Health Care Safety and Quality
The health care system strives to deliver the highest quality services possible.
Safety is a fundamental element of quality and is increasingly the focus of attention around the world.
As intended, the complex processes associated with healthcare can bring significant benefits. Sometimes,
however, the results of the care provided may be not as expected. While we know that no system is error-free,
we continually work with our health partners to improve patient safety and quality, striving to be as close
to error-free as possible.
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Health Infostructure Atlantic
Formed In January 2000 by the Departments of Health of New Brunswick,
Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island,
the purpose of Health Infostructure Atlantic (HIA) is to share
health information/technology initiatives, to identify projects
or strategies for collaborative development, and use of best practices.
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Nova Scotia's Nursing Strategy
The nursing strategy, introduced in 2001, is a multi-year plan
that provides a comprehensive and coordinated approach to enhancing
the quality of work life for nurses, retaining experienced nurses
in the system, and creating an environment in which recruitment
efforts will be successful. The department invests $5 million
each year on strategy initiatives and programs. |
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Nova Scotia Telehealth Network
Nova Scotia was the first province in Canada to establish a province-wide
telehealth network in 1999. The Nova Scotia Telehealth Network
is focused on providing patient care closer to home and supporting
health professionals. The network uses videoconferencing equipment
located in health care facilities throughout the province. |
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Nova Scotia Hospital Information System
Over the next three years all of Nova Scotia's hospitals will
be connected with a new information system for the sharing of
pertinent health information. Patients, health professionals,
administrators, as well as the public, will all benefit from the
Nova Scotia Hospital Information System. |
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Primary Health Care
The Nova Scotia Department of Health recognizes the need to consider
the broader determinants of health as a means of improving the
health of its population. Find out more about the various primary
health care renewal activities the department is undertaking,
including the Strengthening Primary Care Initiative. |
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Your
Health Matters
Your Health Matters is a plan for the direction of health
care in Nova Scotia. The Department of Health, the Office of Health
Promotion, district health authorities, health partners, and communities
are involved in developing and implementing a number of important
activities. Your Health Matters contains those that are
most directly linked to the greatest health concerns of Nova Scotians. |
