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Moonlighting Procedure

Approval Date: 2016-01-22

Effective Date: 2016-01-22

Responsible Unit: Postgraduate Medical Education

Procedure

A.0 Prior to completing their first moonlighting activity, the resident: 

A.1. contacts their Program Director to discuss their intention to moonlight; 

A.2. contacts the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) to have their liability coverage switched to code 14 for moonlighting activities; 

A.3. contacts the CPSNL to obtain a locum license; 

A.3.1. The Program Director sends the required written letter of approval directly to the CPSNL. 

A.4. submits their professional credentials and a Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check to the credentialing division of the applicable Health Board Authority. 

B.0 Prior to completing every moonlighting activity, the postgraduate learner: 

B.1. completes the Moonlighting Request Form and submits it to the PGME office no later than two (2) business days prior to the start date; 

B.2. contacts the credentialing division of the applicable Health Board Authority to ensure all credentials are up to date;

B.3. confirms moonlighting approval has been received by all required parties. 

Non-Compliance 

Failure to adhere to the moonlighting policy and procedures will result in future moonlighting requests to be denied.

Non-compliance may also result in insufficient liability coverage and non-payment for moonlighting activities.

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