OCT 1131 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
why are there special systems for veterans? - Answers :-The health of members of the
Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), RCMP and CAF Veterans is a Federal responsibility
-Veterans have unique needs in comparison to the general population
-Illness and disability associated with military service may continue long after service is
complete
-Veterans may receive provincial health services as well
what is the VAC mission? - Answers :"To provide exemplary, client-centred services
and benefits that respond to the needs of veterans, our other clients and their families,
in recognition of their services to Canada; and to keep the memory of their
achievements and sacrifices alive for all Canadians."
what is VAC? - Answers :veterans affairs canada
What are the VAC programs and services? - Answers :-The New Veterans Charter's
programs and services can be summed up in one word: "wellness."
-One-on-one case management Rehabilitation Program
-Financial benefits
-Group health insurance (Blue Cross)
-Job placement assistance and vocational rehabilitation
-Disability awards and other supports and allowances
-Support for families
what is AOT? - Answers :area OT
-responsible for sending referrals for clients
what is FOT? - Answers :field OT
-people who receive referrals and work directly with veterans
what is DVA? - Answers :Department of Veteran Affairs
what is POC 1? - Answers :program of choice 1
-simple equipment; toilet seat raiser, reacher
what is POC 13? - Answers :program of choice 13
-more expensive equipment; home modifications etc.
what is POC 12? - Answers :program of choice 12
-health services; OT
what is an A vs B client (VAC)? - Answers :-A client: not as linked to pension services;
have to be more selective/careful when making treatment plans
,-B client: don't need to make the case that you are linked to pension; more eligible for
services
what are the treatment benefits of VAC? - Answers :-You will qualify for healthcare
coverage and receive a VAC healthcare card if you qualify for: a disability benefit, the
Veterans Independence Program, the War Veterans Allowance, or financial assistance
from VAC for long-term care.
-Access to pharmacy, eye care, physio, OT, foot care, nursing, psychology, aids to daily
living, special equipment, etc; Access will depend on their pensioned condition(s) and A
or B status
VAC rehabilitation programs - Answers :-rehabilitation needs will be assessed and then
your individualized rehabilitation plan will be developed.Your rehabilitation plan is the
roadmap to your recovery. The plan can include treatments from: Medical rehabilitation
- services to improve your health to the fullest extent, or Psycho-social rehabilitation -
health services to help you regain your independence.
-When you are ready, your rehab plan can also include vocational rehabilitation. This
part of your plan will identify the training or skills development you need to start a new
career.
ways to access OT (VAC) - Answers :-through healthcare benefits (Blue cross)
-through rehabilitation programs (PCVRS)
-types of OT services: home assessments, mobility assessments, equipment
prescription, routine and memory interventions, mental health support, activity
participation and community engagement, support during vocational rehab
-clinical care manager (Blue cross): could be OT, SW, psychologist or RN, targeted
support for complex veterans, linkage with community supports and counseling
what is WSIB? - Answers :Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
•Province-wide workers' compensation Insurance organization operating at "arms-
length" to Ontario Government.
•Provides no-fault, wage-loss benefits and healthcare coverage, to help people get back
to work after a work-related injury or illness.
•Promotes prevention and safe working practices.
what mandates WSIB? - Answers :the Workplace safety and insurance act (WSIA)
what funds WSIB? - Answers :ontario employers who have a compulsory obligation to
pay into the WSIB system
when was WSIB established? - Answers :1914 as public policy option or remedy to:
-increases in work related fatalities and injuries
-minimal employer accountability to employee respect of work-related injury and
motivation to invest upfront in safety/education practices
-litigation was only resource
, what are the types of OT roles within the WSIB system? - Answers :-direct service roles:
OTs, return to work specialist, home modification consultant
-advisory roles: non-economic loss clinical specialist, program and provider specialist
what are the direct service OT roles (WSIB)? - Answers :-occupational therapist:
decisions healthcare equipment/services, completion of personal care assessment
(PCA) benefit determination, return to work specialist (RTWS), home modification
consultant (HMC)
what are the advisory OT roles (WSIB)? - Answers :-noneconomic loss clinical specialist
(NEL): equates disability/impairment to benefit payout
-program and provider specialist (PPS): focus is quality of health care programs
provided by external healthcare providers (audits, liaising, HC program development)
OT roles in the WSIB system: external healthcare providers - Answers :-trauma and
acute hospital based care
-WSIB speciality programs
-province wide community based services
-fee for service
WSIB speciality programs - Answers :-interdisciplinary assessment/treatment (regionally
based in existing hospitals with exclusive business service delivery model. Attractive as
provides another revenue generating stream.)
*OTs employed as salaried or contractors
WSIB: province wide community based services - Answers :Through procurement
processes (e.g., RFP), "aimed at addressing rising costs while maintain best possible
care,". WSIB is developing partnerships with agencies, who will provide services
province wide.
*OTs often align with these companies (get on the roster) and do contract work as a
self-employed practitioner.
WSIB: fee for service - Answers :where there are health care delivery gaps and
geographical barriers to providing care.
*OTs fee for service: while a fee guideline is published on the WSIB website, flexibility
on case-by-case basis is honored
what is Canadian Medicare? - Answers :decentralized, universal, publicly funded health
system
-all citizens and permanent residents receive medically necessary hospital and
physician services free at the point of use
-for excluded services (i.e., outpatient prescription drugs and dental care), some
provincial coverage is provided for targeted groups, and two-thirds of Canadians have
private insurance
why are there special systems for veterans? - Answers :-The health of members of the
Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), RCMP and CAF Veterans is a Federal responsibility
-Veterans have unique needs in comparison to the general population
-Illness and disability associated with military service may continue long after service is
complete
-Veterans may receive provincial health services as well
what is the VAC mission? - Answers :"To provide exemplary, client-centred services
and benefits that respond to the needs of veterans, our other clients and their families,
in recognition of their services to Canada; and to keep the memory of their
achievements and sacrifices alive for all Canadians."
what is VAC? - Answers :veterans affairs canada
What are the VAC programs and services? - Answers :-The New Veterans Charter's
programs and services can be summed up in one word: "wellness."
-One-on-one case management Rehabilitation Program
-Financial benefits
-Group health insurance (Blue Cross)
-Job placement assistance and vocational rehabilitation
-Disability awards and other supports and allowances
-Support for families
what is AOT? - Answers :area OT
-responsible for sending referrals for clients
what is FOT? - Answers :field OT
-people who receive referrals and work directly with veterans
what is DVA? - Answers :Department of Veteran Affairs
what is POC 1? - Answers :program of choice 1
-simple equipment; toilet seat raiser, reacher
what is POC 13? - Answers :program of choice 13
-more expensive equipment; home modifications etc.
what is POC 12? - Answers :program of choice 12
-health services; OT
what is an A vs B client (VAC)? - Answers :-A client: not as linked to pension services;
have to be more selective/careful when making treatment plans
,-B client: don't need to make the case that you are linked to pension; more eligible for
services
what are the treatment benefits of VAC? - Answers :-You will qualify for healthcare
coverage and receive a VAC healthcare card if you qualify for: a disability benefit, the
Veterans Independence Program, the War Veterans Allowance, or financial assistance
from VAC for long-term care.
-Access to pharmacy, eye care, physio, OT, foot care, nursing, psychology, aids to daily
living, special equipment, etc; Access will depend on their pensioned condition(s) and A
or B status
VAC rehabilitation programs - Answers :-rehabilitation needs will be assessed and then
your individualized rehabilitation plan will be developed.Your rehabilitation plan is the
roadmap to your recovery. The plan can include treatments from: Medical rehabilitation
- services to improve your health to the fullest extent, or Psycho-social rehabilitation -
health services to help you regain your independence.
-When you are ready, your rehab plan can also include vocational rehabilitation. This
part of your plan will identify the training or skills development you need to start a new
career.
ways to access OT (VAC) - Answers :-through healthcare benefits (Blue cross)
-through rehabilitation programs (PCVRS)
-types of OT services: home assessments, mobility assessments, equipment
prescription, routine and memory interventions, mental health support, activity
participation and community engagement, support during vocational rehab
-clinical care manager (Blue cross): could be OT, SW, psychologist or RN, targeted
support for complex veterans, linkage with community supports and counseling
what is WSIB? - Answers :Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
•Province-wide workers' compensation Insurance organization operating at "arms-
length" to Ontario Government.
•Provides no-fault, wage-loss benefits and healthcare coverage, to help people get back
to work after a work-related injury or illness.
•Promotes prevention and safe working practices.
what mandates WSIB? - Answers :the Workplace safety and insurance act (WSIA)
what funds WSIB? - Answers :ontario employers who have a compulsory obligation to
pay into the WSIB system
when was WSIB established? - Answers :1914 as public policy option or remedy to:
-increases in work related fatalities and injuries
-minimal employer accountability to employee respect of work-related injury and
motivation to invest upfront in safety/education practices
-litigation was only resource
, what are the types of OT roles within the WSIB system? - Answers :-direct service roles:
OTs, return to work specialist, home modification consultant
-advisory roles: non-economic loss clinical specialist, program and provider specialist
what are the direct service OT roles (WSIB)? - Answers :-occupational therapist:
decisions healthcare equipment/services, completion of personal care assessment
(PCA) benefit determination, return to work specialist (RTWS), home modification
consultant (HMC)
what are the advisory OT roles (WSIB)? - Answers :-noneconomic loss clinical specialist
(NEL): equates disability/impairment to benefit payout
-program and provider specialist (PPS): focus is quality of health care programs
provided by external healthcare providers (audits, liaising, HC program development)
OT roles in the WSIB system: external healthcare providers - Answers :-trauma and
acute hospital based care
-WSIB speciality programs
-province wide community based services
-fee for service
WSIB speciality programs - Answers :-interdisciplinary assessment/treatment (regionally
based in existing hospitals with exclusive business service delivery model. Attractive as
provides another revenue generating stream.)
*OTs employed as salaried or contractors
WSIB: province wide community based services - Answers :Through procurement
processes (e.g., RFP), "aimed at addressing rising costs while maintain best possible
care,". WSIB is developing partnerships with agencies, who will provide services
province wide.
*OTs often align with these companies (get on the roster) and do contract work as a
self-employed practitioner.
WSIB: fee for service - Answers :where there are health care delivery gaps and
geographical barriers to providing care.
*OTs fee for service: while a fee guideline is published on the WSIB website, flexibility
on case-by-case basis is honored
what is Canadian Medicare? - Answers :decentralized, universal, publicly funded health
system
-all citizens and permanent residents receive medically necessary hospital and
physician services free at the point of use
-for excluded services (i.e., outpatient prescription drugs and dental care), some
provincial coverage is provided for targeted groups, and two-thirds of Canadians have
private insurance
