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)