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SOINS INFIRMIERS DOMICILE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-05-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Medical Staff
- Paramedical Staff
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- health care provider
1, record 1, English, health%20care%20provider
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- HCP 2, record 1, English, HCP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- healthcare provider 3, record 1, English, healthcare%20provider
correct
- HCP 4, record 1, English, HCP
correct
- HCP 4, record 1, English, HCP
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An individual ... that can provide health care to any community member. 5, record 1, English, - health%20care%20provider
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - health%20care%20provider
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
health care provider: designation standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 6, record 1, English, - health%20care%20provider
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Personnel médical
- Personnel para-médical
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fournisseur de soins de santé
1, record 1, French, fournisseur%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fournisseuse de soins de santé 2, record 1, French, fournisseuse%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- prestateur de soins de santé 3, record 1, French, prestateur%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- prestatrice de soins de santé 3, record 1, French, prestatrice%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- prestataire de soins de santé 4, record 1, French, prestataire%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- dispensateur de soins de santé 5, record 1, French, dispensateur%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- dispensatrice de soins de santé 6, record 1, French, dispensatrice%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne [...] qui peut prodiguer des soins de santé à n’importe quel membre d’une collectivité. 3, record 1, French, - fournisseur%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - fournisseur%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - fournisseur%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Personal médico
- Personal paramédico
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- proveedor de cuidados de salud
1, record 1, Spanish, proveedor%20de%20cuidados%20de%20salud
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- proveedora de cuidados de salud 2, record 1, Spanish, proveedora%20de%20cuidados%20de%20salud
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, 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 1, Spanish, - proveedor%20de%20cuidados%20de%20salud
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-04-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Immunology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Beyond Caring 1, record 2, English, Beyond%20Caring
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Immunologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Au-delà du cœur 1, record 2, French, Au%2Ddel%C3%A0%20du%20c%26oelig%3Bur
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Réseau national de mentors pour la prestation de soins infirmiers à domicile-VIH/sida. 1, record 2, French, - Au%2Ddel%C3%A0%20du%20c%26oelig%3Bur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source : Discours de la Ministre de la Santé, 04/95. 1, record 2, French, - Au%2Ddel%C3%A0%20du%20c%26oelig%3Bur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-09-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
- Sociology of Medicine
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- home support service
1, record 3, English, home%20support%20service
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A service offered to people with impairments to allow them to continue living at home. 2, record 3, English, - home%20support%20service
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These services can include nursing, psychosocial, medical, rehabilitation and nutrition, and home support services for activities of daily living, as well as palliative care, bereavement support and caregiver services. 3, record 3, English, - home%20support%20service
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
home support service: term usually used in the plural. 2, record 3, English, - home%20support%20service
Record 3, Key term(s)
- home support services
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
- Sociologie de la médecine
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- service de soutien à domicile
1, record 3, French, service%20de%20soutien%20%C3%A0%20domicile
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- service de maintien à domicile 2, record 3, French, service%20de%20maintien%20%C3%A0%20domicile
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Service offert aux personnes atteintes d’incapacités afin de leur permettre de continuer à vivre dans leur domicile. 3, record 3, French, - service%20de%20soutien%20%C3%A0%20domicile
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les services offerts peuvent comprendre des services infirmiers, psychosociaux, médicaux, de réadaptation et de nutrition, des services d’aide à domicile pour les activités de la vie quotidienne, des soins palliatifs et du soutien au deuil, des services aux proches aidants. 4, record 3, French, - service%20de%20soutien%20%C3%A0%20domicile
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le vocable «soutien à domicile» est préféré à «maintien à domicile», employé auparavant, pour la raison suivante : le terme «soutien» place l’accent sur la personne, en mesure d’exercer ses choix, alors que le terme «maintien» renvoie à un objectif extérieur à la personne. 5, record 3, French, - service%20de%20soutien%20%C3%A0%20domicile
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
service de soutien à domicile; service de maintien à domicile : termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel. 3, record 3, French, - service%20de%20soutien%20%C3%A0%20domicile
Record 3, Key term(s)
- services de soutien à domicile
- services de maintien à domicile
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización médica y hospitalaria
- Sociología de la medicina
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- servicios de ayuda domiciliaria
1, record 3, Spanish, servicios%20de%20ayuda%20domiciliaria
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- servicios de ayuda a domicilio 2, record 3, Spanish, servicios%20de%20ayuda%20a%20domicilio
correct, masculine noun
- SAD 3, record 3, Spanish, SAD
correct, masculine noun
- SAD 3, record 3, Spanish, SAD
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de servicios sanitarios, personales y domésticos prestados en el domicilio de la persona para facilitar su vida en el mismo y evitar internamientos. 3, record 3, Spanish, - servicios%20de%20ayuda%20domiciliaria
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-11-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
- Medical Staff
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Office of Nursing Services
1, record 4, English, Office%20of%20Nursing%20Services
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ONS 1, record 4, English, ONS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Office of Nursing Services is a division of Health Canada's First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB). ONS provides nursing leadership, support and consultation to nursing services within the department, encompassing the health needs of clients on reserve. The Office of Nursing Services was established in 2001, and works in partnership with regional nursing teams and other directorates and programs. Jointly, First Nations and Inuit Health regions, Home and Community Care and the Office of Nursing Services share the vision of providing quality nursing practices to enhance the health of First Nations 1, record 4, English, - Office%20of%20Nursing%20Services
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
- Personnel médical
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Bureau des services de soins infirmiers
1, record 4, French, Bureau%20des%20services%20de%20soins%20infirmiers
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- BSSI 1, record 4, French, BSSI
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bureau des services de soins infirmiers(BSSI) est une division de la Direction générale de la santé des Premières nations et des Inuits(DGSPNI). Le BSSI exerce un leadership et offre des services de soutien et de consultation en soins infirmiers aux services infirmiers du Ministère, ce qui englobe les besoins en santé des clients des réserves. Le Bureau des services de soins infirmiers a été établi en 2001 et travaille en collaboration avec les équipes régionales de soins infirmiers et les autres directions et programmes. Ensemble, les régions de Santé des Premières nations et des Inuits, les Soins à domicile et en milieu communautaire et le Bureau des services de soins infirmiers partagent une vision commune qui est d’offrir des pratiques de soins infirmiers de qualité dans le but d’améliorer la santé des Premières nations et des Inuits. 1, record 4, French, - Bureau%20des%20services%20de%20soins%20infirmiers
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-04-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
1, record 5, English, Ministry%20of%20Health%20and%20Long%2DTerm%20Care
correct, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The ministry is responsible for administering the health care system and providing services to the Ontario public through such programs as health insurance, drug benefits, assistive devices, care for the mentally ill, long-term care, home care, community and public health, and health promotion and disease prevention. It also regulates hospitals and nursing homes, operates psychiatric hospitals and medical laboratories, and co-ordinates emergency health services. 1, record 5, English, - Ministry%20of%20Health%20and%20Long%2DTerm%20Care
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Hygiène et santé
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ministère de la Santé et des Soins de longue durée
1, record 5, French, minist%C3%A8re%20de%20la%20Sant%C3%A9%20et%20des%20Soins%20de%20longue%20dur%C3%A9e
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ministère de la Santé et des Soins de longue durée est chargé de l'administration du système de soins de santé et de la prestation de services à la population de l'Ontario par l'entremise de divers programmes dont l'Assurance-santé, les programmes de médicament, le Programme des appareils et accessoires fonctionnels, les soins aux malades mentaux, les soins de longue durée, les soins à domicile, les services de santé communautaire et de santé publique, la promotion de la santé et la prévention de la maladie. Il réglemente également les hôpitaux et les maisons de soins infirmiers, administre des hôpitaux psychiatriques et des laboratoires médicaux, et coordonne les services de santé d’urgence. 1, record 5, French, - minist%C3%A8re%20de%20la%20Sant%C3%A9%20et%20des%20Soins%20de%20longue%20dur%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L’usage canadien veut que l’on mette une minuscule à «ministère» lorsqu’il commence la dénomination. On met une majuscule à chacun des compléments. 2, record 5, French, - minist%C3%A8re%20de%20la%20Sant%C3%A9%20et%20des%20Soins%20de%20longue%20dur%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités de los gobiernos provinciales canadienses
- Higiene y Salud
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Ministerio de Salud y Cuidados de Larga Duración
1, record 5, Spanish, Ministerio%20de%20Salud%20y%20Cuidados%20de%20Larga%20Duraci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-11-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- home care nursing 1, record 6, English, home%20care%20nursing
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- soins infirmiers à la maison
1, record 6, French, soins%20infirmiers%20%C3%A0%20la%20maison
masculine noun, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- soins infirmiers à domicile 1, record 6, French, soins%20infirmiers%20%C3%A0%20domicile
masculine noun, plural
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Key term(s)
- soin infirmier à la maison
- soin infirmier à domicile
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización médica y hospitalaria
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuidados de enfermería a domicilio
1, record 6, Spanish, cuidados%20de%20enfermer%C3%ADa%20a%20domicilio
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- enfermería a domicilio 2, record 6, Spanish, enfermer%C3%ADa%20a%20domicilio
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] se tenderá a que esta enfermera de atención primaria potencie el trabajo en el domicilio familiar instaurándose la enfermera de salud familiar, cuyas funciones básicas serán: ayudar a las personas y familias a hacer frente a las enfermedades y a las discapacidades crónicas; facilitar al acortamiento de la estancia hospitalaria, al proporcionar cuidados de enfermería a domicilio; actuar como enlace entre la familia, el médico de familia y en general con los servicios sociosanitarios, siendo el proveedor principal cuando las necesidades identificadas estén más relacionadas con los cuidados de enfermería. 1, record 6, Spanish, - cuidados%20de%20enfermer%C3%ADa%20a%20domicilio
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La infraestructura necesaria para abordar un programa de estas características debe contemplar la participación de personal médico y de enfermería a domicilio. La enfermería debe ser flexible, capaz de ofertar una o dos visitas diarias si es necesario, y siempre ha de establecerse una vía de comunicación entre paciente y equipo de HD [hospitalización domiciliaria] para atender cualquier posible incidencia evolutiva que surja en el domicilio. 2, record 6, Spanish, - cuidados%20de%20enfermer%C3%ADa%20a%20domicilio
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-10-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Hygiene and Health
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Comprehensive Guide for the Care of Persons with HIV Disease
1, record 7, English, Comprehensive%20Guide%20for%20the%20Care%20of%20Persons%20with%20HIV%20Disease
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
College of Family Physicians of Canada. 2, record 7, English, - Comprehensive%20Guide%20for%20the%20Care%20of%20Persons%20with%20HIV%20Disease
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Module 1: Adults - Men, Women, Adolescents; Module 2: Infants, Children, Youth; Module 3: Nursing Care; Module 4: Palliative Care; Module 5: Managing Your Health; Module 6: Psychosocial Care; Module 7: Rehabilitation Services; Module 8: A Manual for Home Support Workers. 3, record 7, English, - Comprehensive%20Guide%20for%20the%20Care%20of%20Persons%20with%20HIV%20Disease
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Hygiène et santé
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Un guide complet des soins aux personnes atteintes d’une infection à VIH
1, record 7, French, Un%20guide%20complet%20des%20soins%20aux%20personnes%20atteintes%20d%26rsquo%3Bune%20infection%20%C3%A0%20VIH
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Collège des médecins de famille du Canada. 1, record 7, French, - Un%20guide%20complet%20des%20soins%20aux%20personnes%20atteintes%20d%26rsquo%3Bune%20infection%20%C3%A0%20VIH
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Division du VIH/sida, Santé Canada. 1, record 7, French, - Un%20guide%20complet%20des%20soins%20aux%20personnes%20atteintes%20d%26rsquo%3Bune%20infection%20%C3%A0%20VIH
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Module 1 : Adultes, Hommes, Femmes, Adolescents; Module 2 : Nourrissons, enfants, adolescents; Module 3 :Soins infirmiers; Module 4 :Soins palliatifs; Module 5 : Vous et votre santé; Module 6 :Soins psychosociaux; Module 7 : Services de réadaptation; Module 8 : Un guide pour les auxiliaires de soins à domicile. 1, record 7, French, - Un%20guide%20complet%20des%20soins%20aux%20personnes%20atteintes%20d%26rsquo%3Bune%20infection%20%C3%A0%20VIH
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-05-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Viral Diseases
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- National HIV/AIDS Nursing Mentors Project for Home Health Nursing 1, record 8, English, National%20HIV%2FAIDS%20Nursing%20Mentors%20Project%20for%20Home%20Health%20Nursing
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, Key term(s)
- National HIV AIDS Nursing Mentors Project for Home Health Nursing
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Maladies virales
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Projet national des mentors infirmiers en VIH/sida pour soins infirmiers à domicile
1, record 8, French, Projet%20national%20des%20mentors%20infirmiers%20en%20VIH%2Fsida%20pour%20soins%20infirmiers%20%C3%A0%20domicile
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Association des infirmières et infirmiers du Canada. 1, record 8, French, - Projet%20national%20des%20mentors%20infirmiers%20en%20VIH%2Fsida%20pour%20soins%20infirmiers%20%C3%A0%20domicile
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-11-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- type III care 1, record 9, English, type%20III%20care
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- heavy care 2, record 9, English, heavy%20care
- heavy nursing care 2, record 9, English, heavy%20nursing%20care
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technically skilled nursing care; care requiring a high time component. 2, record 9, English, - type%20III%20care
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... provide heavy nursing care at home. 2, record 9, English, - type%20III%20care
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- soins de type III
1, record 9, French, soins%20de%20type%20III
masculine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- soins infirmiers de type III 2, record 9, French, soins%20infirmiers%20de%20type%20III
masculine noun, plural
- soins infirmiers assidus 2, record 9, French, soins%20infirmiers%20assidus
proposal, masculine noun, plural
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Soins infirmiers spécialisés exigeant beaucoup de temps. 2, record 9, French, - soins%20de%20type%20III
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] assurer des soins infirmiers(de type III) à domicile [...] 2, record 9, French, - soins%20de%20type%20III
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Règlement sur le soin des anciens combattants, article 2, où ils sont définis. 1, record 9, French, - soins%20de%20type%20III
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminologie tirée du Lexique du Programme pour anciens combattants avançant en âge, Services aux anciens combattants, Charlottetown, octobre 1984. 1, record 9, French, - soins%20de%20type%20III
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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