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Power and the Therapeutic Relationship: Considerations for Physiotherapists
7 June 2019
Every day, in every interaction we have with our patients, physiotherapists lever our power and influence.
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Implementing Sensitive Practice as a Universal Precaution in Physiotherapy
3 May 2019
Most physiotherapists are familiar with the concept of universal precautions. However, the concept of implementing sensitive practice (also referred to as trauma-informed practice) as a universal precaution may be less familiar.
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Introducing the New Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Standard of Practice: Who is a Patient?
4 April 2019
On March 15, 2019 the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta received Ministerial approval of the Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Standard of Practice. Both the Standard and all the provisions of Bill 21: An Act to Protect Patients come into force on April 1, 2019.
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DO. LEARN. GROW.: What Does “Deep, Significant, Meaningful, Learning” Mean?
4 April 2019
When completing the Practice Improvement Record for your Self-Selected Activity, you are expected to report on both competence and performance.
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New Law Passes to Protect Patients from Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct
6 December 2018
Bill 21, An Act to Protect Patients, will strengthen protection for patients from sexual abuse and sexual misconduct by regulated health professionals in Alberta. The Alberta government introduced the legislation to ensure Albertans are safe when accessing health-care services.
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Technology in Practice: In Summary
7 September 2018
Over the past several months, the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta has published a series of articles about how technology is changing physiotherapy practice. Far from seeking to discourage adoption and innovation, the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta’s purpose has been to encourage members to engage in technology adoption in a thoughtful manner, highlighting the key regulatory concerns with technology and how to mitigate the risks inherent in technology use.
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Technology in Practice: EMR First Steps
2 August 2018
So, you’ve decided to implement an Electronic Medical Record System (EMR) in your office. Congratulations! Now comes the challenge of researching and implementing the system.
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Technology in Practice: Phishing and Ransomware - Why You Should Care
5 July 2018
In addition to the more “traditional” disasters, the use of electronic systems such as EMRs and online databases to collect patient outcome information creates the risk of phishing and ransomware attacks which can have similar disastrous implications.
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Technology in Practice: Common Technical Controls and Why They Matter
1 June 2018
Being aware of and able to explain the use of administrative, physical and technical controls and how they protect private information is central to addressing patient concerns.
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Technology in Practice: Telerehabilitation
2 May 2018
These days, telerehabilitation is increasingly popular among physiotherapists, with members contacting the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta on a regular basis with questions about how to incorporate telerehabilitation into their practice.
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