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As a result of Phase 2 of our Transparency initiative, when the College requires an Ontario doctor to undergo a Specified Continuing Education or Remediation Program (SCERP), which is generally done in a moderate-to-high risk situation, the SCERP is published on the doctor’s profile on our Public Register. However, this currently applies to SCERPs arising from our Inquiries, Complaints & Reports Committee (ICRC) only. It does not apply to those arising from our Quality Assurance Committee (QAC). As part of our ongoing Transparency initiative, we are proposing that all SCERPs be published on the Public Register, regardless of which College committee they arise from.
We would like to hear your thoughts on the proposed By-Law amendments that would allow us to add QAC SCERPs resulting from a moderate-to-high risk situation to a doctor’s profile on our Public Register. Visit the dedicated consultation page to view further information and provide your feedback.
1SCERP definition: A SCERP is a mandated education program for a doctor. SCERPs are ordered when a Committee identifies care or conduct concerns raising moderate to high risk. Generally, SCERPs are only ordered when a Committee believes that remediation is necessary and a voluntary agreement could not be reached. SCERPs remain on the public register unless they are overturned on appeal. Otherwise, a notation is made when all the elements of the SCERP have been completed.