Definitions Flashcards
places the person at the center of care and allows for meaningful quality of life that respects the holistic nature of each person. It allows each person on the care team to function to their full scope of practice enabling efficient and quality team care.
Social model of care
is based upon the evidence presented for diagnosis and care of a condition or injury.
Medical model of care
includes all health care environments in which a person or client experiences may
Continuum of Care
provide for adults, in a facility that provides living accommodations and services; includes assisted living facilities, long-term/nursing home facilities, group homes and retirement residences.
Adult Residential Centers
provide in a residential facility in which a small number of people with physical and mental disabilities live together and are provided with supervision, care and support services.
Small Options Homes
is a joint initiative of the Department of Health & Wellness, district health authorities, and the IWK Health Centre. It included the design, planning and implementation of the new collaborative care model on units in each district health authority/IWK. Model of Care refers to the way health care services are organized and delivered.
The Model of Care Initiative in Nova Scotia (MOCINS)
is nursing care provided province wide to individual’s having care lasting up to one month or possibly even years depending on the severity of the individual’s illness.
Continuing Care also considered to be known as long-term care
short term health care provided to treat a diagnosed health issue immediately for up to 1-2 weeks.
Acute Care
facilities (also called nursing homes, homes for the aged,
long-term care homes, and special care homes) provide higher levels of care than do retirement residences and assisted-living facilities.
Nursing Homes/Homes for the Aged
is assistance with care that is offered within the home to those needing help with personal care, medication reminders, cooking, housekeeping, shopping, etc.
Home Support
Restorative care is provided to any individual needing therapy or exercise treatments due to illness or injury. Rehabilitation care occurs if the treatment is unsuccessful and care persists.
Restorative Care (Sub-acute/rehabilitation care)
are therapeutic and educational center that is available for those individuals requiring improvement with their independence and functional abilities.
Regional Rehabilitation Centers
is a residential apartment facilities for young to middle aged adults who choose not to live independently but in a more supportive environment.
Assistive Living
This option is provided to help the individual function to the highest level of exercise and therapy methods available. Rehabilitation may occur if immediate treatment is unsuccessful due to illness or injury.
Private Homes
