A food recall warning was issued in February 2022 in relation to certain powdered infant formula products manufactured at Abbott’s facility in Sturgis, Michigan. This facility is a key supplier of specialty infant feeding products in Canada and the United States. The Sturgis facility has since re-opened, but since production has only just resumed it is expected that availability of extensively hydrolyzed and amino-acid based formulas in Canada and abroad will continue to be impacted for some time.

There is no current shortage of regular infant formula in Canada.  However, there is a shortage of infant formulas for infants with food allergies and certain medical conditions.  Access Health Canada Fact Sheet here and resources for families about formulas for infants with food allergies here.  The Saskatchewan government has also issued a statement about the specialized infant formula shortage.  Access their statement here.

The above mentioned resources and support material for professionals can also be accessed at Med Sask (filed under F for formula) and the Canadian Pharmacist Association.

Dietitian expertise is available to help navigate feeding challenges and formula selection. If you are unsure how to refer to or connect with a dietitian in your area please contact Jacqui Hodge at 306-766-8637 or Jacqui.hodge@saskhealthauthority.ca

 

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.

Speak to a Registered Dietitian at Eat Well Saskatchewan for free about your nutrition related questions.  Call 1-833-966-5541 or email: eatwell@usask.ca

Are you a school looking for nutrition resources? Check out the curriculum support materials  (Health Grades 1-8, Phys Ed 6-7, Phys Ed 20-30, Health Sciences 20)  developed by the Public Health Nutritionists of Saskatchewan Working Group resources here.  French translations in progress.

 

Looking for inspiration for your learning goals?  Check out the SMART goal video below. Don’t forget to use a learning log to track your CCP activities.  Two examples- here and here.

In 2018 SDA celebrates 60 years as a regulated profession in Saskatchewan.  Read about our history and the history of dietetics in Saskatchewan here.

Use our directory to  find a dietitian in your area.  The list is organized by the former regional health authority names and identifies if you can self-refer or need a referral from a physician or other health care provider.  The list also includes contact information for dietitians in private practice who offer fee for service.

For more information on accessing private practice dietitians, including their specific areas of interest and links to their websites, click here.

Looking for a dietitian as a guest speaker for your conference or event?  Check out our speakers bureau here.

There are usually two testing windows per year for the Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam:

May 2022 testing window: May 17/18                        Nov 2022 testing window: Nov. 3/4

To apply for the CDRE or to obtain more information, please contact the Registrar.  CDRE Prep Guide can be found here and Computer Based Testing (CBT) Demo Guide here.

The regulatory bodies for the health professions in Saskatchewan have developed a resource for the public to help guide them when raising a concern about a regulated health professional in Saskatchewan.  Click here to view a pdf version of this resource.

If you have a concern about a registered dietitian, please contact the Registrar or click here to find more information on how to raise your conern.