Canadian Healthcare System and Nursing Practice

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture notes related to the Canadian healthcare system, nursing practices, and interprofessional collaboration.

Portability

Healthcare coverage follows residents when they move to a different province/territory for up to 3 months.

Universality

All citizens receive the same access to healthcare services regardless of age, income, or status.

Accessibility

All residents have reasonable access to healthcare services without financial or other barriers.

Comprehensiveness

Coverage for all medically necessary services, although what's covered varies by province/territory.

Public Administration

Healthcare is publicly funded and administered by non-profit organizations.

Health Promotion

Level 1 of care focusing on education about healthy lifestyles and preventive measures.

Disease & Injury Prevention

Level 2 of care involving prevention services and strategies.

Diagnosis & Treatment

Level 3 of care that includes primary, secondary, and tertiary care services.

Rehabilitation

Level 4 of care providing services to regain quality of life after illness or injury.

Supportive Care

Level 5 of care offering long-term assistance for chronic or disabling conditions.

CNO Code of Conduct

Describes the accountabilities that nurses in Ontario have to their clients, employers, and the public.

Controlled Acts

Activities considered harmful if performed by unqualified persons; nurses can perform 5 out of 14 controlled acts.

Interprofessional Collaboration

Process of developing effective working relationships among health professionals to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Consumer Rights in Healthcare

Rights that include being informed about care options and participating in healthcare decisions.

Medicare

The Canadian healthcare system established through the Canada Health Act.

Professional Standards

Framework describing the expectations and standards of practice for nurses.

Scope of Practice

Defines what activities a nursing professional is educated and authorized to perform.

National Interprofessional Competency Framework

Framework promoting collaborative practice among health professionals.

Nursing Act, 1991

Legislation defining the scope of practice for nurses in Ontario.

Self-Regulation

The authority for a profession to regulate its own members to protect the public.

Quality Assurance Program (QA)

CNO program that ensures nursing competencies are maintained to provide safe patient care.

Nursing Categories

Includes Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), and Nurse Practitioner (RN-EC).

Professional Organizations

Groups that support and advocate for the interests and professional development of nurses.

Client-Centered Care

Approach ensuring that the client's needs and preferences are at the forefront of nursing care.

Forming Stage

First stage of group development where members meet and establish norms.

Storming Stage

Second stage of group development characterized by conflict and power struggles.

Norming Stage

Third stage of group development where individual and group goals align.

Performing Stage

Fourth stage of group development characterized by effective collaboration towards goals.

Adjourning Stage

Final stage of group development focusing on reflection and planning to move on.