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Laval, Sharon Michelle

CPSO#: 83547

MEMBER STATUS
Active Member as of 25 Jul 2005
CURRENT OR PAST CPSO REGISTRATION CLASS
Restricted as of 03 Feb 2011

Summary

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Former Name: No Former Name

Gender: Female

Languages Spoken: American Sign Language, English

Education: University of Toronto, 1998

Practice Information

Primary Location of Practice
2150 Robertson Rd
Appletree Medical Clinic
Nepean ON  K2H 9S1
Phone: 6134820118
Fax: 6136958901 Electoral District: 07

Professional Corporation Information


Corporation Name: Sharon Michelle Laval Medicine Professional Corporation
Certificate of Authorization Status: Issued Date:  Jun 18 2015

Shareholders:
Dr. S. Laval ( CPSO# 83547 )

Business Address:
Appletree Medical Group
4 - 2150 Robertson Road
Nepean ON  K3H 9S1
Phone Number: (613) 482-0118

Specialties

Specialty Issued On Type
Obstetrics and Gynecology Effective:29 May 2005 RCPSC Specialist

Registration History

Action Issue Date
First certificate of registration issued: Independent Practice Certificate Effective: 25 Jul 2005
Transfer of class of certificate to: Restricted certificate Effective: 03 Feb 2011
Terms and conditions imposed on certificate by member Effective: 03 Feb 2011
Terms and conditions amended by member Effective: 13 Dec 2016
Terms and conditions amended by member Effective: 09 Jan 2022
Terms and conditions amended by member Effective: 03 Oct 2023
Terms and conditions amended by member Effective: 07 Mar 2024

Practice Restrictions

Imposed By Effective Date Expiry Date Status
member Effective: 07 Mar 2024 Active
 
As from December 13, 2016, the following is imposed as a term, condition and limitation on the certificate of registration held by Dr. Sharon Michelle Laval, in accordance with an undertaking and consent given by Dr. Laval to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario:

UNDERTAKING, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CONSENT 
("Undertaking")

of
DR. SHARON MICHELLE LAVAL
("Dr. Laval")

to 
COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF ONTARIO
(the "College")

A.    PREAMBLE

(1)   In this Undertaking:

"Code" means the Health Professions Procedural Code, which is Schedule 2 to the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, c. 18, as amended; 
                  
"ICR Committee" means the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee of the College;
                  
"OHIP" means the Ontario Health Insurance Plan.
                  
(2)   I, Dr. Laval, certificate of registration number 83547, am a member of the College. 

(3)   I, Dr. Laval, acknowledge that:

(a)   I entered into an Undertaking to the College on February 8, 2011 (the "February 2011 Undertaking") as a result of an assessment of my practice;
                  
(b)   the College received information about my compliance with the February 2011 Undertaking; and
                  
(c)   this Undertaking replaces the February 2011 Undertaking. 
                  
B.    UNDERTAKING

(4)   I, Dr. Laval, acknowledge and agree that I am bound by this Undertaking from the date on which I sign it. 

(5)   Practice Restrictions

(a)   I, Dr. Laval, undertake that effective immediately, I shall not engage in the following areas of practice:
                  
(i)   any surgical practice, save and except for surgical assisting in a hospital based setting when a College-approved certified
surgeon is performing the surgery, is in attendance, and is the Most Responsible Physician (MRP);
                  
(ii)  any hospital-based obstetrical/gynecological practice; and
                  
(iii) any labour and delivery practice.
                  
(b)   I, Dr. Laval, undertake that I shall conduct only the following procedures in my office practice:
                  
(i)   colposcopy with (cervical) biopsies;
                  
(ii)  cervical cryotherapy (without LEEP);
                  
(iii) IUCD insertions and removal;
                  
(iv)  pessary insertion, fitting and change;
                  
(v)   endometrial biopsy; and
                  
(vi)  depo injections - Provera and Gardasil; and
                  
(vii) vulvar biopsies under Clinical Supervision, as set out in this Undertaking and in Appendices "A" and "B".
                  
(c)   I, Dr. Laval, undertake that I shall be restricted from performing any procedures in my office practice other than those procedures explicitly named in section (5)(b) above. For further clarity, I may not perform any of the following, without limitation: cone biopsy, LEEP, and balloon or other endometrial ablations.
                  
(d)   I, Dr. Laval, acknowledge that I have been subject to the practice restrictions described in sections (5)(a), (5)(b)(i)-(vi), and (5)(c) since February 8, 2011.
                  
(6)   Clinical Supervision 

(a)   I, Dr. Laval, undertake to practise under the guidance of a clinical supervisor(s) acceptable to the College (the "Clinical Supervisor(s)"), for nine (9) months ("Clinical Supervision"). 
                  
(b)   I, Dr. Laval, undertake to keep a log of all vulvar biopsies (the "Log") with the corresponding pathology reports.
                  
(c)   I, Dr. Laval, acknowledge that I have reviewed the Clinical Supervisor's undertaking, attached hereto as Appendix "A", and understand what is required of the Clinical Supervisor. The Clinical Supervisor will, at minimum: 
                  
(i)   Facilitate the education program set out in the Individualized Education Plan ("IEP") attached hereto as Appendix "B";
                  
(ii)  Have an initial meeting with me to discuss practice improvement recommendations;
                  
(iii) Meet with me and review at least ten (10) to fifteen (15) colposcopy and vulvar biopsy patient charts once every three (3) months;
                  
(iv)  At the first meeting, observe my colposcopy clinic for one half day, for care, documentation and infection control practices;
                             
(v)   Review each entry in the Log with the corresponding pathology report;
                              
(vi)  Discuss any concerns arising from the chart reviews;
                  
(vii) Make recommendations to me for practice improvements and ongoing professional development and inquire into my compliance with the recommendations; 
                  
(viii) Perform any other duties, such as reviewing other documents or conducting interviews with staff or colleagues, that the Clinical Supervisor(s) deem necessary to my ClinicalSupervision; and
                              
(ix)  Submit written reports to the College after each meeting, or more frequently if the Clinical Supervisor(s) has concerns about my standard of practice.
                              
(d)   I, Dr. Laval, acknowledge that the charts reviewed shall be selected by the Clinical Supervisor(s) based on the educational
needs identified in the IEP set out at Appendix "B" to my Undertaking and concerns that may arise during the period of Clinical Supervision.
                        
(e)   I, Dr. Laval, undertake to cooperate fully with the Clinical Supervision of my practice, conducted under the term of this Undertaking and Appendix "A" attached, and to abide by the recommendations of my Clinical Supervisor(s), including but not limited to, any recommended practice improvements and ongoing professional development.
                        
(f)   I, Dr. Laval, undertake to ensure that Appendix "A" to this Undertaking, is signed and delivered to the College within thirty (30) days of the date I execute this Undertaking. 
                        
(g)   I, Dr. Laval, undertake that if a person who has given an undertaking in Appendix "A" to this Undertaking is unable or unwilling to continue to fulfill its provisions, I shall, within twenty (20) days of receiving notice of same, obtain an executed undertaking in the same form from a similarly qualified person who is acceptable to the College and ensure that it is delivered to the College within that time.
                  
(h)   I, Dr. Laval, agree that if I am unable to obtain a Clinical Supervisor on the provisions set out under sections (6)(e) and/or (f) above, I will cease performing all vulvar biopsies until such time as I have obtained a Clinical Supervisor acceptable to the College.  
                  
(i)   I, Dr. Laval, agree that if I am required to cease practise as a result of section (6)(g) above this will constitute a term, condition or limitation on my certificate of registration and that term, condition or limitation will be included on the public register.
                        
(7)   Professional Education  

(a)   I, Dr. Laval, undertake to participate in and successfully complete the following professional education:
                  
(i)   a program satisfactory to the College in colposcopy; 
                  
(ii)  all aspects of the detailed IEP, attached hereto as Appendix "B"; and
                  
(iii) any additional professional education recommended by my Clinical Supervisor(s).
                  
(b)   I, Dr. Laval, undertake to provide proof to the College of my successful completion of the professional education set out in section (7)(a) within one (1) month of completing it.
                  
(c)   I, Dr. Laval, acknowledge that a report or reports may be provided to the College regarding my progress and compliance with the professional education set out in section (7)(a).
                  
(d)   I, Dr. Laval, undertake to complete this requirement within six (6) months of signing this Undertaking or, if no satisfactory program is available by that time, by the first possible opportunity thereafter.
                  
(8)   Reassessment of Practice

(a)   I, Dr. Laval, undertake that, approximately three (3) months after the completion of the Clinical Supervision set out in section (6) above and Appendix "A" attached, I will submit to a Reassessment of my practice ("the Reassessment") by an assessor or assessors selected by the College (the "Assessor(s)").  I acknowledge and agree that the Reassessment may include a chart review, direct observation of my care, interviews with colleagues and co-workers, feedback from patients and any other tools deemed necessary by the College.
                  
(b)  I, Dr. Laval, undertake to co-operate fully with the Reassessment, conducted under the term of this Undertaking, and to abide by those recommendations of the Assessor(s) that are approved by the ICR Committee.
                        
(c)   I, Dr. Laval, acknowledge and agree that my Clinical Supervisor(s) may receive and review the findings of the Assessor(s), and may discuss with the Assessor(s) any issues or concerns arising from the Reassessment.  I also acknowledge that the results of the Reassessment will be provided to me and reported to the College and the report may form the basis of further action by the College. 
                        
(d)   I, Dr. Laval, understand and agree that if I am of the view that any of the Assessor(s)'s recommendations are unreasonable, I will have thirty (30) days following my receipt of the recommendations within which to provide the College with my submissions in this regard.  I further understand and agree that thereafter, the ICR Committee will consider my submissions and make a determination regarding whether or not the recommendations, or any of them, are reasonable and if so, whether they, or any of them, constitute limitations or restrictions on my practice, and that decision will be provided to me.
                  
(e)   I, Dr. Laval, undertake that, following the decision referenced in section (8)(d) above, I will abide by those recommendations of the Assessor(s) that the ICR Committee has determined are reasonable. 
                  
(f)   I, Dr. Laval, hereby consent to any of the following being included on the public register as terms, conditions or limitations on my certificate of registration, for the purposes of section 23 of code.

(i)   any recommendations of the Assessor(s) which are terms, conditions or limitations on my practice;  (ii)any recommendations of the Assessor(s) which the ICR Committee has identified in its decision referenced in section (8)(d) as terms, conditions or limitations on my practice.
                              
(9)   Monitoring 

(a)   I, Dr. Laval, undertake to inform the College of each and every location that I practise or have privileges, including, but not limited to, hospital(s), clinic(s) and office(s), in any jurisdiction (collectively my "Practice Location(s)"), within fifteen (15) days of executing this Undertaking.  Going forward, I further undertake to inform the College of any and all new Practice Locations within fifteen (15) days of commencing practice at that location.
                  
(b)   I, Dr. Laval, undertake and agree that I will submit to, and not interfere with, unannounced inspections of my Practice Location(s) and patient records by a College representative for the purposes of monitoring my compliance with the provisions of this Undertaking.
                  
(c)   I, Dr. Laval, give my irrevocable consent to the College to make appropriate enquiries of OHIP, and/or any person who or institution that may have relevant information, in order for the College to monitor my compliance with the provisions of this Undertaking. 
                  
(d)   I, Dr. Laval, acknowledge that I have executed the OHIP consent form, attached hereto as Appendix "C". 
                  
(10)  I, Dr. Laval, undertake to comply with this Undertaking and acknowledge that a breach by me of any provision of this Undertaking may constitute an act of professional misconduct and/or incompetence, and may result in a referral of specified allegations to the Discipline Committee of the College.
                  
C.    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

(11)  I, Dr. Laval, acknowledge that all appendices attached to or referred to in this Undertaking form part of this Undertaking.

(12)  I, Dr. Laval, acknowledge that I shall be solely responsible for payment of all fees, costs, charges, expenses, etc. arising from the implementation of any of the provisions of this Undertaking. 

(13)  I, Dr. Laval, acknowledge and confirm that I have read and understand the provisions of this Undertaking and that I have obtained independent legal counsel in reviewing and executing this Undertaking, or have waived my right to do so.

(14)  I, Dr. Laval, acknowledge that this entire Undertaking constitutes terms, conditions, and limitations on my certificate of registration for the purposes of section 23 of the Code. I understand that this Undertaking shall be information on the College's Register that is available to the public during the time period that the Undertaking remains in effect.

(15)  I, Dr. Laval, acknowledge that the following summary will appear on the College's Register that is available to the public during the time period that this Undertaking remains in effect:

 The College received information about Dr. Laval's compliance with an undertaking to the College. As a result and further to the prior undertaking:
                  
As of February 8, 2011, Dr. Laval shall not engage in the following areas of practice:
                  
any surgical practice, save and except for surgical assisting in a hospital based setting when a College-approved certified surgeon is performing the surgery, is in attendance, and is the Most Responsible Physician (MRP);
                  
any hospital-based obstetrical/gynecological practice; and any labour and delivery practice.
                  
As of February 8, 2011, Dr. Laval shall conduct only the following procedures in her office practice:
                  
colposcopy with (cervical) biopsies;

cervical cryotherapy (without LEEP);

IUCD insertions and removal;

pessary insertion, fitting and change;

endometrial biopsy; and depo injections - Provera and Gardasil.
                  
As of December 13, 2016, Dr. Laval may perform vulvar biopsies under Clinical Supervision in her office practice.
                  
As of February 8, 2011, Dr. Laval is restricted from performing any procedures in her office practice other than those procedures explicitly named above. Dr. Laval may not perform any of the_cone biopsy, LEEP, and balloon or other endometrial ablations.
                                                
Dr. Laval will practise under the guidance of a Clinical Supervisor acceptable to the College for 9 months. 
                  
Dr. Laval will engage in professional education in colposcopy.
                  
Dr. Laval's practice will be reassessed by an assessor selected by the College within 3 months of the end of the period of Clinical Supervision.
                  
D.    CONSENT

(16)  I, Dr. Laval, give my irrevocable consent to the College to provide the following information to any person who requires this information for the purposes of facilitating my completion of the professional education set out in section (7) above and to all Clinical Supervisors, and/or Assessors:

(a)   any information the College has that led to the circumstances of my entering into this Undertaking;
                  
(b)   any information arising from any investigation into, or assessment of, my practice; and 
                  
(c)   any information arising from the monitoring of my compliance with this Undertaking.
                  
(17)  I, Dr. Laval, give my irrevocable consent to the College to provide this Undertaking to any Chief of Staff, or a colleague with similar responsibilities, at any Practice Location ("Chief(s) of Staff"), and to provide said Chief(s) of Staff with any information the College has that led to the circumstances of my entering into this Undertaking and/or any information arising from the monitoring of my compliance with this Undertaking.

(18)  I, Dr. Laval, give my irrevocable consent to any person who facilitates my completion of the professional education set out in section (7) above, and to all Clinical Supervisors, Chiefs of Staff and Assessors, to disclose to the College, and to one another, any information:
                  
(a)   relevant to this Undertaking;
                  
(b)   relevant to the provisions of the Clinical Supervisor's undertaking set out at Appendix "A";
                  
(c)   relevant to the Reassessment;
                  
(d)   relevant for the purposes of monitoring my compliance with this Undertaking; and/or 
                  
(e)   which comes to his or her attention in the course of providing the professional education set out in section (7) above and which he or she reasonably believes indicates a potential risk of harm to my patients.


Concerns

Source: Member
Active Date: December 13, 2016
Expiry Date:
Summary:
Summary of the Undertaking given by Dr. Sharon Michelle Laval to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, effective December 13, 2016:

The College received information about Dr. Laval’s compliance with an undertaking to the College. As a result and further to the prior undertaking:

As of February 8, 2011, Dr. Laval shall not engage in the following areas of practice:

any surgical practice, save and except for surgical assisting in a hospital based setting when a College-approved certified surgeon is performing the surgery, is in attendance, and is the Most Responsible Physician (MRP);
any hospital-based obstetrical/gynecological practice; and
any labour and delivery practice.

As of February 8, 2011, Dr. Laval shall conduct only the following procedures in her office practice:

colposcopy with (cervical) biopsies;
cervical cryotherapy (without LEEP);
IUCD insertions and removal;
pessary insertion, fitting and change;
endometrial biopsy; and
depo injections - Provera and Gardasil.

As of December 13, 2016, Dr. Laval may perform vulvar biopsies under Clinical Supervision in her office practice.

As of February 8, 2011, Dr. Laval is restricted from performing any procedures in her office practice other than those procedures explicitly named above. Dr. Laval may not perform any of the following: cone biopsy, LEEP, and balloon or other endometrial ablations.

Dr. Laval will practise under the guidance of a Clinical Supervisor acceptable to the College for 9 months.

Dr. Laval will engage in professional education in colposcopy.

Dr. Laval’s practice will be reassessed by an assessor selected by the College within 3 months of the end of the period of Clinical Supervision.

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