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RD and COVID-19 pandemic response

November 21, 2021 by Lana

Recent legislation amendments have created the authority for dietitians (among others)  to perform diverse roles on a time limited basis as part of COVID-19 pandemic response:

  1.  Contact tracing as authorized by the Disease Control Regulations accessed here..
  2.  Specimen collection for COVID-19 testing with the proper organizational policy/procedures and employer provided training and support as authorized by the Laboratory Licensing Regulations accessed here.  Saskatchewan Health Authority’s medical directive authorizing dietitians (among others)  to do swabbing without a client specific order accessed .here
  3. Administer publicly funded influenza vaccinations and extend both COVID-19 and influenza vaccination administration by non-traditional immunizers (including dietitians employed by SHA, ISC or NITHA) until March 31, 2023 by Ministerial Order (accessed here) dated April 4, 2022. FAQ RD as Immunizers here.

SDA Decision Making Tool for New Aspects of Dietetic Practice accessed here.

SHA and Saskatchewan Health Regulators statement on Professional Accountability during the COVID-19 Response accessed here.

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