1. Information Session Current and Upcoming CDBC Initiatives Fern Hubbard Registrar

2. 1. Jurisprudence Manual and Examination What is it? Legislation for practicing dietetics in BC Who is it for? All new registrants prior to initial registration All registrants on a 5-year cycle Why? Agreement on Internal Trade Protection of the public When? April 1, 2013 Where? At home, online, through your Registrant Login

3. What’s changing? New national Integrated Competencies (ICs) and Performance Indicators (PIs) Who developed the ICs and PIs? The Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP) comprised of 3 equal national partners: Educators Professional association (Dietitians of Canada) Regulators (the Alliance) When? Drafted by a Working Group and piloted in 2010 /11 Approved across Canada in early 2012 2. Changes in Education, Accreditation & Registration

4. Who will use the ICs and PIs? Educators – for inclusion in academic and internship education programs Accreditors – as the minimal standard for program accreditation Regulators – as the baseline for dietetic registration in Canada Why were they developed? For national consistency in standards for education, accreditation and registration When will they be implemented? 2014…

5. 3. Consent to Treatment What? Practice Guideline produced by the Quality Assurance Committee Complements other legislation (links are on the CDBC Home Page) Who for? All RDs who work with clients/patients Why need consent for dietetic services? Required by law An integral part of health care Communication allows for explanations, questions and an informed decision: give consent not consent, or revoke consent

6. Considerations for obtaining consent: Capacity for making an informed decision Communication style used Client/patient’s age Consent may be given in a variety of ways When obtained? Admission form in a health care facility provides adequate consent for most dietetic services Revisit consent If dietetic care changes or there’s a change in consent status Where recorded? On client/patient record – in writing, check box, etc

7. Questions?