To help meet current and future needs, the government is developing a 10-year health human resources plan for the health system.
The regional health authorities (RHAs) and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency provide most health services in Saskatchewan, either directly or through health care organizations. In the Athabasca Basin, health services are provided by the Athabasca Health Authority. Saskatchewan Health oversees and coordinates this network of partners. |  | | | | | | | Evaluates all aspects of health services delivery from a client-centred perspective. | | | | | |
Details about serving as a regional health authority board member.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Every year, Saskatchewan Health, the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency and the regional health authorities report on the previous year's results. | | | | | | The Practitioner Staff Appeals Tribunal is established under Section 45(1) of The Regional Health Services Act to hear appeals filed by practitioners regarding a decision of a board of a regional health authority or an affiliate. | | | | | | Board information, annual reports, addresses and phone numbers and links to websites of health regions and Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. | | | | | | Policies, procedures, and guidelines for use by health service providers and agencies, including regional health authorities, health care organizations, Saskatchewan Health, and the public. | | | |
Regional Health AuthoritiesHealth services are primarily delivered through 12 regional health authorities, often referred to as health regions. The regional health authorities were established under The Regional Health Services Act. The Act came into force August 1, 2002 and sets out the powers and responsibilities for both the Minister of Health and the regional health authorities. Each regional health authority has a governing board appointed by the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council who also appoints the chair and vice-chair. Major areas of responsibility include: - Hospitals;
- Health centres, wellness centres, and social centres;
- Emergency response services, including first responders, ambulance;
- Supportive care, such as long-term care, day programs, respite, palliative care and programs for patients with multiple disabilities;
- Home care;
- Community health services, such as public health nursing, public health inspection, dental health, vaccinations, and speech pathology;
- Mental health services; and
- Rehabilitation services.
Saskatchewan Cancer AgencyCancer care services are primarily delivered by the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. The Agency was established under The Cancer Agency Act. The Act came into force January 1, 2007 and sets out the powers and responsibilities for both the Minister of Health and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency has a governing board appointed by the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council who also appoints the chair and vice-chair. Major areas of responsibility include: - assess the cancer care and health care needs of the persons to whom the agency provides cancer care services;
- co-ordinate the cancer care services it provides with health services, provided by regional health authorities and other providers of health services;
- evaluate the cancer care services that are provided in Saskatchewan;
- establish provincial protocols and standards for cancer care services;
- educate health care providers in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment of persons at risk of cancer or diagnosed with cancer; and
- promote and encourage health and wellness.
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