Social Media
The Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) will begin registering Personal Support Workers (PSWs) on December 1, 2024, once the regulations come into force. Registration will be voluntary. The public, PSWs, and other Ontario healthcare system partners are encouraged to connect with us on the social media platforms that will be established – stay tuned!
Through its social media platforms, HSCPOA intends to:
- Connect with the public, PSWs and others;
- Share information, updates and guidance documents.
Usage Guidelines
Please keep the following principles in mind when posting and commenting on social media:
Professional – Engage in a professional and respectful manner with HSCPOA and your peers. Remember that your social media activity and behaviour reflects on you and your professional integrity.
Ethical – Be an ethical social media user. Respect confidentiality and do not, under any circumstances, share confidential information about a recipient of health and supportive care services, case, employer or colleague. Do not discuss complaints and discipline matters (past or present).
Accountable – Be accountable for your social media use and knowledge. Ensure that the information you share is accurate and up to date. If you make an error, correct it promptly. When using a social media platform, such as Facebook for example, familiarize yourself with its user agreement, privacy policy and settings, and terms and conditions.
We recommend reviewing the following regulation: