Readings week #1 Flashcards
According to the CNA, the social determinants of healths are understood as?
The conditions in which people are born, live, work, grow and age. These are shaped by money, power, ressources.
Who refers to social deter. as…
The causes of the causes
Social determinants are responsible for the health inequities, what is this concept?
Inequalities in health, deemed to be unfair. Come from a form of injustice. They are avoidable.
Health equity?
When everyone has the opportunity to attain their full health potential.
How many Canadiens live in poverty?
1 in 10
How many First nations children live in poverty
1 in 4
Main actions on social determinants of health?
Address adequate income/housing/food/inclusion.etc
What can nurse do to address social inequities?
- Recognize SD
- Provide sensitive empowering care
- Engage in policy
- Advocate for non-profits
- Support envir. preservation and restoration.
HHN =
Home Health Nurse
Canada Health Act date and does?
1984
Sets the requirements that must be met by provinces/terr. to ensure reasonable access to health care anywhere in Canada.
Canada Health Act core principles?
Portability Accessibility Universality Comprehensivness Public administration
Home Care recognized as what under the act?
“extended health sevices” which is why it is not insured.
Romanow Commission year and focused on?
2002
Home care next essential sevice
Kirby Report date and recognize?
2002
Need for home care and proposed a collaboration between pro./terr./fed. to develop a national model
Definition of health?
Is desirable b/c it encompass positive qualities. Health is a discourse and not a define object. Its power lies within actions.