Strategic Plans

Guidelines for the Development of a Regional Health Authority Plan for PHC Services

Its purpose is to help with the implementation of a regional primary health care plan in Saskatchewan. Document discusses what PHC is, the planning steps required, action plan including team formation, and implementation. http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/ph_phs_publications/phs_pub_guidelines_%20for_dev.pdf

Moving Forward Together: Mobilizing Primary Health Care: A Framework for Primary Health Care Renewal in Newfoundland and Labrador

This is a framework document that was developed in 2003 for the province to support implementation of primary health care renewal. It discusses PHC renewal though a number of measures including an interdisciplinary PHC model. http://www.health.gov.nl.ca/health/publications/pdfiles/Moving%20Forward%20Together%20apple.pdf

North End Community Centre, Nova Scotia

This community health centre has developed several mechanisms to enhance communication. The mission, vision and values included emphasize collaboration and teamwork.

Mission and Values - NECHA

People and Planning: A Human Resources Toolkit for CAPC/CPNP Projects

Not a primary health care specific site yet provides a very good overview of management and human resources functions including strategic planning, evaluation, hiring, orientation, training, supervision, etc. http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/dca-dea/programs-mes/capc-cpnp_pphr_e.html

Planning for Renewal: Mapping Primary Health Care in British Columbia (Canadian Health Services Research Foundation, Primary Health Care)

A second report by CHSRF in their three-year primary healthcare research program. The report compiles a snapshot of the primary healthcare system in British Columbia and the health of its users to inform policy and planning for the renewal of this sector. This collection examines the demographic, socioeconomic, and health profiles of the populations; temporal changes in population size; the level of supply and geographic distribution of primary healthcare providers; patterns of delivery and use of primary healthcare services; and the responsiveness of these services to variations in the distribution of health status. http://www.chspr.ubc.ca/Research/primarycare.htm

Saskatchewan's Action Plan for Primary Health Care Services

Contains definitional information, roles and responsibilities for various stakeholders, approach and strategies for implementation. http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/ph_phs_publications/phs_action_plan_for_primary_health_care.pdf

Strategic and Program Planning Guide for Family Health Teams

This is a resource for those that have been approved to form a family health team in Ontario to guide them in creating localized plans for service. This guide overviews the steps in strategic planning and program planning for population health. http://www.health.gov.on.ca/transformation/fht/fht_guides.html