Ministry of Health documents including guides, schedules and forms for health care providers. All documents are listed in alphabetical order. Filter using a portion of a document's name, or its description.
Explanation of dental implant coverage.
Recommendations for proper monitoring and care for mother and baby when a pregnant woman presents for unrelated acute medical issue.
The Ministry of Health does no have a policy limiting doctors to dealing with one medical issue per patient visit.
Run Calendar
Referral form for assessments of adults suspected of having Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
Adverse Water Event Planning Tool for Saskatchewan Healthcare Facilities
Agreement between SMA and Province
Annotated discharge transfer med rec form for prescribers
Antibiotics are powerful medications that should only be used for the right reasons.
Guidelines to help organizations develop an audit and monitoring program for electronic systems.
Steps for auditing a sample of medication reconciliation forms.
Billing Bulletin Oct 2018
Billing Bulletin - October 1, 2019 - Final
Information Sheet – patient, resident and family information about Clostridium difficile
Checklist outlines the basic steps to be followed when managing a CDI outbreak.
Poster on proper hand washing before leaving patients room.
Medical management Algorithm.
Annual report presents the cases of CDI reported in fiscal year (FY) 2012-2013 (Apr 1, 2012 to Mar 31, 2013.
Annual report presents the cases of CDI reported in fiscal year (FY) 2013-2014 (Apr 1, 2013 to Mar 31, 2014.
Annual report presents the cases of CDI reported in fiscal year (FY) 2014-2015 (Apr 1, 2014 to Mar 31, 2015.
Annual report presents the cases of CDI reported in fiscal year (FY) 2015-2016 (Apr 1, 2015 to Mar 31, 2016.
Cleaning checklist used after discharge or transfer
Document outlines infection prevention and control practices.
Clostridium difficile Infection surveillance report 2016-17
Fact sheet for oral health screening for Child Health Clinics
Oral screening guidelines for Child Health Clinics.
Report on infection rates and related information. Report updated in July 2018.
Results from the CDI surveillance program, which monitors cases of C. difficile infections and related information.
Patient safety alert to ensure topical solutions for intra-operative use are labelled to avoid intravenous use.
Patient Safety Alert to prevent care being provided to the wrong patient.
Patient Safety Alert to ensure patient's identity has been confirmed before a transfusion.
Details about course being taught Sept. 22, 2018 in Saskatoon by Dr. Daryl Fourney and John Berzolla.
Dental Payment Schedule - April 1 2019
Dental-Opt-Out-Notice-of-Intent
Agreement between government and College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan.
Services and rates for insured services provided by dentists and dental specialists.
Dentists-Newsletter-October-2019
Document is meant to assist health professionals in teaching people with diabetes self-care concepts and techniques.
For use by health care providers to facilitate the learning about performing a basic diabetic foot risk assessment
Guidance for RN to adjust insulin doses for sick day management; travel across time zones or for shift work.
Directory to help health care providers and the general public find diabetes contacts.
Guidance for RN who meets the required competencies, to adjust insulin doses for women with GDM.
To set up direct payment to a specific bank account for Non-Professional Corporation.
To set up direct payment to a specific bank account for a Professional Corporation.
A walk-through of the MedRec process.
Patient Safety Alert recommends the use of safer alternatives.
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) screening for maternal mental health
To provide authorization for the Ministry of Finance to send payment notices via email.
Recommendations for monitoring and maintaining AEDS.
Patient Safety Alert recommending standard work for safe medical device alarm management and response.
Information to enable safe use of wheeled walkers in health care facilities.
Recommendations for pre-registration of EMS trauma patients and protocols for massive transfusion.
List of health facilities, with codes to use on DTMR Form.
Federal reporting requirements guidance document
Fentanyl advisory for Health Care Providers.
What is Fentanyl?
Resource related to Fentanyl and its effects.
First assessment form MAID for physicians and nurse practitioners
Extracted from The Mental Health Services Regulations, pursuant to [Section 18 of The Mental Health Services Act]
[Section 7 of The Youth Drug Detoxification and Stabilization Act] [Clause 7(a)]
Extracted from the Mental Health Services Regulations, persuant to [Subsection 19(1) of The Mental Health Services Act]
[Section 7 of The Youth Drug Detoxification and Stabilization Act] [Clause 7(b)]
[Section 11 of The Youth Drug Detoxification and Stabilization Act] [Clause 7(c)]
Extracted from The Mental Health Services Regulations, pursuant to [Subsection 19(2) of The Mental Health Services Act]
[Subsection 11(9) of The Youth Drug Detoxification and Stabilization Act] [Clause 7(d)]
Extracted from The Mental Health Services Regulations, pursuant to [Section 21 of The Mental Health Services Act]
[Section 12 of The Youth Drug Detoxification and Stabilization Act] [Clause 7(e)]
Extracted from The Mental Health Services Regulations, pursuant to [Subsection 22(3) of The Mental Health Services Act)
[Subsection 11(7) or 12(6) of The Youth Drug Detoxification and Stabilization Act] [Clause 7(f)]
Extracted from The Mental Health Services Regulations, pursuant to [Section 24 of The Mental Health Services Act]
[Subsection 12 (7) of The Youth Drug Detoxification and Stabilization Act] [Clause 7(g)]
[Section 13 of The Youth Drug Detoxification and Stabilization Act] [Clause 7(h)]
Extracted from The Mental Health Services Regulations, pursuant to [Subsection 24(9) and clause 31(1)(a) of The Mental Health Services Act]
Extracted from The Mental Health Services Regulations, pursuant to [Subsection 24.1(3) of The Mental Health Services Act]
Extracted from The Mental Health Services Regulations, pursuant to [Subsection 24.1(8) of The Mental Health Services Act]
Extracted from The Mental Health Services Regulations, pursuant to [Section 24.3 of The Mental Health Services Act]
Extracted from The Mental Health Services Regulations, pursuant to [Section 24.4 of The Mental Health Services Act]
Extracted from The Mental Health Services Regulations, pursuant to [Subsection 24.5(2) of The Mental Health Services Act]
Extracted from The Mental Health Services Regulations, pursuant to [Subsection 24.5(3) of The Mental Health Services Act]
Extracted from The Mental Health Services Regulations, pursuant to [Section 24.6 of The Mental Health Services Act]
[Section 15 of The Youth Drug Detoxification and Stabilization Act] [Clause 7(i)]
Extracted from The Mental Health Services Regulations, pursuant to [Section 14]
Extracted from The Mental Health Services Regulations, pursuant to [Clause 14(4)(g)]
Extracted from Section 28 of The Mental Health Services Act
Extracted from The Mental Health Services Regulations, pursuant to [Subsection 28(6) of The Mental Health Services Act]
Extracted from The Mental Health Services Regulations, pursuant to [Subsection 28.2(3) of The Mental Health Services Act]
Extracted from The Mental Health Services Regulations, pursuant to [Section 31.1 of The Mental Health Services Act]
Extracted from The Mental Health Services Regulations, pursuant to [Clause 29(a) of The Mental Health Services Regulations]
Extracted from The Mental Health Services Regulations, pursuant to [Section 33 of The Mental Health Services Act]
Extracted from The Mental Health Services Regulations, pursuant to [Section 22]
Support for General Practitioners in rural and regional Saskatchewan who provide surgical or anaesthetic services.
The Guide to The Mental Health Services Act (Guide) was developed to help make The Mental Health Services Act more understandable.
Provide infection control recommendations to Regional and 3S Health staff in patient/resident/client care areas.
Medical Services Branch's registration data from practitioners.
Admission form for health care providers to enrol patients in the home care program.
Discharge form for health care providers to discontinue the delivery of home care delivery.
Enables physicians to document orders for patients receiving services from the home care program.
Used to document routine care of patients in the home care program.
Medication, prescriptions and nonprescription record for home care program clients.
Document ongoing care for clients receiving services from the home care program.
A manual designed to ensure consistent standards throughout the province as it relates to the delivery of home care services.
For Care Coordinators managing care of patients in the home care program.
Hospital Reciprocal Billing Manual April 2023
Hospital Reciprocal Billing Outpatient Rates
Patient Safety Alert to prevent incorrect dosing of hydropmorphone, or inadvertant administration in place of morphine.
Long Term Care - Optional Designation For Determining Resident Charge
Long Term Care Resident Nomination and Consent Form
IPAC Recommendations for Hand Hygiene
Learn what is available and what is covered by Saskatchewan Health Services
Legal Obligations regarding Protection of Personal Health Information.
Physician remuneration for the provision of legislated MAID services.
Poster for Health Care Providers, symptoms and protocol for response.
Poster for public to check for symptoms of measles.
Invection Prevention and Control Precautions for patients suspected or known to be infected with Measles (Rubeola)
Factsheet for health care providers
A statistical supplement to the Ministry of Health's annual report.
A printable annotated paper copy of the Discharge/Transfer MedRec Form
Excel Spreadsheet Template for Audit Data Collection
Audit Instructions for MedRec at Admission, Discharge and Transfer
A factsheet outlining the definitions and flowchart relating to Medication Reconciliation at Discharge
A blank, printable copy of the Medication Reconciliation Form
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Discharge/Transfer Medication Reconciliation
This is a sample of a pre-populated Discharge/Transfer Medication Reconciliation Form
An annotated version outlining how to fill out a Pre-Populated Discharge/Transfer Medication Reconciliation Form
Frequently Asked Questions about using Discharge/Transfer Medication Reconciliation Form as a Discharge Prescription.
Slides from a presentation about MedRec, explaining purpose, processes and tools.
Presesentation for how to handle medication reconciliation in long-term care.
Work Standard for HCP and Prescriber for Medication Reconciliation on Discharge from Acute Care (paper-based)
Physician call group that provides continuous coverage (24/7/365) by telephone.
Patient Safety Alert recommending measures to ensure electronic exit controls are checked daily and staff understand procedures.
Mumps is an infection caused by a virus. It's spread between people through saliva and respiratory droplets.
What is the goal of the Take Home Naloxone program?
This application notifies Medical Services of a new clinic opening in Saskatchewan.
Healthcare providers should be prepared to evaluate and manage patients who present to Emergency Depts or other ambulatory care settings.
Infection prevention and control measures and initial management of persons who may be infected.
Intended for use in emergency departments and ambulatory care settings.
For nurses to document patient information for patients in the home care program.
Advice for physicians billing for obstetric ultrasound services.
Joint communique related to new payment criteria and services codes.
Advice for physicians billing for obstetrical ultrasounds
Provides physicians and billing staff with information of the new payment schedule changes.
Operations-Bulletin-October-1-2019-Final
Saskatchewan physicians billing for Quebec residents.
Pateient Safety Alert describing process for making referrals to Cancer Agency, to ensure referrals arrive promptly.
Provides image and descriptions related to patient stools for record keeping purposes.
Payment Schedule - October 1, 2019 - FINAL
Complete form if you have concerns with the personal care home, complaint will be forwarded to a PCH consultant for review.
Contains information about personal care home operators responsibilities (including care, management and administration of the home).
Funding is available to compensate physicians for eligible time they spend on quality improvement projects and training.
Provides physicians and billing staff information about payment schedule changes.
Physician Newsletter-No-51-October-1-2019-Final
Payment schedule for insured services provided by a physician
Payment schedule for insured services provided by a physician.
Letter outlining legal obligations regarding protection of Personal Health Information.
To help identify symptoms that may develop in patients following surgery.
Script for follow up phone call made 30 days after a patient's surgery.
Notifies Medical Services of changes to the Practitioner Registry.
Recommendations for ensuring appropriate monitoring and care when a pregnant woman presents for an unrelated acute medical issue.
Patient Safety Alert, with recommendations for avoiding pressure ulcers in hospital patients.
Request form which must be completed by the appropriate specialist for abdominal panniculectomy to be insured.
Applies to the storage of clean and sterile supplies in clinical areas (not applicable to sterile storage areas).
Practitioner refers or transfers the care of a patient
Medical Services Branch's request for income statements for physicians.
Medical Services Branch prepares practitioner profiles on a fiscal year basis.
Medical Services Branch claim information from paylist
Part of a routine audit of services for all explanatory codes in the R section (Routine Audit and Recovery).
Awareness about Powered Mobility Devices.
Awareness of Term "Bolus" in PEG Tube Feeding and Medication Administration Termilology
Helps medical professionals complete the medical report form (1092)
Guidelines for the Management of C. difficile Infections in Healthcare Settings
Agreement with respect to payments for insured services provided by Physicians.
Saskatchewan Prenatal Record Form - updated 2019
A referral checklist for referring physicians and a consult checklist for specialists' consult notes.
Second Assessment Form MAID for physicians and nurse practitioners
Physician - Specialist Emergency Coverage Program Application Form
SHA - Specialist Emergency Coverage Program Application Form
Specialist Emergency Coverage Program Policies and Guidelines
Information designed to provide you with guidance in selecting the best personal care home to meet you or your loved one's needs.
Agreement between SMA and Minister of Health
Progress notes for Special Care Home resident care.
Used to document ongoing care for clients receiving services from the home care program.
For practitioners looking to find out information about payment bonuses for services.
A guide for nursing professionals and personal care home licensees
This fact sheet provides tips to help prevent a surgical site infection.
Memorandum for surgeons, notification of surgical site infection
For Regional Infection Control Professionals (ICPs).
Account Request Form
Information and criteria for urine testing.
A recommendation on the frequency of replacing long-term urinary catheters in continuing care settings.
Chart to compare material used for long-term indwelling urinary catheters.
Flow chart for decision of urinary catheter drainage problems.
Checklist
Sample form for recording catheter change.
Assessment for criteria indicating Clinical Signs and symptoms of UTI and a positive culture for Continuing Care residents.
The basics of urinary tract infection (UTI) prevention and identification.
What is the difference and why is it important?
Work Standard for performing Medication Reconciliation on discharge from an acute care.
