Mission and Vision correct answers • is the federal department that is responsible for helping the people of Canada maintain and improve their
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• is committed to improving the lives of all of Canada's people and to make this country's population among the healthiest in the world as measured by longevity, lifestyle and effective use of the public health care system (Health Canada)
Canada Health Act (1984) correct answers • Federal legislation that clarifies the types of health care services that are insured; it also outlines five principles that must be met by provinces and territories to qualify for full federal health funding
• Provinces receive approximately 20% of their funding federally if they meet the five principles of the Canada Health Act
• Canada's national health insurance plan is known as MEDICARE
The Five Principles of the Health Care Act correct answers • Comprehensiveness
• Universality
• Portability
• Accessibility
• Public Administration
The Federal Government Role correct answers • Administer the Canada Health Act
• Provide provincial funding
• Provide direct delivery of health care services to specific groups such as First
Nations people on reserve, RCMP, CF, Veterans and inmates of Federal penitentiaries
• Develop and carry out government policy and programs that promote health and prevent disease
• Transfer tax money to provinces and territories
• Ensure that provinces and territories provide the same quality and type of care
BC Ministry of Health Services correct answers Over all responsibility to ensure that quality, appropriate and timely health services are available to all British Columbians
The Ministry Works by... correct answers 1. collaboratively with the Ministry of Health to guide and enhance the province's health services to ensure British Columbians are supported in their efforts to maintain and improve their health.
2. with the health authorities, care providers, agencies and other groups to provide access to care.
3. Our provincial insurance plan is known as MSP or Medical Services Plan
Provincial Health Services correct answers • Responsible for Provincial Services such as:
• BC Women's Hospital and Health Center
• BC Children's Hospital
• Sunnyhill Health Center for Children
• BC Cancer Agencies • BC CDC
• BC Transplant Clinic
• BC Provincial Renal Agency [Show Less]