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SYSTEM BUILDING

CHN RENEWS VISION, MISSION, VALUES & STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS

In the spring of 2006, the CHN Board of Directors initiated a formal strategic planning process. The objective of the process was to develop a renewed strategic direction and plan for the organization. Extensive consultations were undertaken with CHN members and a number of external stakeholders as part of the process. In summary, the findings of the stakeholder consultation process reinforced the need for the CHN to critically review its mandate and role within an evolving healthcare environment and determine appropriate strategic directions to guide its future work. The review resulted in a renewed vision, mission and values statement for the Network as well as confirmation of five strategic goals. [Click here for a summary of the highlights emerging from the strategic planning process and for a copy of the complete report]

CHN GOVERNANCE RENEWAL & ACCOUNTABILITY FRAMEWORK

[Click here for a summary of the highlights emerging from the strategic planning process and for a copy of the complete report]

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

CHN PLANNING PANDEMIC WORKSHOPS TO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO TEST PANDEMIC PLANS

The CHN is coordinating participation of its members in a series of Planning Days to review the progress that has been made with respect to pandemic planning for the maternal, newborn, and paediatric populations. The Planning Days will involve CHN members in a facilitated table-top exercise to test their organizational plans in simulated scenarios that will require a system-level response. The first workshop is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2008, with a second workshop being planned for the Fall 2008. Participants at the workshops will be organized by LHIN and will provide an opportunity to ‘test’ current plans through participation in table-top exercises. The Planning Workshops build on the previous work undertaken by the CHN to facilitate linkages and discussions among CHN members. [Click here for a copy of the discussion paper]

STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS WITH LHINs

The CHN is continuing to meet with the five (5) Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) within its membership catchment area to explore opportunities to work together to strengthen planning, coordination and integration of services for the maternal/newborn and paediatric population within and across LHINs. [Click here for a copy of the discussion paper]

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

RELEASE OF 4TH ANNUAL STATISTICAL NIDAY PERINATAL DATABASE REPORT (2006/07)

The Niday Perinatal Database: Fourth Annual Statistical Report (2006/2007) was officially released at the CHN’s Annual General Meeting on October 11, 2007. The report presents the data for the fourth year post-implementation of the Niday database. The Niday Perinatal Database is being used as the foundation for development of the Ontario Perinatal Surveillance System (OPSS). [Click here for highlights arising from the report and to download a copy of the full report]

RELEASE OF 4TH ANNUAL STATISTICAL NIDAY PERINATAL DATABASE REPORT (2006/07)

The CHN 1st Annual 2007 Benchmarking Report: Paediatric Indicator Report was officially released at the CHN’s Board of Directors meeting on March 25, 2008. The report presents the collection of common data based on a standard set of indicators to measure clinical and operational efficiencies for the paediatric population across the GTA. This report involves participation from all CHN member hospitals. The analysis is designed to help CHN member organizations identify potential opportunities to improve clinical and operational efficiency and quality and utilization management processes. Recommendations included in this report were developed in conjunction with the Provincial Council for Children’s Health (PCCH). [Click here for highlights arising from the report and to download a copy of the full report]

IMPROVING PATIENT CARE: ENHANCING PRACTICE STANDARDS

The CHN is engaged in a series of projects focused on improving patient care. Many of these projects build on findings arising from the Niday and PIP databases. Key projects under way include:

  • Fetal Fibronectin Testing
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program
  • Acute Care of the at-Risk Newborn(ACoRN)
  • Caesarean-Section Review
  • Appropriateness of Care for Newborns (<32 week project)

[Click here for further information on these initiatives]