Council welcomed Shelley Doerksen, R.SLP and Ajay Mysore Narasimha, R.SLP as the newest members of Council following their election in the fall, and Beatrice To, R. Aud to her second term on Council. A new definition of ‘client’ was approved and adopted by Council for use in ACSLPA’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. Please watch for watch for updates to the definition of client in the key college documents on the ACSLPA website. New definition: Client refers to a recipient of speech-language pathology or audiology services, and may be an individual, family, group, community, or population. An individual client may also be referred to as a patient. Council approved and adopted the creation of a new Executive Committee that will be comprised of the Council President, the Council Vice President, at least one public member of Council, and one or more other members of Council. This committee will be tasked with helping the Council fulfill its responsibilities and meet its objectives with respect to the: Performance of Council and individual Council members, Performance, evaluation and compensation of the Registrar & CEO, and High-level human resources strategy for ACSLPA. Council appointed Council members to the Executive, Governance, Audit and Risk Management and Nominations Committees for 2022. Council delegated their authority to appoint a Complaints Director and a Hearings Director under the Health Professions Act to the Registrar. A new member was appointed to ACSLPA’s Competence Committee. Information about ACSLPA Committees can be found here . Management provided an overview of ACSLPA’s progress against the 2021 Business Plan. ACSLPA’s Annual Business Plans can be found here .

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Q: Will I need to undergo a psychological assessment to support the need for therapy?

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January 2022

Shelly Monson2022-01-26T09:14:12-07:00

Council welcomed Shelley Doerksen, R.SLP and Ajay Mysore Narasimha, R.SLP as the newest members of Council following their election in the fall, and Beatrice To, R. Aud to her second term on Council. A new definition of ‘client’ was approved and adopted by Council for use in ACSLPA’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. Please watch for watch for updates to the definition of client in the key college documents on the ACSLPA website. New definition: Client refers to a recipient of speech-language pathology or audiology services, and may be an individual, family, group, community, or population. An individual client may [...]

January 2022Shelly Monson2022-01-26T09:14:12-07:00

Will my SLP or Audiologist find out if I’m getting funding for counselling and therapy?

Shelly Monson2021-09-03T09:27:27-06:00

If your SLP or audiologist is found guilty of sexual abuse or sexual misconduct by a ACSLPA Hearing Tribunal, ACSLPA may seek to recover the costs of your therapy from them. In this case, they will become aware that you have accessed this Program.

Will my SLP or Audiologist find out if I’m getting funding for counselling and therapy?Shelly Monson2021-09-03T09:27:27-06:00

Will I need to undergo a psychological assessment to support the need for therapy?

Shelly Monson2021-09-01T14:27:56-06:00

No.

Will I need to undergo a psychological assessment to support the need for therapy?Shelly Monson2021-09-01T14:27:56-06:00

Who can I contact for more information about the patient Relations Program and funding?

Shelly Monson2021-09-01T14:26:52-06:00

Contact Homewood Health Inc. Toll-free at 1-866-826-4440. Hours: Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (MT)

Who can I contact for more information about the patient Relations Program and funding?Shelly Monson2021-09-01T14:26:52-06:00

What happens if my complaint is dismissed or the hearing tribunal finds my SLP or audiologist not gulity?

Shelly Monson2021-09-01T14:25:24-06:00

Your funding will still continue for the five-year period, or to a maximum amount awarded by ACSLPA, whichever comes first.

What happens if my complaint is dismissed or the hearing tribunal finds my SLP or audiologist not gulity?Shelly Monson2021-09-01T14:25:24-06:00

What else should I know about Patient Relations Program funding?

Shelly Monson2021-09-01T14:22:24-06:00

You and your therapist or counsellor must keep all information obtained in setting up the funding confidential. Being eligible for funding does not automatically mean the speech-language pathologist or audiologist is guilty of professional misconduct.

What else should I know about Patient Relations Program funding?Shelly Monson2021-09-01T14:22:24-06:00

Is there a time limit on using the funding?

Shelly Monson2021-09-01T14:20:25-06:00

Yes. Funding must be used within a five-year period, or up to a maximum amount of $22,500, whichever comes first. The five-year period begins on the day you become eligible for funding.

Is there a time limit on using the funding?Shelly Monson2021-09-01T14:20:25-06:00

How will I know how much of my funding is remaining?

Shelly Monson2021-09-03T09:25:51-06:00

Homewood Health Inc. will provide you with regular updates and/or you can request this information at any time.

How will I know how much of my funding is remaining?Shelly Monson2021-09-03T09:25:51-06:00

How much funding is available?

Shelly Monson2021-09-01T14:17:04-06:00

You are eligible to receive a maximum amount of $22,500. ACSLPA will determine the exact amount awarded for your situation.

How much funding is available?Shelly Monson2021-09-01T14:17:04-06:00

How do I contact Homewood Health Inc.?

Shelly Monson2021-09-01T14:15:47-06:00

Homewood Health Inc. Toll-free at 1-866-826-4440 Hours: Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (MT) When calling, you will need the written confirmation ACSLPA sent you, including your file number.

How do I contact Homewood Health Inc.?Shelly Monson2021-09-01T14:15:47-06:00