Amendments to the Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act came into force November 4, 2019

On November 4, 2019, Part 3 of the Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act came into force (review the Order in Council) . While occupational therapists will be familiar with Part 2 of the Act, which describes obligations related to obtaining consent for health care services (e.g., occupational therapy services), Part 3 of the HCCCFAA details obligations related to the process of obtaining consent for admission to a care facility. While many features of consent to facility admission resemble those for consent to health care, it is important that occupational therapists recognize that these are separate and distinct processes with their own legal requirements. Please read the advisory statement to learn more.