Health Human Resources
Health Human Resources (HHR) is a priority in the northwest. Specific responsibility for HHR planning rests with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care; the North West LHIN will provide information on local HHR needs identified during community engagement activities and work with our partners to develop innovative models for delivering care, enabling health service providers to work at their full scope-of-practice.
Resources for Health Human Resources
- HealthForceOntario
- Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (CHSRF)
Health Human Resources Forum
On June 19th, 2006, the North West Local Health Integration Network sponsored New Directions, Emerging Opportunities : A Health Human Resources Forum in the North West LHIN for invited stakeholders from across the Northwest.
The purpose of the Forum was to collect information for the North West LHIN’s Integrated Health Services Plan and to build capacity among local stakeholders by :
- Gaining collective awareness of national, provincial and local trends in health human resources
- Recognizing provincial and local innovations
- Considering new possibilities
- Acknowledging the need act at the local level.
There was also a need to build on the significant work on health human resources that has been done in the past by several regional organizations.
In follow-up to the June 19th Forum, please find attached a Summary Report. The Report contains background information on the purpose and objectives of the Forum, a summary of the Forum presentations, a summary of key themes arising from the table discussions, and next steps.
Input received during the Health Human Resources (HHR) Forum and subsequent to the Forum will provide additional information and momentum to HHR strategies at the provincial and regional/local levels.