Review of best practices in Canada and internationally for healthy child development

A similar approach has been instituted in Western Australia through the creation of an Early Years Taskforce which includes the directors general of the Department of Community Development; Health; Education and Training; Local Government and Regional Development; Housing and Works; Indigenous Affairs; the Premier and Cabinet and the Disability Services Commission.18 The aim of the Taskforce is to [...] The Office undertakes a variety of activities including leading the implementation of the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program; leading the implementation of the preschool speech and language program; leading the policy development and evaluation of the Better Beginnings, Better Futures program; and identifying and developing integration strategies and tools to guide children’s services. [...] Authoritativeness will likely depend on how respected and representative the organization is making the guideline, the organization’s motivation for developing the guideline and the methodology utilized for developing the guideline.36 As well, other factors such as the degree of dissemination of the guideline and the length of time that the guideline has been in existence will likely be considered [...] The rights of users are outlined in the Health Services and Social Services Act.49 These include: the right to be informed about health and social services resources available, the right to receive, with continuity and in a personalized and safe manner health and social services, the right to choose the professional or institution to receive those services from, the right to receive care where lif [...] This Code has six clauses – one example of the type of rights provided is outlined in clause two: the right to be treated with respect; the right to freedom from discrimination, coercion, and harassment; the right to dignity and independence; the right to services of appropriate standards; the right to effective communication; the right to be fully informed; the right to make an informed choice an