2007 Annual Conference Choosing Not To Go It Alone: Boards Sharing to Achieve Mutual Benefit Lanette Anderson, MSN, JD, RN WV Association of Licensing Boards

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Objectives: Describe examples of how three different regulatory organizations/agencies have shared resources and expertise Discuss advantages of collaboration among regulatory organizations/agencies Obtain examples of present and future activities of these organizations

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation West Virginia Association of Licensing Boards Formed in 1981 to assist and organize the various licensing boards in WV Comprised of 32 autonomous licensing boards included in Chapter 30 of WV Code Professions regulated include physicians, nurses, dentists, engineers, barbers, land surveyors, etc.

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Purposes of Association For the best interest and keeping the high standards and ideals of the licensing boards created by the Legislature… To help the various licensing boards continue the constant pattern of raising the standards and ethics of each licensing board for the protection of the citizens of the State of West Virginia

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Purposes of Association To upgrade the standards of dealing with complaints concerning unethical and/or unprofessional practice To work with the Legislature and its committees, recommending laws for passage and advising and answering questions for the protection of the citizens of the State of West Virginia

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Purposes of Association Most importantly, to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the State of West Virginia by seeing that all who are licensed meet minimum competency standards

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Structure of Association Officers are elected for two year terms in accordance with Bylaws Officers consist of President, Vice- President, and Secretary/Treasurer Contact for the Association is made through the office of the Secretary/Treasurer for convenience purposes Meetings are held twice per year

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Membership and Voting Licensing boards –Each has one vote Associate members – Any governmental agency employee or corporate entity – non-voting members

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Fiscal Issues Dues are voluntary Annual dues are $35.00 per year per board member from participating boards Funds for the Association come entirely from dues, which are used to pay meeting expenses, postage, web site maintenance, and payment of a legislative consultant on behalf of the Association during the Legislative Session

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Benefits of the Association Many boards are small with limited funds Legislative consultant can be retained Web site assistance –Contact information –Generic complaint form –Greater access by public and legislators to licensing boards –Meeting agendas, minutes, etc. are posted

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Challenges Member participation Financial issues Questions from Legislative Auditors

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Web Site Information Also contains: –News and info –Committee information –Bylaws –List of member boards with access to all –Calendar

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Speaker Contact Information: Lanette L. Anderson, MSN, JD, RN Executive Director, WV State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses Secretary/Treasurer, WV Association of Licensing Boards 101 Dee Drive, Suite 100 Charleston, WV

2007 Annual Conference Choosing Not to Go It Alone Boards Sharing for Mutual Benefit Tom Gottlieb, Vice President, Versa Systems Engineers Canada Common Membership Database

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation What is Engineers Canada? Established the business name for CCPE The national organization for 12 provinces and territories The voice of its constituent members in national and international affairs Coordinates the development of national policies, positions and guidelines on behalf of the engineering profession. Promotes greater understanding of the nature, role and contribution of professional engineers and engineering to society Undertakes federal government relations and national media relations on behalf of, and in consultation with, its constituent members.

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Who are the Constituent Members?

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Who are the Constituent Members?

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation What is the SLG? Staff Liaison Group Provides advice and council to Engineers Canada Comprised of Executive Directors or CEOs of the 12 Constituent Members The SLG was the initiator for the Common Membership Database Project Groups that report to SLG: –National Admissions Group –National Discipline and Enforcement Group –National Communications Group

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Common Membership Database Project - Concept

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Common Membership Database Project - Objectives Develop a national database to consolidate provincial and territorial data about applicants, members in training and license holders Assist in the regulation of the profession relating to processing new applications, investigating mobility and disciplinary actions Support research through statistical analysis to recognize and monitor trends in the evolution of the profession. Use results to influence policy, programs and priorities

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Common Membership Database Project - Objectives Provide the capability of establishing better market- based data for surveys regarding the offering of affinity- based programs to Association members. Enable member Associations to take future advantage of these capabilities to reduce costs and enhance flexibility in the maintenance of their own member and applicant information.

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation How long will it take? # MonthsDateTask 1Jan/05SLG formulates concept 12Jan/06SLG reaches agreement 13Feb/06RFP is issued 15Apr/06Receive proposals 18Jul/06Reaffirm commitment from Constituent Members 23Dec/06Award contract 25Feb/07Sign memo of understanding 26Mar/07Start implementation 33Oct/07Go live!

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation The MOU* – Second Thoughts! No public access No sales/marketing uses Limited to approved uses CM’s right to delete any data No CM Liability for errors Annual use reporting required 30 day renegotiation clause 60 day exit notice SLG right to discontinue use * Memo of Understanding

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Allowed Uses & Benefits Annual Constituent Membership Survey Industry Survey Inter-Association Mobility Agreement International Accreditation Program Licensure Uptake Multi-Jurisdictional Licensure National Survey (demographics, specialization) Secondary Liability Insurance Programs

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Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Speaker Contact Information Tom Gottlieb, Vice President Versa Systems Tel: (416) website: See also

2007 Annual Conference Choosing Not to Go It Alone Boards Sharing for Mutual Benefit Deanna L. Williams, Past President Federation of Health Regulatory Colleges of Ontario

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation F.H.R.C.O Established member Colleges regulating 23 regulated health professions Much variance between members Size of membership, resources Common statute - RHPA

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation GOVERNANCE Same fee for all - $ Board of Directors = Registrars FHRCO “position” only where support is unanimous Autonomy of individual Colleges preserved

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation POSTIONS NOT TAKEN… On issues important/relevant to certain/few professions/Colleges To advance interest or position of one or more Where unanimity does not exist ***STRENGTH lies in commonality

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation R.H.P.A Regulated Health Professions Act proclaimed in 1993 Created 21 health regulatory colleges operating under one statute Statutory programs, committees, processes common for all

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation FOR EXAMPLE….. Complaints and Discipline -Composition of committees and panels -51% professional, 49% public representation -Establishes reasonable timelines to conclude investigations/hearings -Defines what information is public, what is not -Sets maximum fines that may be awarded -Interim Suspension provisions to protect public

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Continuing Competency or QA –every College to have QAP in place by January 1, 1997 –Autonomy to choose suitable program so much variance in components – new RHPA will expect similar components in 2009

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation FHRCO’s ACTIVITIES Committees and working groups struck - share info and resources: i.e. Quality Assurance, Public Education Strategy (Communications), Practice Standards and Delegation project (“world peace”!), Discipline Orientation Programs (basic and advanced), Insurance Working Group, ad hoc as needed.

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation HELPING EACH OTHER…. By collaborating on joint submissions to government on issues of common concern Bill 171 (Regulated Health Professions Act) Bill 124 (Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act) New Directions Report (HPRAC) Bill 159 (Private Security and Investigative Services Act) PHIPA (Personal Health Information Protection Act)

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation OTHER ACTIVITIES Meet with government respecting implementation issues re Bill 171 Liaise with other agencies on issues affecting regulation, Public Appointment Unit (PAU), Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council (HPRAC), Health Professions Appeal and Review Board (HPARB)

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation ACCOMPLISHMENTS “World Peace” achieved (see “A Guide to Medical Directives and Delegation” at /why/default.asp /why/default.asp Sponsored the first CLEAR Executive Leadership Program for Regulators in Toronto, June 2007 Have become a “Go To….” Group

Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES We look forward to welcoming to the Federation five new professions by 2009 –Kinesiologists –Homeopaths –Naturopaths –Psychotherapists –Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture practitioners

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Atlanta, Georgia 2007 Annual Conference Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation Speaker Contact Information Deanna Williams, Past President Federation of Health Regulatory Colleges of Ontario Sheppard Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M2J 1W8 Tel: (416) Fax: (416) website: