Workplace Issues

Dietitians are required to act in the best interest of their clients and to practice safely, ethically and competently, regardless of their work setting. However,  managing day-to-day practice at work can be challenging.

The resources below provide clarity around a dietitian's professional and regulatory obligations and address common questions including managing risk, extra work load responsibilities, changes to job requirements and problems arising in RD work environments.

MANAGING Risk

• A Framework for Managing Risk in Dietetic Practice
• Survey Provides Insight Into High Risk Activities in Dietetics
• Identifying and Managing Problems in RD Work Environments
• Coping with Stress at Work
• Managing Stress in These Uncertain Times

• Quality Assurance: Addressing Risk in Practice

Scenarios

• Managing the Right to Refuse Treatment in the Workplace
• Extra Workload Responsibilities
• Professional Responsibilities During a Work Stoppage or Strike

Infection Control

• Infection Control for Regulated Healthcare Professionals
• Pandemic Policy & Planning Guide for Dietitians in Ontario (2020)
• Pandemic Updates

Supervising learners

• Guidelines for Supervising Dietetic Learners
• The Benefits of Supervising Learners
• Co-Signing Student and Intern Documentation

Legislative Updates

• OHIP+ Children and Youth Pharmacare
• Ethical & Professional Obligations for RDs When Completing SDA Forms