Priority #1: Right service, right place: navigators, continuity of care, personal responsibility and community care

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1 AHS Work Plans 2017/2018 David Priority #1: Right service, right place: navigators, continuity of care, personal responsibility and community care Understand how the use of navigators in facilities impacts continuity of care Provide the public Invite navigator to a meeting to explain current roles and potential expansion areas Connect with other s to learn about navigator utilization in their areas Develop a what we ve heard document to provide to Central Zone leadership, zone medical groups and of Chairs outlining how navigators may be used to improve continuity of care Circulate information David Chair Work Plan Sub- Committee All March 2017 leadership Planning and Performance potentially November 2017 January 2018 Request information and discuss with, through chairs Potentially s a presentation at council meeting, as per meeting minutes A document has been developed and sent to suggested stakeholders Printing costs Ongoing N/A member

2 AHS Work Plans 2017/2018 David information pertaining to personal responsibility in managing one s own care related to managing one s own care to local contacts, in interactions with the public members distribution as captured in meeting minutes Understand the electronic health record information Distribute Services Resource List (as per Engagement), and other resources available Where opportunities arise, assist with the preparation of additional public education materials related to personal responsibility and/or share existing educational materials Request updates re: electronic health record from Work Plan Sub- Committee All members leadership Planning and Performance Electronic health record September 2018 May 2017 Liaise with other s discussion with leaders and communication s members advise how information has been distributed

3 AHS Work Plans 2017/2018 David system and share that knowledge with the public leadership, Alberta and Alberta Services communications Share information through regular community outreach channels to place on agenda each meeting Leadership updates among their community as captured in meeting minutes/commu nity engagement activity report Understand the role of preventative services across sectors and community Obtain information about the coordination of prevention, chronic disease and maintenance services across sectors including Primary Care Networks, physicians, education and community (gaps; duplication among Alberta Services, Primary Care Networks or Work Plan Sub- Committee leadership Primary Care Network leads Population March 2018 Liaise with other /Provi ncial chairs discussion at meetings

4 AHS Work Plans 2017/2018 David physicians; partnerships; communication needs) Priority #2: Equitable rural and urban access to addiction and mental health services and reducing stigma Understand and identify mental health service gaps across the region (consider Alberta Services mental health, Primary Care Networks and partner community services) Invite mental health services to present about services available across (early diagnosis, treatment, followup, 24/7 crisis availability) Include discussion about costs/availability of mental health treatment for acute, early diagnosis, mild to moderate mental health concerns and severe and David Chair leadership August 2017 Potentially presentation by Mental Services To present about incidence rates and services available

5 AHS Work Plans 2017/2018 David chronic - reason for the cost/mandate differences, roles of practitioners; Impact on client/family related to access, services and follow-up Invite the Addiction and Mental Provincial (AMH PAC) to present about on the review and recommendations they ve provided to Alberta government Determine where HAC can continue to support the Addiction and Mental Provincial Work with Alberta Services to arrange presentation David Chair Engagement September 2017 Planning and Performance Collaborate s as appropriate, to support the Addiction and Mental Provincial Share and liaise with presentation and discussion with Addiction and Mental Provincial Report from other by David Chair Document / mapping of

6 AHS Work Plans 2017/2018 David mental health service providers in each geographic area (Alberta Services, cross-ministry, education, FCSS, Primary Care Networks, physicians, private consultants, community groups, include client/patient stories) (Like asset mapping for mental health support as a discussion point for partnering in service provision. Is this something we can do or collaborate with CE/Zone to do, or has it been done before?) Engagement Work Plan Sub- Committee leadership Planning and Performance (incidence rates and utilization of services stats) Addiction and Mental Provincial and of Chairs community and Alberta Services mental health services in communities in Include experiential stories gathered from individuals in the community Document shared with leaders and with public (potentially) Prepare a document that

7 AHS Work Plans 2017/2018 David Training of HAC members in basic Mental First Aid Assist in increasing public s awareness about mental health stigma and available treatment options in identifies gaps in service and share with and council chairs Request information about mental health first aid program (registration; cost) Arrange workshop/training for members to host or participate in community engagement sessions re: mental health Engagement members Leadership Planning and Performance Engagement Registration fees - $25.00 May 2017 February 2018 Potentially Addiction and Mental Provincial ; other s; groups Number of council members attending a mental health first aid workshop Evidence in minutes of members reports of sharing information Member attendance at session(s) Number of public in attendance Feedback form responses

8 AHS Work Plans 2017/2018 David Priority #3: Long Term Care: rural access, navigation across levels of care and infrastructure processes Become educated about levels of care and long term care placement Information session about levels of care, standard assessment tools, transparency of placement, navigation assistance available including seniors housing, home care, assisted living, long term facility care and dementia care Invite Alberta Services personnel to present about long-term care utilization rates, per community, within the zone, for to arrange a presentation David Chair to arrange a presentation Planning and Performance November 2017 November 2017 Yellowed East Number of attendees Positive response in feedback form Feedback from members indicates higher understanding Members demonstrate sharing of information within their community as noted in meeting minutes/commu nity engagement activities report Number of presentations to council

9 AHS Work Plans 2017/2018 David Understand the process for planning long term care facility options for seniors and others, including housing, lodges, assisted living, and long-term care facilities, infrastructure planning facilities and the different levels of care (Help understand the process) Share information locally related to long term care to community groups by meetings with municipalities / public meetings in selected areas and/or with CZLRP work Information session pertaining to communities within and utilization of each level of care Information sessions pertaining to infrastructure / re-purposing facilities / services are made All members Engagement Long Range Planning Ongoing May 2018 Yellowhead East Other s (Telehealth) Number of attendees Feedback indicates higher understanding presentation and discussion in minutes

10 AHS Work Plans 2017/2018 David Priority #4: Timely access to physicians, nurse practitioners and other health professionals Understand the process, criteria and challenges in recruiting rural health professionals (beyond physicians) Become educated about the role of nurse practitioners Information session by Central Zone leadership Information session with nurse practitioners and/or Central Zone leadership to advise of the following: -The number of practitioners in and in Alberta -Who practitioners work for - Alberta Services, Primary Care Network? -Practitioner roles and projections for the future -Plans/issues pertaining to David Chair leadership update leadership May 2017 Ongoing updates May 2017 Evidence in minutes of presentation to Evidence in minutes of presentation to

11 AHS Work Plans 2017/2018 David Become educated about, and support physician recruitment and retention initiatives in the David area increasing their roles / responsibilities Contact other s to learn how Nurse practitioners are being used in their council areas Prepare a document related to Nurse Practitioners and their current and potential roles and share with Central Zone leadership and council of chairs Provide community input into local needs and build relationships with physicians Attend area medical committee meetings across the region Chairs David Chair Work Plan Sub- Committee Engagement Consult with Dr. Evan Lundall May 2018 As requested Potentially all other s of Chairs Potentially with Yellowhead East Information has been developed that outlines utilization rates of nurse practitioners in, and shared with leadership and of Chairs member attendance at local Zone meetings in meeting minutes, Engagement Activities Report

12 AHS Work Plans 2017/2018 David Invite Medical Zone Director, Dr. Evan Lundall, to present or share information about recruitment/retent ion in representative on Medical Services Forum HAC members to attend the annual Rural Physician Action Plan (RPAP) Conference, as needed members, as selected Conference registration fees Hotel, mileage Annually member attendance at Rural Physician Action Plan (RPAP) Become educated about recruitment and retention processes / needs in Central Zone and across Alberta Gather information from studies and surveys (Universities) related to the reason(s) physicians leave Alberta from Rural Physician Action members Work Plan Subcommittee (2018 and beyond) HAC member(s) provide a report back to council and medical groups research compiled by and shared with

13 AHS Work Plans 2017/2018 David Plan/Alberta Medical Association Enquire with Rural Physician Action Plan Priority #5: Provide feedback on or participate in emerging issues or initiatives Participate/ support Central Zone Long Range Planning (CZLRP) (i.e. item brought forward by Alberta Services) as requested by Long Range Planning Process and method TBD by request Poll Albertans Provide individual Long Range Planning working group All members Chair David All As much advance notice as possible Communicati on or engagement tools as needed As much advance notice as possible Communicati on or engagement Sept ember 2017; longer as Connect/com municate with adjacent when opportunities exist Seek out opportunities to collaborate across participation in planning interactions related to Long Range Planning Delivery of feedback to Alberta Services

14 AHS Work Plans 2017/2018 David Connecting with or local health planning groups Collaborate with Zone leadership in interactions with municipal leaders (personal) reactions or feedback Invite local health planning groups/advocacy groups to attend meetings to facilitate discussion, engagement opportunities and share thoughts Where appropriate plan engagement or develop letter to leadership / of Chairs/Board Collaborate where possible with Planning and Performance i.e. Municipal meetings Yearly event Members Alberta Services David Chair All Members /Chair to discuss member participation tools as needed Communicati on or engagement tools as needed Need to discuss with Zone Leadership and Central Zone Long Range Planning Ongoing as per Leadership and Planning and Performance presence at meetings and/or discussions with groups interactions