As a nurse or midwife, understanding the role of health regulation is important for ensuring safe and effective patient care. From registering nursing or midwifery professionals and setting practice standards to handling complaints, Tanya Mamtazian, registered midwife and chair of the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, explains how regulatory colleges ensure safety and professionalism in healthcare. With insights on team-based care and the need for diversity in governance, this episode offers a fresh look at the evolving world of health regulation.
2:42 Amalgamation of Health Regulatory Colleges: Tanya discusses the amalgamation of health regulatory colleges and how combining oversight improves efficiency and regulatory processes.
5:02 Role of the College and Professional Associations: Explaining the distinct roles of health regulatory colleges in setting professional standards versus professional associations advocating for healthcare workers.
7:09 Regulating Professional Titles: Tanya highlights the importance of regulating professional titles like “nurse” and “midwife” to ensure public safety and professional accountability.
09:10 Complaints and Discipline Process: A deep dive into the complaints and discipline process in healthcare regulation, covering complaint resolution and the role of regulatory bodies.
11:22 Addressing Indigenous-Specific Anti-Racism: Tanya explains the BCCNM’s efforts in addressing Indigenous-specific racism in healthcare and promoting equitable access for Indigenous communities.
16:37 Complaints and Resolution Process: An overview of the complaints and resolution process, including how health regulatory colleges support both the public and healthcare professionals.
21:03 The Future of Health Regulation: A look ahead at the future of health regulation, including new legislation and innovations aimed at improving fairness and transparency.
26:30 Education and Recognition of Programs: Tanya discusses how health regulatory bodies ensure education programs meet the standards required for licensing healthcare professionals.
30:17 Assessing Internationally Educated Nurses: Exploring the process of assessing internationally educated nurses for licensing and integrating them into the Canadian healthcare system.
33:57 Decolonizing Governance Processes: Tanya shares insights on decolonizing governance in healthcare regulation to create more inclusive and equitable governance structures.
38:21 The Role of Health Regulation in Team-Based Care: An examination of the role of health regulation in facilitating the shift toward team-based care to improve patient outcomes.
41:53 Health and Wellness Tip: Tanya provides her own personal health and wellness tip for healthcare professionals to maintain their well-being.
More Resources:
BC College of Nurses & Midwives: https://www.bccnm.ca/Pages/Default.aspx
Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leaders-in-healthcare
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