BMS COVID-19 Resource: Vaccine Policies in Workplaces.
This provides an overview of Canadian case law in relation to mandatory vaccines policies.
Risk Resource_Vaccination Policies in Workplaces_December 2020.pdf
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BMS COVID-19 Resource: Vaccine Policies in Workplaces.
This provides an overview of Canadian case law in relation to mandatory vaccines policies.
Risk Resource_Vaccination Policies in Workplaces_December 2020.pdf
BMS is producing an ongoing series relating to COVID-19.
Any CPA member, or any member of a provincial/territorial association of psychology, who purchased the Clinic/Business insurance package through BMS, in the year ending June 2020, and wishes information or advice about practice disruption coverage as the result of COVID-19, please contact Chris Blom at Miller Thomson cblom@millerthomson.com
Canadian Psychological Association / Council of Professional Associations of Psychologists co-hosted webinar on the current state of COVID-19 Telepsychology & Business Interruption Insurance. Dr. Karen Cohen of the CPA and Dr. Judi Malone of CPAP moderate this presentation by BMS and Gowling.
BMS has provided a paper on ensuring the continuity of care via virtual health care service during the CORONA-19 outbreak.
“In the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), health professionals are exercising all efforts possible to ensure that there is no disruption in service or breakdown in patient care. The Ministry of Health in Ontario has released health-sector specific guidelines to assist health facilities minimize the risk of infection within their respective practices.
Current public health directives advise against direct patient care in non-urgent situations. In these circumstances, health professionals may consider the delivery of health care via tele-practice.” …
Read the full position paper here: https://cpa.ca/docs/File/Insurance/COVID-19_Telehealth Resource_2020 (PSY).pdf
BMS has provided a position statement document as it relates to COVID-19 and insurance coverage within the CPA/CPAP program member policies.
“We continue to work collaboratively with our various stakeholders and partners including your Association to keep you informed during this evolving and unprecedented time.
This letter addresses specific aspects of policies purchased by CPA/CPAP members, including Business Interruption, Commercial General Liability and Professional Liability.” …
Read the full paper here: https://cpa.ca/docs/File/Insurance/COVID-19_Position Statement_CPA CPAP March 19 2020.pdf
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