Release of the Nova Scotia Health Equity Framework
The Nova Scotia Health Equity Framework is a guide the Nova Scotia Government, health practitioners, and health system partners will use to identify, reduce, or eliminate the reasons— such as racism and discrimination—why people from some communities do not receive the same level of health care as others.
This framework sets out the actions the government will take to help us transform our health system and achieve the goals in Nova Scotia’s Action for Health plan.
The Department of Health and Wellness (DHW), along with our health system partners, led the development of this framework. As part of the process to develop it, DHW met with underrepresented and underserved communities, held public online surveys, and reviewed existing health inclusion strategies and best practices research from other provinces.
The framework has three key themes: 1) Patient Experience, 2) Health Human Resources, and 3) Health System Policies and Practices. It includes priority actions under each of these key themes.
DHW is accountable for ensuring the actions and priorities identified in this Health Equity Framework are implemented. DHW will do this by tracking actions with our partners, measuring the progress of these actions, and engaging with the communities. We will also publicly report on progress on a regular basis.
Release of the Nova Scotia Health Equity Framework
The Nova Scotia Health Equity Framework is a guide the Nova Scotia Government, health practitioners, and health system partners will use to identify, reduce, or eliminate the reasons— such as racism and discrimination—why people from some communities do not receive the same level of health care as others.
This framework sets out the actions the government will take to help us transform our health system and achieve the goals in Nova Scotia’s Action for Health plan.
The Department of Health and Wellness (DHW), along with our health system partners, led the development of this framework. As part of the process to develop it, DHW met with underrepresented and underserved communities, held public online surveys, and reviewed existing health inclusion strategies and best practices research from other provinces.
The framework has three key themes: 1) Patient Experience, 2) Health Human Resources, and 3) Health System Policies and Practices. It includes priority actions under each of these key themes.
DHW is accountable for ensuring the actions and priorities identified in this Health Equity Framework are implemented. DHW will do this by tracking actions with our partners, measuring the progress of these actions, and engaging with the communities. We will also publicly report on progress on a regular basis.
We have chosen to use identity-first language. That means that we refer to people by their disability first. For example, we say “disabled people” or “disabled Nova Scotians.” We made this decision after consulting with the Accessibility Directorate. We understand that choosing either identity-first language or person-first language is a personal choice. We encourage you to identify yourself the way you prefer.
