Health Care Demands in Canada
Abhinav Reddy Madhadi
Institution: Fairleigh Dickinson University
Elder Care Law
Home Health Care Research
Instructor: Pat Schuber
April 12, 2013
Introduction (Abstract)
Changes brought on by the requirements of the 21st Century are transforming overall health care demands in Canada. Shorter hospital stays; better use of outpatient treatment and an increasing population of senior Canadians with longer life expectancy has increased Canadians ' home healthcare needs and continuing care. Canada aims at enabling individuals who need care for severe or chronic conditions to receive high quality treatment at home. The Canadian health care department extends the cooperation and support in communities, in supportive housing, or in long-term care facilities. The Health Department is engaged in research, empirical evidence and strong analysis on all aspects of home and continuing care in Canada. The department works in close alliance with the provincial and regional governments, who, set policy guidelines and ethical standards for regional service delivery, reporting supplies and monitoring extensive outcomes.
Home care also known as domiciliary care is a supportive care provided in the patient’s home by licensed healthcare professionals. Home care is used to provide for the needs of the patients allowing them to remain living at home, regardless of age or disability. Caregivers assist the individual with such daily tasks as bathing, eating, cleaning and preparing meals. Terminally ill patients are inclusive of hospice care which in turn helps the patients recovering from surgery or major illness. It also comprises of rehabilitative assistance. Most patients are more relaxed and comforted in their own home or a hub like setting rather than a hospital. Consequently, home care continues to advance in techniques and guidelines along with popularity. Since 1980s, with the advent diagnostic and treatment planning this technique was introduced to reduce healthcare
Institution: Fairleigh Dickinson University
Elder Care Law
Home Health Care Research
Instructor: Pat Schuber
April 12, 2013
Introduction (Abstract)
Changes brought on by the requirements of the 21st Century are transforming overall health care demands in Canada. Shorter hospital stays; better use of outpatient treatment and an increasing population of senior Canadians with longer life expectancy has increased Canadians ' home healthcare needs and continuing care. Canada aims at enabling individuals who need care for severe or chronic conditions to receive high quality treatment at home. The Canadian health care department extends the cooperation and support in communities, in supportive housing, or in long-term care facilities. The Health Department is engaged in research, empirical evidence and strong analysis on all aspects of home and continuing care in Canada. The department works in close alliance with the provincial and regional governments, who, set policy guidelines and ethical standards for regional service delivery, reporting supplies and monitoring extensive outcomes.
Home care also known as domiciliary care is a supportive care provided in the patient’s home by licensed healthcare professionals. Home care is used to provide for the needs of the patients allowing them to remain living at home, regardless of age or disability. Caregivers assist the individual with such daily tasks as bathing, eating, cleaning and preparing meals. Terminally ill patients are inclusive of hospice care which in turn helps the patients recovering from surgery or major illness. It also comprises of rehabilitative assistance. Most patients are more relaxed and comforted in their own home or a hub like setting rather than a hospital. Consequently, home care continues to advance in techniques and guidelines along with popularity. Since 1980s, with the advent diagnostic and treatment planning this technique was introduced to reduce healthcare
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