Central West CCAC, Headwaters and Osler integrate 'back-office' non-clinical support functions to more effectively align hospital and community care
BRAMPTON/ETOBICOKE, ORANGEVILLE, ON, Aug. 6, 2014 /CNW/ - Today, the Central West Community Care Access Centre (CCAC), Headwaters Health Care Centre (Headwaters) and William Osler Health System (Osler) announced an exciting new partnership that integrates the organizations' non-clinical support functions ('back office') to better serve patients and families in the Central West region.
As part of the integration, a new non-clinical Joint Executive Management team will lead a cross-organizational, cross-functional team responsible for finance, human resources, information technology and management, redevelopment, facilities, communications and strategy operations. This team is comprised of five Joint VPs, each responsible for a functionally-based, cross-organizational portfolio with accountabilities to all three CEOs.
The Joint VPs include:
"The Central West CCAC, Headwaters and Osler have long worked together to help improve access to health care services for area patients and their families," said Cathy Hecimovich, CEO, Central West CCAC. "This voluntary cross-sector integration – a first in the province – is a milestone step towards our shared vision of a more integrated, patient-centric health care system that is easier for people to access, understand, and navigate. Together, we are strengthening the delivery of health care across our region."
The integration also includes the creation of two roles that are cross-appointed across the three organizations – a new Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO), as well as a new Chief Patient Experience Officer (CPEO). Dr. Asim Masood, Headwaters Chief of Staff and Osler's Deputy Chief of Staff has accepted the CMIO position with a mandate to ensure that the information systems used across the organizations truly enhance the medical care of patients and clients.
A new Chief Patient Experience Officer (CPEO) will lead innovative strategies that transform the patient experiences across the hospital and community settings. A recruitment process for the CPEO position will begin in the fall.
"This is an exciting time for health care in the Central West region," said Liz Ruegg, President and CEO, Headwaters Health Care Centre. "This new partnership focuses on putting patients first by enabling new forms of collaboration, joint investment opportunities, system-level planning, and improving our combined ability to meet the health care needs of the patients and families we serve – now and into the future."
The structure of the new Joint Executive Management team reduces the three organizations' VP complement by three (one from each organization) and over time, will result in approximately 30 per cent savings in cost of VP compensation.
"Over the past year, Osler has focused on fostering bold, innovative partnerships to create a unified health system as part of our five-year Strategic Plan," said Matthew Anderson, President and CEO, William Osler Health System. "This integration harnesses the talent, energy and innovation within our organizations' non-clinical support areas and creates new and exciting opportunities for our staff and physicians to better understand the patient experience across a broader continuum of care through cross-sector leadership."
ABOUT THE CENTRAL WEST COMMUNITY CARE ACCESS CENTRE: The Central West Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) helps ensure people have the health care and support they need to remain safe and independent for as long as possible. We are privileged to help people come home from hospital, live independently, and, when appropriate, transition into long-term care. Our care coordinators are regulated health professionals – nurses, physiotherapists, and others – with additional, specialized training in coordinating care across the health system. Last year, we served more than 35,000 patients at home, in school, and through the three hospitals located in our community. The Central West CCAC is funded by the Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN).
ABOUT HEADWATERS HEALTH CARE CENTRE: Headwaters Health Care Centre is an 86-bed acute and complex continuing care facility, offering both inpatient and outpatient services, as well as an Emergency Department with 24/7 coverage. By offering care closer to home and putting patients first, Headwaters Health Care Centre aims to provide an exceptional experience every time.
ABOUT WILLIAM OSLER HEALTH SYSTEM: William Osler Health System is a hospital system 'Accredited with Exemplary Standing' that serves 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke, and surrounding communities within the Central West Local Health Integration Network. Osler's emergency departments are among the busiest in Canada and its labour and delivery program is one of the largest in the province. William Osler Health System Foundation builds and fosters relationships in order to raise funds to support William Osler Health System's capital, education and research priorities at Brampton Civic Hospital, Etobicoke General Hospital and the new Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health & Wellness.
Image with caption: "Central West Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) (CNW Group/William Osler Health System Foundation)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20140806_C2707_PHOTO_EN_4695.jpg
Image with caption: "Headwaters Health Care Centre (CNW Group/William Osler Health System Foundation)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20140806_C2707_PHOTO_EN_4696.jpg
Image with caption: "William Osler Health System (CNW Group/William Osler Health System Foundation)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20140806_C2707_PHOTO_EN_4694.jpg
SOURCE: William Osler Health System Foundation
Cara Francis, Manager, Public Relations and Digital Communications, William Osler Health System, P: 905-494-2120 ext. 59467, [email protected]
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