HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCESData Modeling/Decision Support - Forecasting Supply & Demand
HHR Planning - Policy & Research Support - Recruitment & Retention
Training - Education HarbourFront Health Group produced and negotiated a 5-year Business & Operational Plan for the Ottawa Westend FamilyCare Clinic - Family Health Team (FHT), involving multi-stakeholders. This ambitious project received approval of capital and operating grants from the Ontario Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care (MOHLTC).
A needs and demographic analysis was conducted to develop optimal programs to care for 15,000 clients in the region. This plan also included HHR models for Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Programs for diabetes, hypertension and mental health. A full facilities space and equipment analysis was conducted in alignment with the project Recruiting Plan for healthcare professionals and program development.  The Surgeon General of Canada was the Canadian pioneer in the training and utilization of Physician Assistants (PAs). To fulfill accreditation requirements for continuing endorsement by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA) and the Canadian Council for Physician Assistant Certification (CCPAC) required strategic planning and policy development expertise in its transition to become an independent not-for-profit organizations (NPO), representing a new national regulated health provider. A comprehensive health labour trend and competitive analysis through literature review and stakeholder consultations was created to optimize positioning of the PA profession in the context of a competitive mid-level health provider arena. This was conducted in the dual scenarios of the PA profession as a current non-regulated health provider and the implications of pursuing regulation under provincial Acts, particularly in compliance with the requirements for regulation through the Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Committee (HPRAC) in Ontario. Optimal resource utilization made it apparent to align with the strategic objectives of the Ministry of Ontario Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) to include PAs in the province's health provider mix. Policy development for CAPA and CCPAC was conducted. In-depth dialogue was established with the ADM of Health and staff, to ensure CAPA's and CCPAC's position as the representative bodies for the profession in Ontario. Needs for practice liability insurance were met and implemented, through discussions followed by research, analysis and solicitation to the private market. Financial sustainability for the Association was planned through Activity Based Costing (ABC) of strategic objectives over a five year period, including infrastructure assessment and HR staff planning. Review of a Treasury Board Contribution application was performed, in addition to identifying other public and private funding sources. Finally, a strategic plan with costing, risk/benefit analysis was formed for professional regulation through an application to the Ontario Minister and subsequent referral to HPRAC.  As lead Physician Recruiter, HFHG attends Medical Staff Committee meetings to provide expertise regarding physician supply and demand. Additionally, liaison was developed with specialist physician leaders, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care to solve pressing HR needs. HFHG conducted a review and evaluation of current procurement/sourcing efforts and screening techniques utilized to generate and evaluate prospective candidates. |
