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===The Challenges=== | ===The Challenges=== | ||
Although the | Although the registry (and “deregistering”) system exists, a review of the provincial system pointed out that it has several limitations. The mandatory registry requirement for employment only applies to care aide workers seeking employment in publicly funded facilities. Unlike a Regulatory College, the Registry can only investigate serious misconduct (“abuse”) that is brought to its attention and cannot address other workers’ “competence” matters. The Registry is unable to compel reporting of abuse or operators’ participation in the investigatory process. | ||
Some operators feel the investigation process lacks transparency and the cost of investigation is burdensome. As a result, some employers may simply circumvent the investigation/ de-registry process by terminating the employee without necessarily reporting the incidents. This leaves these workers open to seeking employment elsewhere in health, possibly in private care. ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|39]]) | Some operators feel the investigation process lacks transparency and the cost of investigation is burdensome. As a result, some employers may simply circumvent the investigation/ de-registry process by terminating the employee without necessarily reporting the incidents. This leaves these workers open to seeking employment elsewhere in health, possibly in private care. ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|39]]) |