TFHN Locum Program

Practice will — continuity plan template

Under COCOO's Discontinuation of Services guideline, failing to arrange continuing care during sick leave, incapacity, or death can be grounds for professional misconduct — and undispensed custom orthotics must be dispensed in person by a registrant. This one-page plan tells your family, staff, and estate exactly what to do if you suddenly can't practise. Fill it in, sign it, and keep a copy with your clinic manager and one at home.

PRACTICE CONTINUITY PLAN (“PRACTICE WILL”)

I, ______________________________, Chiropodist/Podiatrist, COCOO Registration #____________, practising at ______________________________________________, direct the following if I become unable to practise due to illness, incapacity, or death:

  1. Authorized coordinator. ______________________________ (name, phone, email) is authorized to manage my practice affairs, including engaging locum coverage. A power of attorney for property covering practice affairs is held at: ____________________.
  2. Locum coverage. Request emergency locum coverage through the TFHN Locum Program (my account email: ____________________). Preferred locums, if any: ______________________________.
  3. Patients. My booking system is ____________________ (login held by ____________________). Patients with ongoing treatment plans, post-procedure follow-ups, or urgent wound care are the first priority for the locum.
  4. Undispensed orthotics. Orders in progress are tracked in ____________________. Arrange in-person dispensing by the locum or another registrant — they must not be mailed to patients.
  5. Records. I am the health information custodian. Records are stored in ____________________ and must remain with the practice; on my death, my estate trustee assumes custodial duties under PHIPA and must notify the College within 30 days.
  6. Billing & insurance. Direct-billing portals (TELUS eClaims etc.): ____________________. Business overhead expense insurance: ____________________ (insurer / policy #). Professional liability insurer: ____________________.
  7. Key contacts. Clinic staff: ____________________ · Landlord: ____________________ · Accountant: ____________________ · Lawyer: ____________________.
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Template provided by the TFHN Locum Program — not legal advice; review with your lawyer alongside your will and power of attorney.