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NURSE CHARGE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-04-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Paramedical Staff
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- head nurse
1, record 1, English, head%20nurse
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The nurse who is in charge of an administrative unit. 2, record 1, English, - head%20nurse
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Personnel para-médical
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- infirmière-chef
1, record 1, French, infirmi%C3%A8re%2Dchef
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- infirmier-chef 2, record 1, French, infirmier%2Dchef
correct, masculine noun
- infirmière chef 3, record 1, French, infirmi%C3%A8re%20chef
correct, feminine noun
- infirmier chef 4, record 1, French, infirmier%20chef
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Personal paramédico
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- enfermera jefe
1, record 1, Spanish, enfermera%20jefe
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-10-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- health unit
1, record 2, English, health%20unit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A consultation and treatment facility that is in the charge of a person who is registered as a registered nurse under the laws of any province. [Source : Canada Labour Code. Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations. ] 2, record 2, English, - health%20unit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- unité de services de santé
1, record 2, French, unit%C3%A9%20de%20services%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización médica y hospitalaria
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- unidad de servicios de salud
1, record 2, Spanish, unidad%20de%20servicios%20de%20salud
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-05-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Health Institutions
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- health station
1, record 3, English, health%20station
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A field unit in a small building or trailer usually under the charge of a Community Health Representative where a visiting nurse or doctor may obtain shelter while rendering medical, surgical, obstetrical and preventive services, and where in case of emergency a patient may be accommodated overnight until evacuation to a nursing station or hospital can be arranged. 1, record 3, English, - health%20station
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This terminology applies to Indian Health Services. 2, record 3, English, - health%20station
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Établissements de santé
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- poste sanitaire 1, record 3, French, poste%20sanitaire
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] installation sur le terrain, logée habituellement dans un bâtiment de petite taille ou dans une caravane, administrée par un représentant en santé communautaire, où personnel médical ou infirmier itinérant peut dispenser les services médicaux, chirurgicaux, obstétriques et préventifs et où l'on peut accueillir temporairement les cas d'urgence jusqu'à leur évacuation vers les hôpitaux et les postes de soins infirmiers. 1, record 3, French, - poste%20sanitaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Establecimientos de salud
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- puesto de salud
1, record 3, Spanish, puesto%20de%20salud
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1995-07-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Health Institutions
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- consultation facility
1, record 4, English, consultation%20facility
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"health unit" means a consultation and treatment facility that is in the charge of a person who is registered as a registered nurse under the laws of any province. 1, record 4, English, - consultation%20facility
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Établissements de santé
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- installation destinée à la consultation
1, record 4, French, installation%20destin%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20la%20consultation
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source ; Réglementation du Canada sur l'hygiène et la sécurité au travail. 2, record 4, French, - installation%20destin%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20la%20consultation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Establecimientos de salud
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- servicio de consulta
1, record 4, Spanish, servicio%20de%20consulta
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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