L tt Letter of Understanding fU d t di A Partnership Between: ONA, 7 Member Bands & Interior Health Authority Chiefs Executive Council September 22, 2011
Goals for Today • Obtain approval for the Draft LOU LOU • Obtain direction on signatories to the LOU signatories to the LOU • Obtain approval to present to th the ONA Health Forum ONA H lth F BN in CEC Package has full BN in CEC Package has full details
Background • LOU was identified as a priority and supported by the p y pp y CEC in November 2009 • Project is a deliverable from the AHTF funds • Project was on hold temporarily due to IHA restructuring • New commitment was given by IHA to proceed in • New commitment was given by IHA to proceed in March 2011 • Working Group was established to develop the LOU
Purpose of the LOU • Demonstrates commitment for engagement (in planning, g g ( p g, collaboration, consultation, partnerships); • Improve health outcomes by shared decision-making and Improve health outcomes by shared decision making and increasing access to services; •Increase Okanagan influence in decision-making on services within the traditional territory (prioritizing, program planning etc ) planning, etc.)
BenefitsofanLOU Benefits of an LOU 1. Improve health outcomes through shared decision - making & increased access to services; 2 Increased influence on service delivery; 2. Increased influence on service delivery; 3. Foundation for local agreements in each community; 4. Increased access to IH services and staff; 5. Effective working relationships and opportunities for partnering on initiatives.
Process •1996 •Within last two years: Working group established (Wellness Committee appointed) including IHA reps. Monthly Meetings; •Terms of Reference developed and approved; •Terms of Reference developed and approved; • Research & 1 st Draft…. 4 th Draft
Working Group Membership • Pamela Crema, WFN • Lynn Kruger, PIB L K PIB • Jackie McPherson, OIB • Tamara Fritzsche, ONA Director of Wellness • Carol Derickson, Knowledge Keeper/Elder rep • IHA (Aboriginal Health Team): Brad Anderson and Shawna Nevdoff • ONA provides the Project Lead and admin support.
Key Components of the LOU • Purpose • Principles P i i l • Service Provision • Activities the Parties will undertake • Implementation of the LOU • Resource requirements for services • Communication and Information Sharing • Evaluation of the LOU • Statement on non-prejudicial intent
Next Steps •Presentation at the Okanagan Nation Health Forum for community feedback and input; •Refinement of the Draft LOU, based on feedback; f f f O f •Coordination of Cultural Ceremony to signify formal signed LOU & celebration (March 2012); LOU & celebration (March 2012); •Evaluation (ongoing)
Goals for Today • Obtain approval for the Draft LOU LOU • Obtain direction on signatories to the LOU signatories to the LOU • Obtain approval to present to th the ONA Health Forum on ONA H lth F October 5, 2011
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