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Ontario Agency for Health Protection and
PromotionUpdate on Agency Implementation

• Presentation for
• ALPHA
• June 10, 2008

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Creation of the Ontario Agency for Health
Protection and Promotion

• Numerous external reports recommended the
  creation of a public health agency for Ontario
  including
• Naylor Report (Oct03), Walker Interim Report
  (Dec 03), Campbell Reports (Apr.04, Dec 04),
  Walker SARS Expert Panel Report (Apr 04), Haines
  Report (Jul 04), Walker Legionnaires Report
  (Dec 05), CMOH 2005 Annual Report.
• Common to all reports was the need to establish
  arms-length body with focus on provision of
  scientific and technical support to
• Government
• Public Health Units and
• Front-line Care Workers.

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Agency Implementation Task Force

• MANDATE
• To provide scientific and technical advice for
  those working to protect and promote the health
  of Ontarians
• VISION
• We will be an internationally recognized centre
  of expertise dedicated to protecting and
  promoting the health of all Ontarians through the
  application and advancement of science and
  knowledge
• MISSION
• We are accountable to support health care
  providers, the public health system and partner
  ministries in making informed decisions and
  taking informed action to improve the health and
  security of all Ontarians, through the
  transparent and timely provision of credible
  scientific advice and practical tools.

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Legislated Objects of the Agency

• To provide scientific and technical advice and
  support to the health care system and the Ontario
  Government.
• To develop, disseminate and advance public health
  knowledge, best practices and research.
• To inform and contribute to policy development.
• To develop, collect, use, analyse and disclose
  data.
• To undertake, promote and co-ordinate public
  health research.
• To provide education and professional
  development.
• To establish, operate and maintain laboratory
  centers.
• To serve as a model for bridging infection
  control and occupational health and safety.
• To undertake research related to evaluation modes
  of transmission of febrile respiratory illness
  and the risk to health workers.
• As directed by the CMOH, to provide advice and
  support in emergencies.

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AITF Approach to Validation of Core Model
Approaches
Enablers Infrastructure
Governance
Lessons learned from other jurisdictions
Legislation

Role definition MOUs
Roundtables and targeted sessions
Partnerships
Commissioned Research
Human Resources
Communications
Multi stakeholder Reference Panel
IT
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Key Directions
AGENCY
Public Health Units
Health Care Providers Partner
Ministries
CLIENTS
AREAS OF SPECIALISATION
Infectious disease and infection prevention and
control Health promotion, chronic
disease and injury
prevention
Environmental health

• Surveillance and epidemiology
• Research
• Knowledge exchange
• Laboratory services
• Professional development
• Communication

Support in
Emergency and Exigent Circumstances
FUNCTIONS
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The Agency Nexus
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Board Update

• Founding Board appointed in the summer of 2007
• Dr. David Walker Chair Dr. Terry Sullivan
  Vice-chair
• Dr. Michael Christian Judith Tompkins
• Dr. Richard Massé, and Dr. Liana Nolan
• The selection process for the remaining seats on
  the Board commenced in January 2008.
• Recommendations forwarded to the Minister in
  March 2008.
• The Board has been regularly since September
  2007.
• The start-up phase is focused on governance (i.e.
  MOU, conflict of interest guidelines, first
  by-laws) and labs transfer.
• Board participated in its first strategic
  planning session in November 2007.
• A second strategic planning session focused on
  labs occurred in January 2008.
• A retreat to start development of the Agencys
  first strategic plan is planned for later this
  month.

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Agency Strategic Plan Development
Task Force recommended approach for the Agency to
develop their Strategic Plan
Intra-Ministry Committee - identifies MOHLTC
priorities for Agency consideration
Inter-Ministry Committee - identifies Ministries
priorities for Agency consideration

• Field Input through surveys, regular for a and
  needs analysis
• - Public Health Units
• Organisations
• RICNs
• Etc.

Agency Strategic Planning Committee - reviews
input from Ministry Committees - recommends
Strategic Plan for Board Approval
Agency Board of Directors - approves Strategic
Plan
Agency Strategic Plan Approved - provided to
MOHLTC through an annual business plan -
implemented by Agency
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Strategic Plan

• Will build on previous consultations
• Start with broad range of draft objectives
• Ensure opportunity for further input
• Realistic expectations
• Pace of activity to match resources
• Engagement with new CMOH
• Key issues to consider in the strategic plan
• Broader agency objectives vs laboratory
• Academic/research vs government/field
• Infectious disease vs chronic disease
• Balance between local and regional priorities and
  emerging provincial priorities

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Staffing

• Vivek Goel announced as the Agencys inaugural
  President and CEO on March 4, 2008. Official
  start date is July 1, 2008. Working a few days a
  month on behalf of the Agency until July.
• Kathryn Bouey appointed as Transition Lead and
  Chief Negotiator representing Agency interests in
  the transfer of the Ontario Public Health
  Laboratories to the Agency.
• Transition Expertise has been retained for
  facilities, IT/KM, HR/ Change Management,
  Policies/MOU, and Legal.
• The Agency has retained Knightsbridge Executive
  Search as a partner in the recruitment of the
  Agencys senior management team. The Agency is
  currently recruiting Senior Administrative
  Leaders
• Vice-President and Chief Administrative Officer
  and 3 direct reports
• Chief Financial Officer
• Chief Human Resources Officer
• Chief Information Officer
• First recruitment ad appeared in the Globe and
  Mail on April 25th
• Ad copy will also appear in the Longwoods
  e-Letter, CCHSE, and the Ontario Health Promotion
  E-Bulletin
• Careers tab on the Agency website www.oahpp.ca

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Top Level Staffing Model
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Transition and Start up Activities

• A Transition Team has been established to assist
  with implementation of several key initiatives,
  including the continued development of the
  Agency's governance, accountability and
  administrative structures and policies.
• Its current focus is working with the Ministry
  of Health and Long-Term Care on plans and
  agreements necessary for the proposed transfer of
  the Ontario Public Health Laboratories to the
  Agency later this year involving over 600 staff
  and 12 locations. (Fall 2008)
• It is also addressing longer-term initiatives
  such as lab reform, information management and
  technology, and facilities planning.
• Temporary project space at 415 Yonge Street, 16th
  floor
• Moving to interim head office at 480 University
  Avenue in the Fall
• Negotiations are proceeding between ORC and
  Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc (the MaRS
  developer for Phase II) for a permanent home for
  the Agency and Central Public Health Laboratory

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Implementation Key Milestones
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