Finals Flashcards
ACT
a bill that is passed by the legislative assembly after its third reading.. becomes law
EX) DHA, 1991
Regulation
A rule made and enforced by authority of a profession
ex) designated drugs regulation in the DHA
Standard
Provides at starting point for guidance, self-monitoring and assessment.
Bylaw
the health professions procedural code gives CDHA council authority to make bylaws to CDHOs administration and operations
Practice guideline
a general rule, principle, or piece of advice. a suggested way of doing things, therefore not regulated.
EX) medical and dental history
Advisory
Type of advice that is specific and usually important, like an announcement of bad weather
EX) in health care they help advocate and navigate your healthcare decisions
Who and how many CDHO council members
19 total; 9-12 elected members, 8-11 appointed public members, and 2 academic members.
What are the councils duties
sit on one or more committees, protect public, follow legislation, behave ethically, decision makers, public reporting obligations
Non-concil members committees:
inquires, complaints, and reports, patient relations, registration, quality assurance, discipline