I am going on maternity leave and wish to temporarily withdraw from the registryn————————————————nI will soon be pausing my registration with NSBEP as I will be on maternity leave beginning sometime in May. The professional liability insurance is due for renewal as of June 1, 2018, and I was wondering what the protocol is for the liability insurance while on leave. I will not be returning to work until May of 2019. Will I need to buy the insurance for this year even if I am on leave.
I just wanted to let you know that at a NSRP Meeting recently, they created an “Inactive” status which would apply in your circumstances and not require you to withdraw. Note that while in “inactive status” you are not permitted to practice. Please let me know if you would like to go this route. ——————————————————————————————————————nI […]
I completed my renewal but don’t see where I update the custodian of records?
To answer your question, when a registrant completes the renewal, there are 4 tabs that form the overall process. The custodian is named on the tab #3, right before the renewal form.
I received a call from someone regarding electronic storage of client information. She spoke with Downtown Digital who specialize in IT for small businesses, they gave her a suggestion of a Canadian based encrypted cloud system, whereby each psychologist (there are 20) would upload and only be able to view their own files. She would still maintain the hard file storage.
When she talked to someone (who is presenting at APNS), he suggested a separate computer, external hard drive and USB sticks. she would like guidance on this topic. Downtown Digital felt this was an archaic system.
She also had a question regarding her using google office for her scheduling and gmail. PIIDPA has some documentation on storage of health information in Canada.
she wants to ensure that whichever route she goes with both of these concerns, she will not have to redo it again. It will be costly and time consuming to go either way.
Electronic Storage of Client Informatio
The primary information we provide psychologists comes from the document on the Use of Technology by Psychologists. I presume you have seen this document, but here it is just in case. https://www.ns-rp.ca/downloads/use_of_technology_by_psychologists.pdf The NSRP does not proscribe methods for storage provided one can ensure that have followed appropriate and reasonable steps based on the standards […]
A psychologist who currently has a status of “Inactive” and she is wondering if she is allowed to write a report for a former client who was involved in a Motor Vehicle accident and is pursuing a legal case. The psychologist who she referred this person to only saw this person one time and is uncomfortable writing a report.
I discussed this with the Registrar and he made some good points. “I think allowing permission to do it just once could set a bad precedent. Could also put us and or a registrant in a bad light with respect to third parties such as Insurance (if they respond to a claim made by the […]
I am writing because I am in a time of transition and I have a few questions. Specifically, I have resigned from my position as Clinical Interventionist at EIBI in Sydney. I am currently seeking other full-time employment with local school boards. I have yet to begin administering psycho-educational assessments under the supervision, as mentioned in previous e-mails to the assistant registrar, but we have been meeting to discuss and prepare for future assessments (e.g., practicing assessment tools). Additionally, my primary supervisor has recently changed her employment and will be unable to supervise me in September 2018. My supervisor has indicated to me that she will be unable to supervise me as a candidate, full time. So, currently I am seeking a second supervisor moving forward.
So, I have some questions:I will soon be in between jobs and would like to remain on the candidate register. Moving forward, will I be able to count my time spent meeting with my initial supervisor as supervision hours for assessment work?Last month, I submitted documentation for my second supervisor to be a co-supervisor with my first supervisor. I am unsure if my first supervisor has been approved as a supervisor. I have met with my first supervisor a few times this month, in addition to an hour of supervision with my second supervisor. Will my first supervisor’s hours count as supervision? As well, will my second supervisor and I be required to meet for a second hour of supervision, as we usually would?Will my second supervisor be required to meet with my first supervisor in order for my second superviosr to share information with my first supervisor regarding our supervision sessions, prior to September?Will my second supervisor be required to complete any paperwork upon finishing up as my supervisor?
I have put the responses after your questions to keep track. I will soon be in between jobs and would like to remain on the candidate register. Moving forward, will I be able to count my time spent meeting with my first supervisor as supervision hours for assessment work?Yes, assuming she is approved by the […]
I am looking for guidelines for telepsychology for psychologists registered in NS, seeing clients in NS, but who are located outside of the province or country.
That is, if a psychologist remains registered in NS, but moves, can they maintain their practice via telehealth?My husband is in the armed forces and was recently promoted, which sparked questions about a temporary posting outside of the country. This would not happen for a few years, because of the pandemic, however, I thought I would start investigating my options for maintaining my license and practice should this happen.
To answer your question, if you are a registered psychologist in Nova Scotia and move out of the Country, you can still maintain your Nova Scotia registration (i.e., you can be registered in more that one jurisdiction during the same timeframe). This would allow you to see current clients in Nova Scotia via telepsychology. However, […]
I’m writing to inquire about the process for changing my last name with NSBEP. I am re-assuming my maiden and am currently registered under my married name. Could you please advise on the process to change my name with NSBEP? I am able to provide any documentation (e.g., driver’s license, divorce certificate) that you may require.
A Driver’s License would be fine. For future, here is the policy (page 4 under change of name heading): https://www.ns-rp.ca/downloads/RegistrationInformation.pdf Once you receive this information from her then you can change her name in the database (and QuickBooks).
Thanks for your reply. I have been asked by the military to participate in a routine semi-formal medical inquiry into the death (suicide) of my client. I consulted with a lawyer at Cox & Palmer who advised that I first confirm that I have permission to release information. I have looked through my records and I cannot see anywhere where it indicates that I have the client’s authorization to release information to anyone. Nor does it state (to my knowledge) that I am compelled to provide information beyond the previously agreed upon progress reports.
I reached out to the individual coordinating the interview to ask about permission to release this information and received the following response:I would suggest requesting consent from NOK. I’m not sure what information you have on file, but I can provide contact info for the member’s spouse if you require it.
My questions are:1. Can NOK even provide consent if they were never given permission to have access to his information?2. My understanding is that his file should not be released unless I am provided with proper authorization allowing its release. I have a duty to maintain confidentiality even beyond death. Is this correct?
As you have noted, you did not locate an authorization in the file to release the content of of the file. There may be legal mechanisms that interested parties can utilize to obtain access to the file, but in the absence of a legal requirement to provide the information, the professional standards would otherwise continue […]
NS psychologist list ON psychologist as custodia
No problem for him to use this psychologist registered in ON to be the custodian in the event of death or incapacity.,
What is age of Majority.
When is someone an adult?
According to Provincial Law (age of majority), someone is not an adult until they have reached the age of 19. It would not be unreasonable for a registrant working with the adult population to consider providing service to an 18year-old.
