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HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-06-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Paramedical Staff
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Paramedic Association of Canada
1, record 1, English, Paramedic%20Association%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PAC 1, record 1, English, PAC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Society of Ambulance Personnel 2, record 1, English, Canadian%20Society%20of%20Ambulance%20Personnel
former designation, correct
- CSAP 1, record 1, English, CSAP
former designation, correct
- CSAP 1, record 1, English, CSAP
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Paramedic Association of Canada (PAC) is a voluntary professional organization of paramedicine practitioners across the country. PAC’s mission is to advance the profession and it’s representation throughout Canada. The association will also promote collegiality and advocate for the professional interests of paramedic practitioners across the spectrum of policy areas and practices. 3, record 1, English, - Paramedic%20Association%20of%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Founded in June, 1984 as the Canadian Society of Ambulance Personnel(CSAP), PAC is the national voice of paramedicine which supports paramedicine practitioners in providing high quality health care to patients. The CSAP was transformed into the PAC in 1997. 3, record 1, English, - Paramedic%20Association%20of%20Canada
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Personnel para-médical
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Association des Paramédics du Canada
1, record 1, French, Association%20des%20Param%C3%A9dics%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- APC 2, record 1, French, APC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Association des paramédicaux du Canada 3, record 1, French, Association%20des%20param%C3%A9dicaux%20du%20Canada
feminine noun
- APC 3, record 1, French, APC
feminine noun
- APC 3, record 1, French, APC
- Société canadienne de personnel ambulancier 4, record 1, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20canadienne%20de%20personnel%20ambulancier
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- SCPA 1, record 1, French, SCPA
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- SCPA 1, record 1, French, SCPA
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-05-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Medical Staff
- Paramedical Staff
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- health care provider
1, record 2, English, health%20care%20provider
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- HCP 2, record 2, English, HCP
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- healthcare provider 3, record 2, English, healthcare%20provider
correct
- HCP 4, record 2, English, HCP
correct
- HCP 4, record 2, English, HCP
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An individual ... that can provide health care to any community member. 5, record 2, English, - health%20care%20provider
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Collectively, health care providers make up the health care workforce. Health care providers include medical personnel such as doctors, pharmacists or dentists, paramedical personnel such as nurses, paramedics, chiropractors, medical radiation technologists or social workers, and other health care workers who work in medical environments or provide in-house care. 5, record 2, English, - health%20care%20provider
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
health care provider: designation standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 6, record 2, English, - health%20care%20provider
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Personnel médical
- Personnel para-médical
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fournisseur de soins de santé
1, record 2, French, fournisseur%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fournisseuse de soins de santé 2, record 2, French, fournisseuse%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- prestateur de soins de santé 3, record 2, French, prestateur%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- prestatrice de soins de santé 3, record 2, French, prestatrice%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- prestataire de soins de santé 4, record 2, French, prestataire%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- dispensateur de soins de santé 5, record 2, French, dispensateur%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- dispensatrice de soins de santé 6, record 2, French, dispensatrice%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne [...] qui peut prodiguer des soins de santé à n'importe quel membre d'une collectivité. 3, record 2, French, - fournisseur%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pris collectivement, les fournisseurs de soins de santé forment la main-d'œuvre en soins de santé. Il s'agit du personnel médical comme les médecins, les pharmaciens ou les dentistes, du personnel paramédical comme les infirmiers, les ambulanciers, les chiropraticiens, les technologues en radiation médicale, de même que les travailleurs sociaux et d'autres travailleurs de la santé qui fournissent des soins en milieu médical ou à domicile. 3, record 2, French, - fournisseur%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fournisseur de soins de santé; fournisseuse de soins de santé; prestateur de soins de santé; prestatrice de soins de santé : désignations normalisées par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 6, record 2, French, - fournisseur%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Personal médico
- Personal paramédico
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- proveedor de cuidados de salud
1, record 2, Spanish, proveedor%20de%20cuidados%20de%20salud
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- proveedora de cuidados de salud 2, record 2, Spanish, proveedora%20de%20cuidados%20de%20salud
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los proveedores de cuidados de salud debemos tener en mente que, al igual que los jóvenes, los adultos pueden estar en riesgo de contraer una infección por el VIH [virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana] y necesitan consejo y diagnóstico temprano. 1, record 2, Spanish, - proveedor%20de%20cuidados%20de%20salud
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-04-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hand hygiene
1, record 3, English, hand%20hygiene
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hand hygiene is considered a primary measure for reducing the risk of transmitting infection among patients and health care personnel. Hand hygiene procedures include the use of alcohol-based hand rubs(containing 60%–95% alcohol) and hand washing with soap and water. 2, record 3, English, - hand%20hygiene
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hand hygiene includes hand washing and hand rubbing. 3, record 3, English, - hand%20hygiene
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hygiène des mains
1, record 3, French, hygi%C3%A8ne%20des%20mains
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- HDM 2, record 3, French, HDM
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'hygiène des mains (HDM) est la pierre angulaire de la prévention et du contrôle des infections (PCI). Elle est une des mesures des plus efficaces pour prévenir la transmission d'infections et la dissémination des microorganismes dans l'environnement. 3, record 3, French, - hygi%C3%A8ne%20des%20mains
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'hygiène des mains comprend le lavage des mains ainsi que la friction des mains. 4, record 3, French, - hygi%C3%A8ne%20des%20mains
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Higiene y Salud
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- higiene de manos
1, record 3, Spanish, higiene%20de%20manos
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-04-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- in-garrison health support
1, record 4, English, in%2Dgarrison%20health%20support
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The services that must be provided to CF [Canadian Forces] personnel when not operationally deployed. 1, record 4, English, - in%2Dgarrison%20health%20support
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These services focus on ensuring CF personnel are operationally fit to perform the mission. For the most part, [the] services are similar to the health care services provided to all Canadian civilians. 1, record 4, English, - in%2Dgarrison%20health%20support
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- soutien aux services de santé en garnison
1, record 4, French, soutien%20aux%20services%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20en%20garnison
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des services qu'on doit fournir aux membres des Forces canadiennes lorsqu'ils ne participent pas à un déploiement ou à une opération. 1, record 4, French, - soutien%20aux%20services%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20en%20garnison
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-01-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
- Military Training
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Director Health Care Personnel Training and Development
1, record 5, English, Director%20Health%20Care%20Personnel%20Training%20and%20Development
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- DHCPTD 2, record 5, English, DHCPTD
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Director Health Care Personnel Training and Development; DHCPTD : title and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 5, English, - Director%20Health%20Care%20Personnel%20Training%20and%20Development
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Directeur - Personnel du Service de santé (Formation et perfectionnement)
1, record 5, French, Directeur%20%2D%20Personnel%20du%20Service%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20%28Formation%20et%20perfectionnement%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- DPSSFP 2, record 5, French, DPSSFP
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Directeur - Personnel du Service de santé (Formation et perfectionnement); DPSSFP : titre et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 5, French, - Directeur%20%2D%20Personnel%20du%20Service%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20%28Formation%20et%20perfectionnement%29
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-05-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Medical Staff
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors
1, record 6, English, Nursing%20co%2Dordinators%20and%20supervisors
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors co-ordinate and supervise the activities of registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel in the provision of patient care. They are employed in health care institutions such as hospitals, clinics and nursing homes, and in nursing agencies. 1, record 6, English, - Nursing%20co%2Dordinators%20and%20supervisors
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
3011: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 6, English, - Nursing%20co%2Dordinators%20and%20supervisors
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Nursing coordinators and supervisors
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Personnel médical
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Coordonnateurs/coordonnatrices et superviseurs/superviseures des soins infirmiers
1, record 6, French, Coordonnateurs%2Fcoordonnatrices%20et%20superviseurs%2Fsuperviseures%20des%20soins%20infirmiers
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les coordonnateurs et les superviseurs des soins infirmiers coordonnent et supervisent le travail des infirmiers autorisés, des infirmiers psychiatriques autorisés, des infirmiers auxiliaires et de tout autre personnel des soins infirmiers dans la prestation des soins aux patients. Ils travaillent dans des établissements de soins de santé, tels que les centres hospitaliers, les cliniques, les maisons de santé et les agences de soins infirmiers. 1, record 6, French, - Coordonnateurs%2Fcoordonnatrices%20et%20superviseurs%2Fsuperviseures%20des%20soins%20infirmiers
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
3011 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 6, French, - Coordonnateurs%2Fcoordonnatrices%20et%20superviseurs%2Fsuperviseures%20des%20soins%20infirmiers
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-12-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Form Titles (Armed Forces)
- Recruiting of Personnel
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Civilian Health Care Personnel Staffing Request
1, record 7, English, Civilian%20Health%20Care%20Personnel%20Staffing%20Request
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Civilian Medical Personnel Staffing Request 2, record 7, English, Civilian%20Medical%20Personnel%20Staffing%20Request
former designation, correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DND 2058: form code used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 7, English, - Civilian%20Health%20Care%20Personnel%20Staffing%20Request
Record 7, Key term(s)
- DND2058
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de formulaires (Forces armées)
- Recrutement du personnel
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Demande de dotation en personnel de soins de santé civil
1, record 7, French, Demande%20de%20dotation%20en%20personnel%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20civil
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Demande de dotation en personnel médical civil 2, record 7, French, Demande%20de%20dotation%20en%20personnel%20m%C3%A9dical%20civil
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DND 2058 : code de formulaire utilisé par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 7, French, - Demande%20de%20dotation%20en%20personnel%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20civil
Record 7, Key term(s)
- DND2058
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-07-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Protective Clothing
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- T4 personal protection system
1, record 8, English, T4%20personal%20protection%20system
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Steri-Shield® T4 system 2, record 8, English, Steri%2DShield%C2%AE%20T4%20system
correct, see observation
- T4 system 3, record 8, English, T4%20system
correct
- T4 4, record 8, English, T4
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A personal protection device consisting of a toga, which includes a hood made of filter material, and a helmet into which fans are built to circulate air. 5, record 8, English, - T4%20personal%20protection%20system
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Other hospitals have purchased the Stryker "T4 Personal Protection System" that also filters air. No clear consensus has been reached regarding the best air filtration system. Nevertheless, these systems are considered to be important barriers to protect health care personnel during laryngoscopy, intubation, and other invasive airway procedures. 6, record 8, English, - T4%20personal%20protection%20system
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Steri-Shield®: the registered trademark of Stryker Instruments for the T4 system. 5, record 8, English, - T4%20personal%20protection%20system
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Steri-Shield T4 system
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de protection
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- système de protection individuelle T4
1, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20protection%20individuelle%20T4
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- système de protection individuelle Steri-Shield® 2, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20protection%20individuelle%20Steri%2DShield%C2%AE
correct, masculine noun
- T4 2, record 8, French, T4
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Équipement de protection individuelle comprenant un casque muni de ventilateurs et, en un morceau, une toge et une cagoule faite de matériaux filtrants. 1, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20protection%20individuelle%20T4
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Steri-Shield® : marque de commerce du système T4 déposée par l'entreprise Stryker Instruments. 1, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20protection%20individuelle%20T4
Record 8, Key term(s)
- système de protection individuelle Steri-Shield
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2009-02-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- health-care personnel
1, record 9, English, health%2Dcare%20personnel
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- health care personnel 2, record 9, English, health%20care%20personnel
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- personnel soignant
1, record 9, French, personnel%20soignant
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- personnel des services de santé 3, record 9, French, personnel%20des%20services%20de%20sant%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie tiré du Lexique du Programme pour anciens combattants avançant en âge, Services aux anciens combattants, Charlottetown, octobre 1984. 2, record 9, French, - personnel%20soignant
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Organización médica y hospitalaria
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- personal de la salud
1, record 9, Spanish, personal%20de%20la%20salud
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2008-12-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Paramedical Staff
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Medical Secretaries’ Association
1, record 10, English, Ontario%20Medical%20Secretaries%26rsquo%3B%20Association
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- OMSA 1, record 10, English, OMSA
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
OMSA is dedicated to providing education and information services, while developing and maintaining the highest standard of professionalism for our members and our Association. We strive to encourage close liaison among our health care associates and all related health care personnel. 1, record 10, English, - Ontario%20Medical%20Secretaries%26rsquo%3B%20Association
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Personnel para-médical
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Medical Secretaries' Association
1, record 10, French, Ontario%20Medical%20Secretaries%27%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- OMSA 1, record 10, French, OMSA
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2005-11-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- home support
1, record 11, English, home%20support
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Home support is supposed to be a preventive service that, in tandem with informal caregivers, helps vulnerable people to stay healthy in their home and involved in their community. Home support is intended to serve as a buffer against strain on our hospitals, long term care facilities, health personnel and provincial/territorial budgets. 2, record 11, English, - home%20support
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- soutien à domicile
1, record 11, French, soutien%20%C3%A0%20domicile
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble d'aides matérielles, financières et psychologiques qui contribuent à l'amélioration des conditions de vie d'une personne handicapée dans son cadre de vie habituel. 2, record 11, French, - soutien%20%C3%A0%20domicile
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Servicios sociales y trabajo social
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- ayuda a domicilio
1, record 11, Spanish, ayuda%20a%20domicilio
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- ayuda domiciliaria 2, record 11, Spanish, ayuda%20domiciliaria
correct, feminine noun
- apoyo domiciliario 3, record 11, Spanish, apoyo%20domiciliario
correct, masculine noun
- apoyo a domicilio 4, record 11, Spanish, apoyo%20a%20domicilio
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Campion señala perfectamente los límites de la atención domiciliaria, especialmente para pacientes que viven solos, en los que, además de los cuidados, es imprescindible la compañía. En estos casos las ayudas a domicilio, el soporte social o los dispositivos asistenciales de larga estancia pueden ser unas alternativas más útiles. 1, record 11, Spanish, - ayuda%20a%20domicilio
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Mientras que para las enfermeras de nuestro medio la preocupación esencial es la escasez de estos recursos (centros de día, servicios de ayuda domiciliaria, estancias temporales, etc.), en otros países el problema es la inexistencia de servicios de atención a ancianos (por insuficiencias del servicio público de salud y servicios sociales, caso de países como Brasil) o bien se aboga por cambios legislativos que faciliten estos servicios sin que necesariamente haya que pagar por ellos. 2, record 11, Spanish, - ayuda%20a%20domicilio
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Utilizando un programa de apoyo domiciliario con enfermeras, médicos y asistencia social, se evitaba el 30% de ingresos por exacerbación de la EPOC [enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica] [...] 3, record 11, Spanish, - ayuda%20a%20domicilio
Record 12 - internal organization data 2004-01-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Hygiene and Health
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Kellogg Foundation
1, record 12, English, Kellogg%20Foundation
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bolivia, Mexico and Zimbabwe took practical measures to establish an optimally balanced and productive workforce, setting up management information systems on nursing/midwifery personnel in primary health care, with support from WHO(World Health Organization) and the Kellogg Foundation. 1, record 12, English, - Kellogg%20Foundation
Record 12, Key term(s)
- W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Hygiène et santé
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Fondation Kellogg
1, record 12, French, Fondation%20Kellogg
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Bolivie, le Mexique et le Zimbabwe ont pris des mesures pratiques pour optimiser la répartition et la productivité du personnel en instaurant des systèmes d'information pour administrateurs sur le personnel infirmier et obstétrical des services de soins de santé primaires, avec l'appui de l'OMS et de la Fondation Kellogg. 1, record 12, French, - Fondation%20Kellogg
Record 12, Key term(s)
- Fondation W.K. Kellogg
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Higiene y Salud
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- Fundación Kellogg
1, record 12, Spanish, Fundaci%C3%B3n%20Kellogg
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12, Key term(s)
- Fundación W.K. Kellogg
Record 13 - internal organization data 2000-08-03
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- teeth-to-tail ratio
1, record 13, English, teeth%2Dto%2Dtail%20ratio
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The proportion of combat forces to administrative/logistic support in a nation’s armed forces and in specific military organizations, such as divisions, air wings, and fleets. 2, record 13, English, - teeth%2Dto%2Dtail%20ratio
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Teeth" refers to the fighting forces--the ships, aircraft, tanks, and personnel who will wage war and carry out other operational missions. "Tail" represents the infrastructure--military bases, health care and daycare benefits, environmental cleanup, the defense industrial base, and all the other enormous support and logistical resources that undergird fighting forces. 1, record 13, English, - teeth%2Dto%2Dtail%20ratio
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- ratio dents-queue
1, record 13, French, ratio%20dents%2Dqueue
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est vrai que l'OTAN jouit d'une supériorité numérique pour les forces terrestres déployées au contact immédiat du rideau de fer. Mais une forte proportion de ces troupes sert au [soutien logistique (la «queue» par opposition aux troupes de combat les «dents»)], car l'OTAN doit défendre collectivement une zone très étendue et qui ne constitue pas, comme le Pacte de Varsovie, un bloc géographique. Les forces armées soviétiques ont ainsi toujours bénéficié d'un ratio supérieur de troupes combattantes par rapport au personnel de soutien logistique (le ratio «dents-queue».). 1, record 13, French, - ratio%20dents%2Dqueue
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1999-02-05
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- direct pattern
1, record 14, English, direct%20pattern
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When health personnel are employed by an organized body, whether a social security agency or a public health authority, this has been defined as the "direct pattern" of providing medical care. 1, record 14, English, - direct%20pattern
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
HOHEA: Hogarth, J. Glossary of health care terminology. Copenhagen, WHO Regional Office for Europe, 1978. (Public Health in Europe, No. 4). 2, record 14, English, - direct%20pattern
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- système direct
1, record 14, French, syst%C3%A8me%20direct
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1999-02-05
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- indirect pattern
1, record 15, English, indirect%20pattern
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When health personnel are employed by an organized body... this has been defined as the "direct pattern" of providing medical care. When the responsible agency contracts with private practitioners or autonomous local entities(such as hospitals)... this has been defined as the "indirect pattern". 1, record 15, English, - indirect%20pattern
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
HOHEA: Hogarth, J. Glossary of health care terminology. Copenhagen, WHO Regional Office for Europe, 1978. (Public Health in Europe, No. 4). 2, record 15, English, - indirect%20pattern
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- système indirect 1, record 15, French, syst%C3%A8me%20indirect
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Organization Planning
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Institutional Strategy for National Capacity-building 1, record 16, English, Institutional%20Strategy%20for%20National%20Capacity%2Dbuilding
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fund managed by the Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office of UNICEF [United Nations Children's Fund] ;fully funded from supplementary funds contributions; supports national programmes involving universities in developing and training current and future health care personnel. 1, record 16, English, - Institutional%20Strategy%20for%20National%20Capacity%2Dbuilding
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Planification d'organisation
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Stratégie de renforcement des structures institutionnelles pour la création de capacités nationales
1, record 16, French, Strat%C3%A9gie%20de%20renforcement%20des%20structures%20institutionnelles%20pour%20la%20cr%C3%A9ation%20de%20capacit%C3%A9s%20nationales
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones varias
- Planificación de organización
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- Estrategia institucional para el fomento de la capacidad nacional
1, record 16, Spanish, Estrategia%20institucional%20para%20el%20fomento%20de%20la%20capacidad%20nacional
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1993-01-26
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- AMDoc/Option
1, record 17, English, AMDoc%2FOption
correct, United States
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- Option 1, record 17, English, Option
correct, United States
- AmDoc/Option Agency 1, record 17, English, AmDoc%2FOption%20Agency
former designation, correct, United States
- Option/AmDoc 1, record 17, English, Option%2FAmDoc
former designation, correct, United States
- AMDoc 1, record 17, English, AMDoc
former designation, correct, United States
- American Doctors 1, record 17, English, American%20Doctors
former designation, correct, United States
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nonsectarian, nonpolitical agency serving worldwide areas of health care shortage. Functions in matching health care and development personnel with domestic and overseas clinics, hospitals, and agencies where their service are needed 1, record 17, English, - AMDoc%2FOption
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- AMDoc/Option
1, record 17, French, AMDoc%2FOption
correct, United States
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- Option 1, record 17, French, Option
correct, United States
- AmDoc/Option Agency 1, record 17, French, AmDoc%2FOption%20Agency
former designation, correct, United States
- Option/AmDoc 1, record 17, French, Option%2FAmDoc
former designation, correct, United States
- AmDoc 1, record 17, French, AmDoc
former designation, correct, United States
- American Doctors 1, record 17, French, American%20Doctors
former designation, correct, United States
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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