Dh Profession Exam with all Correct & 100% Verified
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1947 ✔Correct Answer-regulations for DH practice adopted in Ontario through the revised
dentistry act
1991 ✔Correct Answer-RHPA took place and included DH as a health profession and would be
regulated under the Dental Hygiene Act (1991). 26 professions are under the RHPA
1991-1993 ✔Correct Answer-transitional council committee for CDHO
1994 ✔Correct Answer-Jan 1, 1994: DH was self regulated and regulated by the CDHO
2007 ✔Correct Answer-Sept 1, 2007: DH who are self regulated no longe require an "order"
from a dentist
October 2020 ✔Correct Answer-spousal exemption act: no longer considered SA when
treating the partner the DH is (a) married to (b) living with for at least three years (common law)
What is the RHPA, 1991, and it's significance to DH? ✔Correct Answer-- the RHPA (Regulated
Health Professionals Act) is the framework for the entire health care sector
outlines the common duties and procedures for all 26 health colleges
establish mandatory regulatory activities that colleges must have in place, such as registration,
complaints, QA etc
initial draft of RHPA allowed self initiation, but the final draft included the order requirement
includes health professionals procedural code, which is schedule 2 of RHPA, that: registers
members, handles complaints, conducts investigations, funds SA victims, mandatory reporting
etc
What is the DHA, 1991? ✔Correct Answer-regulates the DH profession
- regulations under DHA: registration, examination, professional misconduct, QA, patient
relations
- works with the RHPA to establish regulatory activities
Who is the Miniter of Health and Long Term Care? ✔Correct Answer-Christine Elliott
, HARP ACT: ✔Correct Answer-regulate the use of x-rays for the irradiation of human beings in
the province of Ontario
Safety Code 30
The HARP act also regulates the prescription of Dental X-rays.
Only the CDHO can grant HARP certification to dental hygienists in Ontario, CANNOT EXPOSE IF
NOT CDHO CERTIFIED
MENTAL HEALTH ACT ✔Correct Answer-sets out the criteria for voluntary, informal, and
involuntary admissions to specially designated psychiatric facilities, as well as for the
management of psychiatric out-patients under community treatment centers
regulates the assessment, admission & treatment of a person with a mental disorder. Provincial
legislation regulating mental health care in Ontario
decisions about property or finances 2. Decisions about personal healthcare
SUBSTITUTE DECISION ACT ✔Correct Answer-the procedures required when a person is
mentally incapable of making decisions that are crucial to his or her well-being (personal health
or property)
describes how a decision-maker may be appointed for a mentally incapable person. A person
who makes decisions for another person is called a "substitute decision-maker."
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE ACT ✔Correct Answer-the paramount purpose of this act is to
promote the best interests, protection and well being of children and youth.
to make sure that the child is receiving the best care by understanding and being aware of the
purposes of the act
to report any suspected abuse or neglect that the child may be facing
under the Act, a child (under 16) needs protection
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT ✔Correct Answer-the main purpose is to protect
workers from health and safety hazards on the job
it sets out duties for all workplace parties and rights for workers.
establishes procedures for dealing with workplace hazards and provides for enforcement of the
law where compliance has not been achieved voluntarily
Answers |Actual Complete Exam |Already Graded A+
1947 ✔Correct Answer-regulations for DH practice adopted in Ontario through the revised
dentistry act
1991 ✔Correct Answer-RHPA took place and included DH as a health profession and would be
regulated under the Dental Hygiene Act (1991). 26 professions are under the RHPA
1991-1993 ✔Correct Answer-transitional council committee for CDHO
1994 ✔Correct Answer-Jan 1, 1994: DH was self regulated and regulated by the CDHO
2007 ✔Correct Answer-Sept 1, 2007: DH who are self regulated no longe require an "order"
from a dentist
October 2020 ✔Correct Answer-spousal exemption act: no longer considered SA when
treating the partner the DH is (a) married to (b) living with for at least three years (common law)
What is the RHPA, 1991, and it's significance to DH? ✔Correct Answer-- the RHPA (Regulated
Health Professionals Act) is the framework for the entire health care sector
outlines the common duties and procedures for all 26 health colleges
establish mandatory regulatory activities that colleges must have in place, such as registration,
complaints, QA etc
initial draft of RHPA allowed self initiation, but the final draft included the order requirement
includes health professionals procedural code, which is schedule 2 of RHPA, that: registers
members, handles complaints, conducts investigations, funds SA victims, mandatory reporting
etc
What is the DHA, 1991? ✔Correct Answer-regulates the DH profession
- regulations under DHA: registration, examination, professional misconduct, QA, patient
relations
- works with the RHPA to establish regulatory activities
Who is the Miniter of Health and Long Term Care? ✔Correct Answer-Christine Elliott
, HARP ACT: ✔Correct Answer-regulate the use of x-rays for the irradiation of human beings in
the province of Ontario
Safety Code 30
The HARP act also regulates the prescription of Dental X-rays.
Only the CDHO can grant HARP certification to dental hygienists in Ontario, CANNOT EXPOSE IF
NOT CDHO CERTIFIED
MENTAL HEALTH ACT ✔Correct Answer-sets out the criteria for voluntary, informal, and
involuntary admissions to specially designated psychiatric facilities, as well as for the
management of psychiatric out-patients under community treatment centers
regulates the assessment, admission & treatment of a person with a mental disorder. Provincial
legislation regulating mental health care in Ontario
decisions about property or finances 2. Decisions about personal healthcare
SUBSTITUTE DECISION ACT ✔Correct Answer-the procedures required when a person is
mentally incapable of making decisions that are crucial to his or her well-being (personal health
or property)
describes how a decision-maker may be appointed for a mentally incapable person. A person
who makes decisions for another person is called a "substitute decision-maker."
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE ACT ✔Correct Answer-the paramount purpose of this act is to
promote the best interests, protection and well being of children and youth.
to make sure that the child is receiving the best care by understanding and being aware of the
purposes of the act
to report any suspected abuse or neglect that the child may be facing
under the Act, a child (under 16) needs protection
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT ✔Correct Answer-the main purpose is to protect
workers from health and safety hazards on the job
it sets out duties for all workplace parties and rights for workers.
establishes procedures for dealing with workplace hazards and provides for enforcement of the
law where compliance has not been achieved voluntarily
