A five-year health plan aimed at setting a vision and a path for the PEI healthcare system was released today by the Department of Health and Wellness. The proactive plan puts people at the forefront, stabilizes the workforce, addresses inequities, advances innovation and...
(PEI Dept. of Health; prepared by Dr. Jason Doiron, February 2006)
Operational and Care Service Standards for Community Care Facilities (Revised 2016) are standards approved by Department of Health and Wellness and Community Care and Facilities and Nursing Homes Board for PEI community care facilities to meet provincial licensing require
The $5 copay Prescription Care medications for eligible program participants are: Cardiovascular Disease Chlorthalidone Hydrochlorothiazide Indapamide Metolazone Furosemide Eplerenone Spironolactone Amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide...
A recent report on the review of practices used to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in long term care facilities identifies 17 recommendations to enhance care for residents. “I want to thank the review panel for their extensive work on this report. This will assist us in enhancing...
Prince Edward Island is joining several other provinces and territories by expanding the use of biosimilar drug treatments for Island residents. Through the PEI Biosimilar Initiative, coverage under PEI Pharmacare for certain drugs will be replaced with coverage for biosimilar...
If you are a long-term psychiatric patient receiving treatment in the community, you may be eligible for coverage of approved long-acting injectable antipsychotic medication costs through the Community Mental Health Drug Program. Am I eligible? You are eligible for the program if...
If you have been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and have been prescribed oxygen, you may be eligible for coverage of expenses through the Home Oxygen Program. Am I eligible? You are eligible for the program if you: are a PEI resident as defined by the...