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LHIN Update

LHIN Update. Ontario Federation of Community Mental Health and Addictions Programs. Goals of LHINs. Manage health system planning, coordination and funding at the local level

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LHIN Update

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  1. LHIN Update Ontario Federation of Community Mental Health and Addictions Programs Joe McReynolds, Chair, Central West LHIN

  2. Goals of LHINs • Manage health system planning, coordination and funding at the local level • Engage the community in local health system planning and setting of priorities, including establishing formal channels for citizen input and community consultation • Through greater integration of services, improve the accessibility of health services to allow people to move more easily through the health system • Bring economic efficiencies to delivery of health services, promoting service innovation, improving quality of care, and making the health care system more sustainable and accountable Joe McReynolds, Chair, Central West LHIN

  3. Not Regional Health Authorities • Recognition of local governance – LHINs would not require consolidation of existing health organizations' governance structures • LHINs would not be providers of direct services • Patient choice of physician and medical or acute services would not be limited by LHIN boundaries, i.e. LHIN boundaries would be permeable for patients. Joe McReynolds, Chair, Central West LHIN

  4. Accountabilities Joe McReynolds, Chair, Central West LHIN

  5. Progress to Date • First three Board members • Hiring of CEO • Orientation of Board Members and CEO • Initial Board meetings • “Meet and Greets” • Temporary Offices • Beginning community engagements Joe McReynolds, Chair, Central West LHIN

  6. Next Steps • Planning for Community Engagement • Getting to know communities • Hearing the Public Ideas and Concerns • Hearing from Providers about their services • Issues and ideas • Community Board Recruitment • Public Information, Nominating Committee • Continue to establish office • Hiring of additional staff • Development of Legislation Joe McReynolds, Chair, Central West LHIN

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