STRENGTHENING PUBLIC HEALTH - Outcomes and Objectives to Support Voluntary Mergers

STRENGTHENING PUBLIC HEALTH - Outcomes and Objectives to Support Voluntary Mergers Ministry of Health | Office of Chief Medical Officer of Health, Public Health STRENGTHENING PUBLIC HEALTH Outcomes and Objectives to Support Voluntary Mergers October 2023 Context: A Strategy to Strengthen Public Health in Ontario 2 A Three-Pronged, Sector-Driven Approach In August 2023, the government announced tha. [...] 3 System Vision & Strategic Approach The public health sector, municipalities and the province have an opportunity to work in partnership towards a vision for a public health system in Ontario where all local public health agencies have the critical mass and capacity, skilled personnel and competencies needed to deliver core public health services and address public health emergencies within a coh. [...] 9 Desired Outcomes and Objectives 10 Desired Outcomes Mergers of smaller LPHAs are a key strategy to strengthen public health in Ontario as they have significant potential to contribute to the following outcomes: A public health system where all LPHAs have the critical mass and capacity needed to optimize performance and meet unexpected surges in demand. [...] appropriate) with the competencies and expertise necessary to navigate the complexities of leading a • Studies indicate the presence of full-time, highly qualified leadership and the number of staff LPHA and enable deep pathways for succession and specialized employees in local public planning. [...] 22 STRENGTHENING PUBLIC HEALTH Outcomes and Objectives to Support Voluntary Mergers Context: A Strategy to Strengthen Public Health in Ontario A Three-Pronged, Sector-Driven Approach System Vision & Strategic Approach Public Health Challenges to Address Public Health System Challenges Strengths and Benefits of Larger LPHAs Benefits of Larger LPHAs Preserving and Bolstering Current Strengths Desire.