CANADA HEALTH ACT
What is the Public Health Agency of Canada?
The body responsible for emergency preparedness, regulating the safety, efficacy and quality of drugs and medical devices.
When were euthanasia and assisted suicide first decriminalized in Canada under the Criminal Code?
in 2016 through amendments to the Criminal Code.
What are the key issues in long-term care that were exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the information provided?
Staffing shortages, poor infection control, and inadequate funding and oversight of facilities.
Name the five national principles established in the Canada Health Act
Public administration, comprehensiveness, universality, portability and accessibility
How does the principle of respect for patient autonomy factor into the MAID eligibility criteria and decision-making process?
By prioritizing the patient's right to make informed choices about their own end-of-life care.
Increased government funding and oversight, minimum staffing ratios, improved training for caregivers, and stronger regulatory standards.
What policy changes or proposals have been made to improve the quality of care in long-term care facilities in Canada?
By regulating the manufacture, sale, labelling, and promotion of vaping products
The Tobacco and Vaping Products Act addresses emerging issues such as vaping and electronic cigarettes by regulating the manufacture, sale, labelling, and promotion of vaping products
What oversight and monitoring mechanisms are in place at the federal and provincial/territorial levels to ensure MAID is being provided in accordance with the law?
mandatory reporting requirements, review processes, and potential penalties for non-compliance at both the federal and provincial/territorial levels.
What role does the federal government play in regulating and overseeing long-term care, given that it falls under provincial jurisdiction?
Funding, setting national standards, and supporting research and innovation in the sector.
The Quarantine Act of 1944 in Canada gave the federal government what power?
Power to implement measures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases
Can patients who are not terminally ill but suffering from grievous and irremediable medical conditions access MAID in Canada?
Can access MAID in Canada, as long as they meet the other eligibility criteria.
What are the key requirements for long-term care homes regarding visitor policies and visitor logs under the new regulations?
It mandates the care home to have visitor policies that are fair and equitable, and to maintain detailed visitor logs to support contact tracing.
How did the Canada Health Act differ from the preceding health acts in Canada?
By establishing the five national principles and making federal health care funding conditional on provinces/territories adhering to those principles.
What are the key eligibility criteria for patients to access MAID in Canada?
key eligibility criteria for patients to access MAID in Canada include being 18 years of age or older, having a grievous and irremediable medical condition, experiencing intolerable suffering, and making a voluntary request for MAID.
What is the minimum hours of direct care per resident per day target
4 hours per Individual