SALPN News – September 4, 2019

HIGHLIGHT TOPICS:

• Regulation in the public interest
• Obligations of the SALPN and the Council
  in the LPN ACT and bylaws
• Regulatory Governance
• Board Governance

HIGHLIGHTS OF MEETING:

• The Council approved revised Terms of Reference for the Counselling & Investigation Committee and Discipline Committee. The updated terms provide a robust overview of the roles, responsibilities, and authority of the two committees.
  View now under ‘Terms of Reference’
• The Council approved three updated practice guidance documents related to Intravenous Push, Specialized Areas of Practice, and Immunizations. Watch social media and the SALPN website for the updated documents.

• The Council appointed new members to the Counselling & Investigation Committee and the Discipline Committee.  Newly appointed members will be notified in the coming days. The Council thanks the LPNs who expressed interest in serving the public through participation on the committees.
• The Council approved a new oath of office for Council Members. The updated oath is similar to those of other statute agencies in Saskatchewan and must be witnessed by a Commissioner of Oaths for Saskatchewan or Notary Public.  Approval was followed by the Council Members reviewing and signing the updated oath.

NEXT MEETING: December 12-13, 2019

SALPN Council Aug. 28, 2019
SALPN Boardroom

Newest Members: Kirsten Hack & Marlo Umahag