APHEO Strategic Planning 2008 February 8, 2008 Presentation to APHEO

1. APHEO Strategic Planning 2008February 8, 2008Presentation to APHEO

2. Brief History of APHEO • 1991 – Inaugural meeting • 1992 – Terms of reference, first executive elected • 1993 – First APHEO workshop • 1994 – First constitution, official name and mission • 1995 – Became affiliate of alPHa, OCCHA • 1997 – Website launched, logo created, Membership expanded to include affiliates • 1999 – Core Indicators binder produced • 2000 – First strategic planning session • 2001 – APHEOLIST listserve started • 2002 – Joined OPHA, Core Indicators website launched • 2003 – New URL and website, Health Canada contracts, SARS, 100+ members • 2004 – Second strategic planning completed • 2006 – Core Competency contract • 2007 – Epidata Project, Epi Core Competencies done

3. 2000 Strategic PlanningComponents • Survey of members to identify themes • Strategic planning session held on April 13, 2000 facilitated by Bill Staples • Identification of Issues – Strategic Plan

4. 2000 Strategic PlanningSix Strategic Issues Identified 1-2 Year Time Frame • Defining the scope and value of epidemiology in Public Health • Demonstrating, promoting and marketing the scope of epidemiology and how APHEO supports this • Using technology to increase communication between members • Building project specific partnerships • Getting Program Planning and Evaluation General Standard on the table and influencing it • Resolving the member/affiliate status issue

5. 2003/2004 Strategic PlanningComponents • Planning session on Oct 15, 2003 in Kingston for half-day at APHEO conference – 25 members attended • Strategic Planning Meeting Feb 5&6 2004 at Courtyard Mariott Hotel in Toronto – 11 members attended, in tandem with OPHA Core Competencies meeting • Both sessions facilitated by Judith Mackenzie, used workbooks, produced 2 reports

6. October 2003 Session Accomplishments 4 Year Time Frame • Themes from 2000 strategic planning were reviewed and updated in terms of progress • Vision statement drafted • Environmental scan completed • Goal statements drafted • 21 potential action steps drafted from brainstorming session

7. Sherri Deamond Mary Lou Decou Anne Marie Holt Mary-Anne Pietrusiak Ruth Sanderson Patrick Seliske Lee Sieswerda Suzanne Sinclair Andrea Smith Adam Stevens Carla Troy February 2004 Strategic PlanningParticipants

8. APHEO’s Mission • To advance and promote the discipline and professional practice of epidemiology in Ontario public health units

9. Problem: Not clearly documented, Is this the final version? APHEO’s Vision • By the Year 2007, APHEO will be a valued and recognized leader in public health. This will be accomplished by: • Promoting the science and practice of epidemiology to strengthen the public health system, • Providing support and professional development opportunities for its members and, • Acting as a key resource for the advancement of public health.

10. Is this the final version? APHEO’s Values Statement • As a professional organization APHEO: • Is committed to work to improve the health of the population, • Believes that epidemiologists are integral to public health core functions, • Is committed to advancing the science and evidence-based practice of public health epidemiology, • Is committed to a supportive and participatory network of people with an interest in epidemiology and, • Is committed to high standards for the practice of epidemiology.

11. APHEO’s Goal Statements • Enhance the use of epidemiology skills and knowledge in public health. • Increase the profile of APHEO to be a recognized leader in public health epidemiology. • Increase the capacity to accomplish our mission. • Increase opportunities for professional development for members. Action Plan 2004-2007

12. Goal: Enhance the use of epidemiology skills and knowledge in public health

13. Goal: Increase the profile of APHEO to be a recognized leader in public health epidemiology.

14. Goal: Increase the profile of APHEO to be a recognized leader in public health epidemiology. (cont’d)

15. Goal: Increase the capacity to accomplish our mission.

16. Goal: Increase the capacity to accomplish our mission. (cont’d)

17. Goal: Increase opportunities for professional development for members.

18. Strategic Planning 2008APHEO Committee Members • Joanna Oliver (chair) • Monica Bienefeld • Popy Dimoulas-Graham • Jason Garay • Mary-Anne Pietrusiak • Ruth Sanderson • Lindsay Whitmore

19. Strategic Planning 2008Required Components • Review mission, vision, values • Environmental scan • Develop goals and new work plan

20. Proposed Process • General presentation at Feb 8 meeting • Hiring of facilitator • Half-Day Session May 2 • Environmental scan – survey of stakeholders? • Second session to develop work plan in Summer or Fall • Reports produced by facilitator from each session • Strategic plan completed by the Fall

21. 2008 is the Year of Opportunitiesand Challenges for APHEO • EpiData Project • Core Indicators Project – PHAC funding • New Ontario Public Health Standards – PHAS Protocol • The Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion • RRFSS strategic planning • Reorganization of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care • Expansion of Health Analytics branch in the Health System Information Management Division of the MOHLTC (Sten Ardal’s branch) • Public Health Capacity changes – Operation Health Protection

22. Questions?