Regulations and Standards

What legal and regulatory issues should I consider before Caregiving on WeBookCare?

When deciding whether to become a WeBookCare Health Care Worker, it's important for you to understand how the laws work. Please review the Provincial government, health authorities, local laws, and other regulatory bodies’ regulations and standards before you sign up on WeBookCare. More information about these regulations and standards may be available by searching provincial and local government websites. By accepting our Terms of Use and activating an account, you certify that you will follow Provincial regulations, standards, and local laws.

What regulations apply to my industry?

Client care and home care services must conform to internal and external professional practice standards, local, provincial, and federal legislation and with WeBookCare’s Terms of Use and Caregivers Standards. The following regulations help to ensure that Caregivers provide safe and appropriate home care.

o   Personal Information Protection and Electronics Document Act (PIPEDA).

o   Healthcare Consent and Care Facilities Admission Act.

o   Patients Property Act.

o   Representation Agreement Act.

o   Health Professions Act.

o   Continuing Care Act.

o   Canadian Bill of Rights.

o   Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses

o   Canadian Human Rights Legislation.

o   Occupational Health and Safety Legislation.

o   Employment Standards and Legislation.

o   Workers Compensation Legislation.