Pulmonary rehab Flashcards
Which 3 dept does gov of canada transfers funds to
- Depts of health
- ->transfer funding for
1) ministry of health and long term care
2) ministry of community and social service - The Dep’t of Indian and Northern Affairs
- ->for hospital in rural areas
- ->responsible for the health and health care costs of aboriginal populations where services are not available
- ->remote areas and drugs/supplies/glasses - The Dep’t of Veteran’s Affairs
- ->provides assistance for eligible veterans and will transfer funds as required to obtain healthcare for those individuals
What is MOHLTC?
Ministry of Health & Long Term Care
What does MOHLTC do?
funds a series of healthcare services - Assistive Devices branch -OHIP -Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Plan - Senior’s Care - Hospitals -Community Care
What does Ministry of
Community
and Social Services do
funds for General Welfare Benefits
- for Seniors and those eligible for a drug card
How is individual cost covered?
- costs of medication is covered through the ODB Plan,
- after co-pay for each prescription
How much of the cost of medical device is cover for eligible ontarians?
additional funds are released to cover 75% to 100%
What is the TDP
- open to all Ontarians with valid OHIP card who isn’t covered by ODP
- calculate based on total family income, family size and total drug costs
- helps people who have high prescription drug costs relative to their household income
- -> It covers all drugs approved under the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB)
What if the drug products aren’t on the list of ODB? how can people get funded?
doctor may apply for special approval through the Exceptional Access Program (EAP).
Who can apply/eligible for the TDP?
You have/are
- a valid Ontario health card
- live in Ontario
you are not covered by the ODP AS:
- a senior over 65 years of age
- someone who receives financial help through Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program
- a resident of a Long-Term Care home or Home for Special Care
- someone who receives Home Care Services
- You don’t have private health insurance or your private insurance does not cover 100% of your prescription drug costs.
What is the discharge destination for seniors (65+)
long term care
–>more seniors are discharged to LTC compared to non seniors
home
–>more non seniors are discharged to home with supportive services compare to seniors
rehabilitation
–>seniors actually receive less rehabilitation than non seniors
What is the difference between old and new health care models of delivery
New:
- include patient in treating, preventing and management of disease
- treat the patient, not the disease
Old:
- focus only on treating the disease
What is the relationship between the new chronic disease model and health system
- health system is integrated within a bigger community
the community is consist of action that helps to manage chronic disease
- build healthy public policy
- create supportive environment
- strengthen community action
which 2 factors yield the best population health outcomes
- prepared proactive practice team
2. informed activated patient
What is the deal with the health prevention/promotion model
1) Focus is on treating the person, and not the illness
2) RT design rehabilitation plans with patients to achieve functional goals, in addition to their clinical role
What are the Broad Goals of Health Promotion?
1) Delay disability and death
2)Maximize quality of
life
3)increase longevity
What are some RT roles in rehabilitation
1) Focuses on motivation and patient helping themselves
- -> by giving the patient the knowledge, skill and ‘right’ to make decisions about their care
2)Prevention & education is provided to both the general population (masses) and the individual
What are the 3 level in the health promotion model
Primary
- Prevention of disease e.g. tobacco protection legislation
Secondary
- detection of disease
e. g. spirometry and/or CAT questionnaire for at risk population
Tertiary
- Prevent acceleration of disease
e. g.Patient education, pulmonary rehabilitation
What is RT role in disease prevention
- Individual counsellor
- Public health advocate
- Provider of care