Framework for Action


G. Chronic Care

PROPOSED ACTION

 RESPONSIBILITY COMMITMENT - TIMELINE

1. Better coordination of and support for volunteers

 Community orgs. See A1-3

2. Educators as part of a team to visit Gabriola on regular basis

 VIHA & Health practitioners on island  

3. Health care providers should be encouraged to encourage patients to actively participate in management of their condition<

  

4. Formation of local peer support groups and identification of other potential supports (ie. Life Line program)

 To be included in proposal re: pilot

5. Zoning changes to permit apartments/condominiums for seniors

 Islands Trust Long Term – OCP process

6. Integration of Home Care into Gabriola Primary Health Care system

 VIHA & Health practitioners on Island Discussion to occur in August