canadian health care system and workplace settings

Question 1

who is Tommy Douglas and why is he significant for health care system

Answer 1

“greatest canadian” formed health and social policies. founder of peri-care in Canada

Question 2

what is the Canada health act

Answer 2

it is the federal legislation in Canada for public funded health insurance (medi-care) and sets out the primary objective of canadian healthcare policy. adopted in 1984

Question 3

5 principles of the Canada health act

Answer 3

comprehensiveness
universality
portability
accessibility
public administration

Question 4

what are some federal or provincial government responsibilities

Answer 4

federal
- government policy and programs
ex. drug approval
-transferring tax money to the province and territories
-delivery of health services to indigenous people, miltary, rcmp

provincial
-development and administration of health care services within province and territories
-organization and planning of services unique to each province
-must follow the 5 principles of medicare

Question 5

name health care authorities in bc

Answer 5

geographical -
1. Northern Health
2. Interior Health
3. Vancouver Island Health Authority
4. Vancouver Coastal Health
5. Fraser Health

province wide -
6. Provincial Health Services Authority
(PHSA)
7. First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)

Question 6

name the three levels of care delivery and give examples of each

Answer 6

1. primary health care: first contact for example family doctor. ex. skin rashes, colds, flu
2. secondary health care: assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention ex. neurologist, cardiologist.
3. tertiary health care: high acuity, more technology. ex. icu, coronary, neurosurgeries.

Question 7

what are some workplace settings

Answer 7

assisted living
adult day health
hospice
residential care

Question 8

each health care authority has the following responsibilities

Answer 8

1. To identify regional health needs (5 geographic health authorities)
2. To plan appropriate programs and services
3. To ensure programs/services are properly managed and funded

Question 9

what are home and community day programs meant to do

Answer 9

▪ Support clients to remain independent and in their own homes for as long as possible
▪ Provide services to avoid hospitalization or to allow earlier discharge from hospital
▪ Provide respite for the client’s unpaid caregivers
▪ Provide residential services to clients who can no longer be supported in their homes

Question 10

what is the focus for long term care

Answer 10

for adults who can no longer live
safely or independently because
of their complex health care needs.
* 24-hour personal care assistance and support.
* Skilled nursing care.
* A safe and secure living environment.
* Nutritious meals.

Question 11

what is the focus a acute care

Answer 11

• Short-term in nature
• Goal: to diagnose and treat a
  health issue
• Usually in hospitals