Mission Statement
“The Saskatchewan Dietitians Association is a regulatory body dedicated to
protecting the public by:
- registering competent registered dietitians;
- setting standard of practice, codes of conduct and a framework for continuing competence;
- investigating and acting on complaints in a fair, just and defined manner;
In a spirit of mutual respect, honesty and collaboration.” December 6, 1997
SDA participates in two networks:
- Sask Health and the Network of Interprofessional Regulatory Organizations (NIRO)
- The Alliance of Dietetic Regulatory Bodies
Committees
SDA Board
| Board/Staff Positions |
Name |
| President |
Victoria Jurgens |
| Past President |
Roseann Nasser |
| MAL Registration |
Jill Horvey |
| MAL Professional Conduct |
Tracy Hornung |
| MAL Professional Standards |
Sheena Grimes |
| MAL Discipline |
Charlotte Pilat Burns |
| MAL Legislation |
Leigha Mund |
| Public Representative |
Vivian Chicilo |
| Public Representative |
Rick Watson |
| Registrar |
Lana Moore |
Committees
Finance Committee - The purpose of this committee is to recommend budget and investment strategies to the Board.
Communication Committee - The purpose of this committee is to plan and develop the SDA newsletter for members (at least 3 times per year). Recommends additions and changes to website.
Investigation Committee - The purpose of this committee is to investigate complaints against members of the Saskatchewan Dietitians Association, which have been referred to the committee by the Registrar.
Discipline Committee - The purpose of this committee is to determine whether or not a member is guilty of professional misconduct or professional incompetence. This outcome will be achieved by reviewing the report submitted by the Professional Conduct Committee and conducting a formal hearing if necessary. If a member is found guilty of professional misconduct or professional incompetence, the Discipline Committee will determine the appropriate resolution.
Professional Standards Committee - This committee is responsible to establish, revise and update policies and procedures for the Continuing Competence Program. The committee will review all learning plans and completed learning plan submissions. A subcommittee is responsible for completing the audits of the Continuing Competence Program.
Registration Committee - The purpose of this committee is to make recommendations to the Registrar with respect to accepting applicants for Full Practice Memberships, Restricted Memberships, or Temporary Memberships.
Legislation Committee - The purpose of this committee is to ensure that SDA is abiding by all provincial and national legislation affecting the practice of dietetics in Saskatchewan and to act in accordance with all sections listed in The Dietitians Act.
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