Legacy Standards and Requirements

As part of our transition to the RHPA, the NSRDHDTD By-laws allow existing standards of practice, codes of ethics, and competency requirements to remain in effect until they are revised or replaced. Some standards have already been updated, especially:

• Items previously set out in legislation, such as advertising rules
• Requirements impacted by changes from our former Acts, like the removal of self-initiation for dental hygienists

The remaining legacy requirements are under review and will be updated to align with the new Act and Regulations. Approved updates will be published on our website and in the Registrant Portal.

In the meantime, the legacy Standards listed below remain in effect, insofar as they are consistent with the RHPA.

Other Legislation:

• Nova Scotia Regulated Health Professions Network Act
• Nova Scotia Personal Health Information Act
• Nova Scotia Patient Access to Care Act (Royal Assent April 12, 2023) 
• Nova Scotia Patient Access to Care Act: Definitions Regulations (Sept 12, 2023)