COVID-19

Last update: April 21, 2022

Letters to Physicians from the Registrar's Office


College guidance to physicians regarding in-person and virtual care during the Covid-19 Pandemic (April 11, 2022)

UPDATED GUIDANCE: CPSS expectations of physicians regarding vaccination status (March 21, 2022)

Clarification to the Guidance to Physicians providing care to patients in private offices/clinics and the updated public health orders for vaccination and masking requirements (March 3, 2022)

Guidance to physicians providing care to patients in private offices/clinics and the updated public health orders for vaccination and masking requirements (February 18, 2022)

CPSS expectations of physicians who are not fully vaccinated and delivering in-person patient care (November 23, 2021)

Guidance to Physicians regarding unvaccinated patients (October 4, 2021)

Guidance for physicians:  Requests for COVID-19 vaccination exemptions (September 17, 2021)

Guidance Document to Physicians: Re-Open Saskatchewan Phase 3 (May 27, 2020)

Guidance Document to Physicians: Re-open Saskatchewan Phase 2 (May 8, 2020)

COVID-19 Outbreaks in Northern Saskatchewan // Spike in Overdose Presentations in SK Emergency Rooms (May 5, 2020)

Practical Guidance for Virtual Care Delivery During the COVID-19 Pandemic (May 1, 2020)

Guidance Document to Physicians: Re-open Saskatchewan Phase 1 (Apr 28, 2020)

UPDATED:CPSS & SMA FAQ Document(Apr 28, 2020)

Messaging from the Registrar's Office  (April 22, 2020)

UPDATED: COVID-19 Emergency Scope of Practice Expansion Letter and Application Form (April 22, 2020)

Explanation of the CPSS revised complaints process for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic (April 21, 2020)


UPDATE: UDS Drug Screens:  During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Roy Romanow Provincial Laboratory (RRPL) will be performing Comprehensive “Drugs of Abuse” Screens based on set criteria.  The UDS Criteria during COVID-19 form must be filled out and attached to the requisition when ordering a screen.  If you have any questions, please contact the RRPL at 306-787-3131.  (Apr 17, 2020)

Important Update for Physicians (including Residents) wishing to sign up for the Pharmaceutical Information Program (PIP) to provide e-prescriptions  (Apr 16, 2020) 

NEW:  Provisional PIP Registration Process (Apr 9, 2020)
**Information and a user guide on the new Provisional PIP Registration Process have been forwarded to active physician member email addresses on file at the CPSS.**  

Advertising virtual care services during the pandemic (Apr 9, 2020)

Guidance to Physicians regarding patient care issues during the COVID-19 pandemic (Apr 6, 2020; updated October 5, 2021)

Physicians providing sick notes to patients to not provide services during the COVID-19 pandemic (Apr 3, 2020)

Notice to Physicians re: PPE availability in Saskatchewan (Apr 3, 2020)

Maintenance of Certification during the COVID-19 Pandemic - Changes to Requirements (CPSS)

Access to care during the COVID-19 pandemic (Mar 25, 2020)

CPSS Expectations of Physicians Delivering Virtual Care During a Pandemic  (Mar 17, 2020)