equipment is to be serviced and inspected by a qualified technician for safety, efficacy and where applicable, calibrated for accuracy as specified by manufacturer, government guidelines, or every five years. Deficiencies in equipment are to be brought up to standard. Hazards should be corrected immediately and other deficiencies corrected within 21 days” (The College of Opticians of Ontario, 2006). WHMIS Workplace Hazard Material Information System sets safety guidelines not just for Opticians, but as well as all Health Care Practitioners and in general, every workplace environment in Canada. A procedure and equipment manual must always be kept on site in the dispensary for safety purposes when a situation arises. All Health Care Practitioners must know the knowledge of infection control to prevent the transmission of micro organisms from person to person. “All information obtained from the patient must remain confidential and must not be disclosed to a third person except as may be authorized or required by law” …show more content…
“Records are to be held for as long as necessary to satisfy the clinical, ethical, financial and legal obligations of the Optician (minimum of 3 years for up to 10 years) and must be notified if transfer of safe storage occurs.”(College of Optician of British Columbia, March 2012) In British Columbia, consumer records are usually kept for between 3 to 10 years with discretion, but for Ontario, the records are kept for 7 years only. Records should be kept based on the patient’s age and history of previous examinations so that the Optician will have sufficient patient information to provide the best possible health care service. “The health care consumer’s refraction, visual requirements and other findings must be applied to determine the contact lens specifications.” (College of Optician of British Columbia, March 2012). The standards of practice for the College of Opticians of Ontario does not go into detail about dispensing contact lenses as an ophthalmic device other than the minimum equipment requirements to be used in fitting contact lenses. The College of Opticians of British Columbia educates the Optician of what to do during contact lens fittings and to inform the health care consumer about using contact lenses on a daily basis. “Infection Control for Regulated Professionals was prepared as a resource and