Policy FAQs

Key Messages

Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) policies supersede all related regional health authority policies, practitioner staff rules and regulation, procedures, guidelines, standard work and/or work standards.

• The SHA Policy Framework is approved and applies to all SHA corporate and clinical policy development.
• SHA policies and procedures are communicated through your SHA email directing you to the SHA e-Learning system or the Document Finder (policy database).
• All policy and procedure development is facilitated through the Policy Office.
• Former regional health authority policies (including procedures, protocols, guidelines, work standards, medical directives, etc.) remain in effect until repealed or replaced by an SHA Policy or other SHA document (procedure, framework, program, work standard, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an SHA Policy?

SHA policies are the written rules that explain what SHA team members (see below) must do. Policies explain what:

• patients and partners can expect from the SHA;
• team members can expect from the SHA; and
• the SHA expects from team members.

Policies set expectations and assign responsibilities to help the SHA deliver quality, consistent, best practice care and service.

Where do I find an SHA Policy?

The Policy and Clinical Standards "Document Finder" has the following documents:

• SHA policies and procedures
• SHA Clinical Standards documents

Who is a “team member"? (see video below)

In the context of SHA policy, 'the team' represents all individuals working, volunteering, or learning within the SHA. This could include Staff, Practitioner Staff, Contracted Individuals, Patient Family Partners, Knowledge Keepers, Volunteers, Learners and Contractors.

How will I know when there is a new policy or procedure that applies to me?

SHA policies are communicated through your SHA email directing you to the SHA e-Learning system or the SHA Document Finder.

• ​​Unless the subject line of the email says “Targeted" then the policy applies to all SHA team members.

If you do not have access to email or the intranet, your manager will communicate the policy or procedure to you.

I'm interested in creating a policy, who do I contact to begin the process?

Please contact the Policy Office through the Policy Intake Questionnaire. A Policy Specialist will be assigned to work with you and your vice president, executive director, or director. Together, you'll begin discussions about the policy gap you've identified and the best way to move it forward within SHA's Policy Framework.