Regulatory Performance Standards
The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Saskatchewan (CLPNS) uses Regulatory Performance Standards (RPS) to monitor, evaluate, and continuously improve how we regulate in the public interest. These standards support accountability, transparency, and learning across all areas of our work.
CLPNS first introduced Regulatory Performance Standards in 2021. Following five years of implementation and reporting, an independent external review was completed in 2025. The updated standards reflect that review, along with feedback from members, system partners, and the public.
What the Standards Do
The Regulatory Performance Standards set out what effective regulation looks like at CLPNS. They are used to:
- assess and improve regulatory performance over time
- support clear, transparent reporting to the public
- inform Council oversight, strategic planning, and operational priorities
- strengthen consistency and evidence-informed decision-making
Our Approach
The CLPNS framework is based on a recognized regulatory excellence model that connects:
- Traits – what we have in place (structures, systems, and ways of working)
- Actions – what we do (decisions and regulatory activities)
- Outcomes – what regulation is intended to achieve under legislation
This “Traits–Actions–Outcomes” (TAO) approach helps ensure that regulatory activities are clearly linked to public protection outcomes.
Continuous Improvement
These standards are not static. CLPNS uses them as part of an ongoing cycle of self-assessment, external review, and improvement.
As we learn from performance data, stakeholder feedback, and changes in the healthcare environment, we will continue to refine our measures, expectations, and approaches to ensure we are effectively protecting the public.
Learn More
View the Regulatory Performance Standards
Learn about the CLPNS Approach to Regulation