Levels of Care
Referral is needed
Secondary
This feature ensures that the health insurance plan of a province/territory is administered and operated on a non-profit basis by a public authority accountable to the provincial/territorial government
Public Administration
This is an interdisciplinary committee that reviews, approves and revises the hospital's formulary
Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (P&T)
Patients are admitted to the hospital between 1 and 59 days. What type of care is this?
Acute Care
Short-term care to provide temporary relief to caregivers to prevent 'care giver burnout'
Respite care
811 is an example of this level of care
Primary
This feature ensures that the insurance plans of the provinces and territories must cover all insured health services and, where permitted, services rendered by other healthcare practitioners
Comprehensiveness
This not-for-profit organization works with the public to ensure institutions follow standards of excellence built upon best practices
Accreditation
This type of care is considered Palliative or End-of-Life care
Type C
This is an example of a specialized service that is covered by AHCIP
Transplant drugs, HIV drugs
Neurosurgeon or specialized oncologist is what level of care?
Tertiary
This feature ensures that the plan provides reasonable access to insured hospital and physician services without barriers and additional charges
Accessibility
This team (comprised of RPh and RPhT working closely with physicians) aims to promote proper drug use by developing drug use criteria, developing submissions to the formulary, identifying problem areas, etc
Drug Use Evaluation (DUE)
This type of care involves patient's returning to their place of residence at the end of their service
Ambulatory Care
"To provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans"
What type of statement is this?
Mission statement
Only provided in select locations in Canada
Quaternary
This features ensures that coverage must be provided to residents while travelling within Canada and when residents move to another province/territory until they meet criteria for coverage
Portability
What team reports to the Pharmacy and Therapeutic's Committee?
DUE team
Individuals that require ongoing assessment as well as extensive assistance with all aspects of their daily activities (grooming, eating, etc). What type of continuing care is this?
Type A
For how long can an institution avoid the Accreditation Canada review process after passing accreditation?
5 years
Palliative is considered what level of care?
Primary
This feature ensures that the plan will pay for 100% of eligible residents for insured health services on uniform terms and conditions
Universality
The P&T committee reports to this senior committee comprised of the hospital CEO, a lawyer, an ethicist and medical leaders. The purpose of this committee is to promote the highest quality of care for the institution
Medical Advisory Committee (MAC)
Often called a "Senior's Home", this facility is a living arrangement for healthier, more independent residents without highly complex needs. What type of continuing care is this?
Type B
What are the AHS values?
Compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, safety