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The PEI Children with Complex Needs Navigation Program helps children with complex needs and their families find services for their child’s medical and non-medical needs. The navigator cannot provide medical care. However, they may be able to help with medical and non-medical needs through support, education, advocacy, and referrals to programs and services. Does my child qualify for the program? To receive navigation services, children must meet the criteria for Children with Complex Needs: Children with Complex Needs: are under the age of 18; and experience a physical, developmental...

Everyone who receives treatment through Health PEI has a health record. Health records contain information such as reports from care providers, results of tests such as blood work and diagnostic imaging (X-ray, MRI, etc.), and prescribed medications. Health records can be in paper or electronic format, or a combination of both. Your personal health information is confidential and protected against loss, theft, and unauthorized access and will be kept for as long as required by law. You can request: a copy of your own health record(s) and/or the health record(s) of a person who does not have...

Who are patient and family partners? Patient and Family Partners (PFPs) contribute in many ways throughout Health PEI. Some examples include participation in advisory groups, assist with development/review of new/revised education materials, assist in short-term quality improvement projects, contributing within one-time focus groups and in so many other ways. As such, PFPs are invaluable assets as we work toward improved health care services for Islanders. Are you looking to give back to your community? The benefits to becoming a PFP includes fostering and strengthening your community. Your...

A permit is needed to install or alter any boiler or pressure vessel, which is not housed in a private residence, for any of the following: Power (usually steam) boilers above 10 kw (34,152 BTUs) operating at 103 kPa (15 psi) or above, Heating (hot water or biomass) boilers above 20 kw (68,304 BTUs) operating at 201 kPa (30 psi) or above, or Pressure vessels with an internal diameter of more than 152.4 mm (6 inches) operating at 103 kPa (15 psi) or above. A permit is not required to install or alter a boiler or pressure vessel that is not under pressure or is vented to the atmosphere. Am I...

Services that provide ground transportation by stretcher, for persons who do not require medical oversight in Prince Edward Island, are required to be licensed under the Stretcher Transportation Act . Stretcher transportation services providers operate non-ambulance services in a specialized vehicle that meet the Stretcher Transportation Regulations that are equipped and staffed according to the Regulations. Licensing Stretcher Transportation Operators are required to apply for a license through the Registrar for Stretcher Transportation Services with the Department of Health and Wellness, in...

Health Innovation Fund provides financial assistance to new projects or initiatives that support best practices, implementation of new technologies, and application of new methodologies or processes across the health care system. The fund is designed to foster innovation and the implementation of creative solutions to improve health care services for Islanders. The Department of Health and Wellness, in support of its Provincial Health Plan 2023-2028, has created the Health Innovation Fund aimed at unlocking opportunities and ideas that strengthen the health care system. Consideration for...

Program Closed As of February 21, 2025, the budget for this program has been fully committed and the program is now closed. Is my project eligible for funding? Projects must meet the following criteria: Applicant is the property owner; Property is not connected to centralized or municipal water and sewer; Roadway access to the property does not exist or needs to be upgraded (paving is not included); Construction on the project has not started; The property must have been owned by the applicant for at least one year prior to application; and The program will only be available for developments...

The PEI Public Service Commission (PSC) is committed to building a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and promoting welcoming, inclusive, and respectful workplaces that are accessible to all interested individuals seeking a career in the public service. For more information, refer to the Province of Prince Edward Island Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Policy. The PSC Diversity Employment Program (DEP) supports individuals belonging to diversity groups including Indigenous peoples, neurodivergent candidates, persons living with disabilities, immigrants...