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Ontario Bill 67

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
November 02, 2023
Temporary Nursing Agency Licensing and Regulation Act, 2023
  • This Act, called the Temporary Nursing Agency Licensing and Regulation Act, was passed in 2023 in the province of Ontario. It establishes rules for the licensing and regulation of temporary nursing agencies. The Act defines terms such as "client," "licence," "licensee," "Minister," "nurse," "prescribed," "Registrar," and "regulations." It requires the appointment of a Registrar who has qualifications in health care profession regulation, evaluation of clinical performance, and quality improvement in a health care setting. The Act states that no person can operate as a temporary nursing agency without a licence. Licensees must publish their licence and make it available for public inspection. Nurses cannot work for an agency that has not published its licence. Clients cannot engage with an agency that has not published its licence. The Act outlines the application process for a licence or licence renewal, including requirements for nurse credentialling and monitoring plans and compliance plans. The Registrar can issue, revoke, or suspend licences based on compliance. Inspectors can be appointed to conduct inspections of licensed agencies. Complaints can be made to the Registrar. Licences are not transferable and expire after two years. The Act sets terms and conditions for licences, including establishing consistent fees, preventing unconscionable pricing, prohibiting nurses from being assigned to work for a client they are currently or recently employed by, and disclosing information to clients. The Act also includes penalties for contravention and allows for the making of regulations. It comes into force six months after receiving Royal Assent.
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