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SOINS INFIRMIERS SANTE COMMUNAUTAIRE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Medical Staff
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Licensed practical nurses
1, record 1, English, Licensed%20practical%20nurses
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Licensed practical nurses provide nursing care usually under the direction of medical practitioners, registered nurses or other health team members. Operating room technicians prepare patients and provide assistance to medical practitioners prior to and during surgery. Licensed practical nurses are employed in hospitals, nursing homes, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres, doctors' offices, clinics, companies, private homes and community health centres. Operating room technicians are employed in hospitals. 1, record 1, English, - Licensed%20practical%20nurses
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
3233: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 1, English, - Licensed%20practical%20nurses
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Personnel médical
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Infirmiers auxiliaires/infirmières auxiliaires
1, record 1, French, Infirmiers%20auxiliaires%2Finfirmi%C3%A8res%20auxiliaires
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les infirmiers auxiliaires administrent des soins infirmiers aux patients, habituellement sous la supervision des médecins, des infirmiers autorisés ou d’autres membres de l'équipe de santé. Les techniciens de salle d’opération préparent les patients et assistent les médecins praticiens avant et pendant les chirurgies. Les infirmiers auxiliaires travaillent dans des centres hospitaliers, des maisons de soins infirmiers, des établissements de soins prolongés, des centres de réadaptation, des cabinets de médecins, des cliniques, des entreprises, des centres de santé communautaire et chez des particuliers. Les techniciens de salle d’opération travaillent dans les centres hospitaliers. 1, record 1, French, - Infirmiers%20auxiliaires%2Finfirmi%C3%A8res%20auxiliaires
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
3233 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 1, French, - Infirmiers%20auxiliaires%2Finfirmi%C3%A8res%20auxiliaires
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-03-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- General Medicine
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Allied primary health practitioners
1, record 2, English, Allied%20primary%20health%20practitioners
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This unit group includes nurse practitioners, physician assistants and midwives who provide primary health care and treatment in conjunction with physicians and in collaboration with other health professionals. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants provide a range of health services to patients delivering preventive and continuous care toward the management of patients' health. Midwives provide full-course care to women and their babies during the pre- and post-natal period. Nurse practitioners are employed in community health centres, hospitals, clinics and rehabilitation centres. Physician assistants usually work in private practice, including group or team practices, hospitals and clinics. Midwives are employed in hospitals, clinics, birthing centres or in private practice. 1, record 2, English, - Allied%20primary%20health%20practitioners
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
3124: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 2, English, - Allied%20primary%20health%20practitioners
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Médecine générale
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Praticiens/praticiennes reliés en soins de santé primaire
1, record 2, French, Praticiens%2Fpraticiennes%20reli%C3%A9s%20en%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20primaire
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce groupe de base comprend les infirmiers praticiens, les adjoints au médecin et les sages-femmes qui fournissent des soins de santé primaires et des traitements conjointement avec les médecins et en collaboration avec d’autres professionnels de la santé. Les infirmiers praticiens et les adjoints au médecin fournissent une gamme de services de santé et dispensent des soins continus et préventifs aux patients dans le but de maintenir leur santé. Les sages-femmes donnent des soins complets aux femmes et à leurs bébés au cours de la grossesse et de la période post-natale. Les infirmiers praticiens travaillent dans des centres de santé communautaire, des centres hospitaliers, des cliniques et des centres de réadaptation. Les adjoints au médecin travaillent habituellement en cabinet privé, y compris les pratiques partagées, les centres hospitaliers et les cliniques. Les sages-femmes travaillent dans des centres hospitaliers, des cliniques, des centres de naissance ou en cabinet privé. 1, record 2, French, - Praticiens%2Fpraticiennes%20reli%C3%A9s%20en%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20primaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
3124 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 2, French, - Praticiens%2Fpraticiennes%20reli%C3%A9s%20en%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20primaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-11-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
- Medical Staff
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Office of Nursing Services
1, record 3, English, Office%20of%20Nursing%20Services
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ONS 1, record 3, English, ONS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - Office%20of%20Nursing%20Services
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
- Personnel médical
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Bureau des services de soins infirmiers
1, record 3, French, Bureau%20des%20services%20de%20soins%20infirmiers
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- BSSI 1, record 3, French, BSSI
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - Bureau%20des%20services%20de%20soins%20infirmiers
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-04-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
1, record 4, English, Ministry%20of%20Health%20and%20Long%2DTerm%20Care
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - Ministry%20of%20Health%20and%20Long%2DTerm%20Care
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Hygiène et santé
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ministère de la Santé et des Soins de longue durée
1, record 4, French, minist%C3%A8re%20de%20la%20Sant%C3%A9%20et%20des%20Soins%20de%20longue%20dur%C3%A9e
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - minist%C3%A8re%20de%20la%20Sant%C3%A9%20et%20des%20Soins%20de%20longue%20dur%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - minist%C3%A8re%20de%20la%20Sant%C3%A9%20et%20des%20Soins%20de%20longue%20dur%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités de los gobiernos provinciales canadienses
- Higiene y Salud
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Ministerio de Salud y Cuidados de Larga Duración
1, record 4, Spanish, Ministerio%20de%20Salud%20y%20Cuidados%20de%20Larga%20Duraci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-05-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Health Institutions
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- health station
1, record 5, English, health%20station
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, 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 5, English, - health%20station
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This terminology applies to Indian Health Services. 2, record 5, English, - health%20station
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Établissements de santé
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- poste sanitaire 1, record 5, French, poste%20sanitaire
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, 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 5, French, - poste%20sanitaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Establecimientos de salud
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- puesto de salud
1, record 5, Spanish, puesto%20de%20salud
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-09-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Medical Services Branch Scope of Practice for Community Health Nurses in a Health Centre Facility 1, record 6, English, Medical%20Services%20Branch%20Scope%20of%20Practice%20for%20Community%20Health%20Nurses%20in%20a%20Health%20Centre%20Facility
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Cadre de pratique pour le personnel infirmier en santé communautaire travaillant dans les postes de soins infirmiers et les centres de soins de santé de la Direction générale des services médicaux 1, record 6, French, Cadre%20de%20pratique%20pour%20le%20personnel%20infirmier%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20communautaire%20travaillant%20dans%20les%20postes%20de%20soins%20infirmiers%20et%20les%20centres%20de%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20de%20la%20Direction%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20des%20services%20m%C3%A9dicaux
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1992-12-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Northern Community Nursing Program
1, record 7, English, Northern%20Community%20Nursing%20Program
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- NCNP 2, record 7, English, NCNP
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Programme en santé communautaire de soins infirmiers des populations du nord
1, record 7, French, Programme%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20communautaire%20de%20soins%20infirmiers%20des%20populations%20du%20nord
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Santé et Bien-être social Canada, Direction des services médicaux. 1, record 7, French, - Programme%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20communautaire%20de%20soins%20infirmiers%20des%20populations%20du%20nord
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-07-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Military Occupational Codes - Officers
Universal entry(ies) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Nursing - Community Health
1, record 8, English, Nursing%20%2D%20Community%20Health
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
57.B2: classification specialty qualification code. 2, record 8, English, - Nursing%20%2D%20Community%20Health
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Community Health Nursing
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Groupes professionnels militaires des officiers
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Soins infirmiers - Santé communautaire
1, record 8, French, Soins%20infirmiers%20%2D%20Sant%C3%A9%20communautaire
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
57.B2 : code de qualification de spécialiste (classifications). 2, record 8, French, - Soins%20infirmiers%20%2D%20Sant%C3%A9%20communautaire
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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