On January 1, 2011, sections 3 and 4 of Bill 46, the Excellent Care for All Act, 2010, were proclaimed in force. These provide for the establishment of “Quality Committees” and their responsibilities.
Tag: Bill 46 – Healthcare Accountability
Excellent Care For All Act Regulations Filed
On December 2, 2010, the Ontario government filed the following regulations under the Excellent Care For All Act (the “Act”): O. Reg. 444/10 (Executives), defining public hospital executives for the purposes of section 1 of the Act to include certain members of senior management, chiefs of staff of the hospital and the chief nursing executive…
Ontario Passes Healthcare Accountability Legislation
On June 3, 2010, Bill 46, the Excellent Care for All Act, 2010, was reported as amended by the Standing Committee on Justice Policy and carried at Third Reading. Following Royal Assent, most of the Act will come into force on a date to be named by Proclamation. As previously reported, the Act makes health…
Healthcare Accountability Legislation Carries at Second Reading, Referred to Committee
On May 12, 2010, Bill 46, the Excellent Care for All Act, 2010 carried at Second Reading and was Ordered referred the Standing Committee on Justice Policy. As previously reported, the Act would, if passed, make health care providers and executives accountable for improving patient care and enhance the patient experience. Although aimed at the…
Ontario Introduces New Healthcare Accountability Legislation for Hospitals
On May 3, 2010, the Ontario government introduced Bill 46, the Excellent Care for All Act, 2010 (the Act). The Act would, if passed, make healthcare providers and executives accountable for improving patient care and enhancing the patient experience. Although aimed at the hospital sector specifically, the government has indicated that following an assessment of…
Ontario Introduces New Healthcare Accountability Legislation for Hospitals
Furthering an initiative outlined in its 2010 Budget, on Monday May 3, 2010, the Ontario government introduced new legislation outlining new standards of accountability for hospitals. If passed, Bill 46, the Excellent Care for All Act, 2010 would: increase the accountability of healthcare providers and executives for patient care by implementing a range of specific…