Our Strategic Directions
The Northern Health Region’s Strategic Directions are set and approved by the Board of Directors. Each of the Strategic Directions has supporting priorities which guide the planning of the Region’s operations.
Our Strategic Directions and Supporting Priorities are:
Eliminate Indigenous Specific Racism
Supporting Strategic Goals:
Authentic Partnerships in Addressing Indigenous Specific Racism in Health Care
Operational Standards and Quality Innovation in Addressing Indigenous Specific Racism in Health Care
Mobilizing Systemic Change in Addressing Indigenous Specific Racism in Health Care
Embedding Health Equity in Addressing Indigenous Specific Racism in Health Care
Provide a Positive Patient Experience
Supporting Strategic Priorities:
Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives in Addressing Indigenous Specific Racism in Health Care
Provide timely and equitable access to services that engages clients and families as partners in care
Improve access to and the coordination of Mental health and addictions services
Focus on a culture of safety and continuous improvement
Healthy Workforce
Supporting Strategic Priorities:
Human Resources – Indigenous Workforce and Leadership in Addressing Indigenous Specific Racism in health Care
Develop a comprehensive recruitment and retention strategy that reflects the diversity of our region
Enhance employee educational opportunities, Leadership Development, and succession planning
Prioritize the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff
Sustainable and Adaptable Organization
Supporting Strategic Priorities:
Seven Sacred Teachings in Addressing Indigenous Specific Racism in Health Care
Determine equitable funding that addresses the population needs in the North
Improve accountability through evidence-based planning and increasing data analytics capacity
Invest in community-based, prevention activities that impact health outcomes
Strengthen partnerships in order to co-plan service models that support the sustainability of healthcare services