Partners in Quality Care
Self regulation is a partnership between the College and its registrants. Each plays a role in and shares a commitment to provide safe, effective care.The role of the College is to protect and serve the public interest by ensuring that physiotherapists provide high quality, competent and ethical services. The role of registrants is to not only provide safe, quality care but to also accept accountability for doing so.
As partners, the College and its registrants share responsibility and accountability to self-regulate. Self-regulation is based on the premise that those within the profession are in the best position to determine, evaluate and enforce the standards of practice of the profession and the College acts as a steward. If either the profession or the College loses the trust of the public (they serve) or the government (to whom they are accountable), this privilege can be taken away.
The College is highly committed to sharing information with registrants, the public and other stakeholders to maintain public trust. Information sharing is key to achieving a number of important goals. The sharing of information ensures transparency; provides a foundation for effective and informed decision making; enhances and supports practice; facilitates ongoing competence; and demonstrates accountability.
When developing new resources, the College consults widely and asks for input from a variety stakeholders. Registrants in particular are asked to provide information, opinions, and feedback on College documents and initiatives. The College ensures that not only is input sought, but that results are shared, and service improvements are implemented.
