The Department of Health and Wellness (French: "ministère de la Santé et du Mieux-être") is the department of the Government of Prince Edward Island responsible for providing oversight to health services in the province in accordance with the "Health Services Act". It establishes an accountability framework, standards for health services, performance targets, policy or guidelines for managing operations and delivery of services, and approvals for business plans and budgets. The Department also provides leadership in all matters related to public health and health promotion and informs policy to improve the health and well-being of citizens.
The minister of Justice and Public Safety (currently Mark McLane) is responsible for the department to the General Assembly. While the minister is head of the department, and provides policy/political direction, the day-to-day operations of the department are managed by the deputy minister (currently Lisa Thibeau), who is a public servant.
History.
The Department of Health and Wellness in Prince Edward Island has a history intertwined with the evolution of health services on the island. It was established to provide leadership and policy direction for PEI's healthcare system. A significant milestone was the creation of Health PEI in July 2010, which marked a shift towards a more unified and integrated healthcare system.
Legislation.
The Department of Health and Wellness is responsible for a number of laws related to the welfare and health of people in Prince Edward Island.