Strategic Plan
Message from Tracy Buckler, President & CEO
Planning is an essential component of success in these complex times. With this in mind, developing a Strategic Plan for St. Joseph's Care Group (SJCG) was an organizational goal - one that we embarked on with enthusiasm.
Over a period of several months, the challenges, priorities and future of SJCG were examined in detail, by staff, physicians, volunteers, and by our community and regional partners. The process ensured that we continue to meet the needs of the vast and diverse region we serve.
Our Mission, Vision and Core Values will guide and support us as we plan our direction in today's changing healthcare environment. Based on the collaborative findings, our Board of Directors developed the (5) following Strategic Priorities:
Client-Centred Care
St. Joseph's Care Group will continue our commitment to providing compassionate, holistic, safe and client-centred care to our clients.
We will:
- Review core programs to ensure alignment with the needs of the residents of Northwestern Ontario
- Seek out opportunities to enhance care delivery through leading practices research for all of our core programs
- Identify proactive opportunities to improve planning, coordination and delivery of Mental Health and Addiction Services
- Initiate a meaningful process of listening to and understanding Aboriginal people and their health care needs
- Respond to the unique health care needs of specific populations
Collaboration
St. Joseph's Care Group will collaborate with partners on best practices, advocacy, and integration opportunities to enhance access, quality and the continuum of health services for the citizens of Northwestern Ontario.
We will:
- Be proactive and supportive of the Northwest Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) to create an effective and efficient health delivery system that meets the needs of our clients
- Seek out opportunities to improve, revitalize and create new community, provider and government partnerships
- Clearly define and explore opportunities for 'shared leadership' with our partners
Communication & Advocacy
St. Joseph's Care Group will be a client advocate and will communicate with the public, our partners, staff, and volunteers, particularly in relation to our programs and services.
We will:
- Define and communicate the unique characteristics of a Catholic organization for our clients, partners, staff and volunteers
- Celebrate and communicate the unique stories and history of each of SJCG's programs and sites
- Identify and pursue opportunities to enhance and highlight SJCG's corporate citizenship
- Initiate a communications strategy focused on the public, healthcare partners, staff and volunteers
Our People
St. Joseph's Care Group will be recognized as an employer of choice through our efforts to demonstrate caring for the health, well-being and development of our people.
We will:
- Support all staff in the pursuit of life long learning
- Maintain and enhance a positive, healthy, and respectful work environment
- Establish effective and meaningful communications strategies for staff and volunteers at all sites of SJCG
- Increase presence and visibility of leadership at all SJCG sites
- Foster an environment of recognition and appreciation
Teaching & Research Identities
St. Joseph's Care Group will define and foster progressive, innovative teaching and research identities in our particular areas of clinical strength and expertise.
We will:
- Pursue formal collaborations with other academic and health care organizations (e.g. Northern Ontario School of Medicine)
- Develop an academic framework against which teaching and research initiatives may be evaluated and assessed
- Proactively seek out internal and external research opportunities
- Share knowledge, expertise and learning with others
