1 Petrolia Community Well-being Master Plan Executive Summary Petrolia Town Council September 24, 2018
outline Partnership Goals and Vision The T own Hospital A conversation
Partnership Goals + Vision
project goals + partnership › Unique and constructive partnership between hospital and municipality to improve community well-being with a T own of Petrolia master plan and hospital expansion plan › Petrolia complements Bluewater Health by taking a pro-active approach to managing health and well- being › Benefits all of central Lambton County 7
community well-being master plan What it is… › A roadmap for improving well- being in Petrolia and central Lambton County › A framework for partnerships and collaboration (T own + County + residents + private sector) What it isn’ t … › Not a blueprint for construction 8
The T own
history Hospital was under grave threat of closure. Provincially legislated amalgamation with Sarnia’s hospital had left CEEH and the town vulnerable; pleas to keep open the hospital and its Emergency Department were met with what was perceived by the community to be offensive push back. A small group of people organized themselves into a focused and vigorous single advocate for their hospital; they arranged town hall meetings and an aggressive grass roots campaign to keep the hospital open; meetings with three Ministers of Health gave the group insight into the politics of healthcare and the challenges facing the government and countless small rural communities; the campaign culminated in 1500 people coming together to address the issue with the Erie St. Clair LHIN and Bluewater Health administrators. With a change in administration at the Bluewater Health , animosity and mistrust were gradually replaced with constructive listening on both sides and a remarkable partnership.
…and now Petrolia’s goal is to create a safe and healthy. community with CEE Hospital at its core. Thinking “outside the box” has led to building constructive and supportive partnerships with Bluewater Health, and several health care providers, to ensure sustainability for health care services and the Central Lambton rural community. Petrolia is a model for rural health care.
ongoing efforts include: An award-winning Family Health Team that began five years ago with 10,000 rostered patients and now has 15,000 rostered patients. Recruitment of five new doctors with more waiting in the wings. Teaching site for rural medicine and medical residents focusing on rural health; practical training for RN and RPN programs, social work and a cross section of health service providers. A successful “wrap - around” program with a strong patient advocacy element that is closing the gaps in the circle of care.
key recommendations Cultivate a Community Hub What is it? A community hub is a destination that people go to when they visit Petrolia, or where locals go to spend their free time. Main Street and Petrolia ’ s downtown already play this role, which can be reinforced to create an enhanced public place for the community . How does it impact wellbeing? • It enhances the social and cultural vitality . • It improves your quality of life by enhancing the social life of the town and making it easier to access local businesses. • It supports local businesses by encouraging a consistent gathering of customers around a central area. 20
key recommendations Create a Health Hub What is it? A health hub is like a one- stop shop for your health service needs. It concentrates a range of health care services and complementary uses (pharmacy , holistic medicine, assisted living) in close proximity to each other, but not necessarily in the same building. Petrolia already has an emerging health hub around the CEE Hospital and Central Lambton Family Health T eam. How does it impact wellbeing? • This will make it easier and more convenient for you to access health care services. • New housing or assisted living developed nearby the health hub will benefit from easy access to health care professionals. 21
vision › At its heart, the Health Care Village strives for the overall social, physical, and mental wellness of the community . › It encompasses a place for active living, healthy lifestyles, secure and affordable housing , and access to a broad range of health care services, as well as cultural and commercial amenities. › It will be a place for people of all ages and means , at all stages of their lives. › It supports health care clients, as well as their families, friends, and caregivers. 9
vision At its heart, the Health Care Village strives for the overall social, physical, and mental wellness of the community it serves. It will encompass a place for active living, healthy lifestyles , secure and affordable housing , and access to a broad range of health care services , as well as cultural and commercial amenities . It will be a place for people of all ages and means , at all stages of their lives. It will be a place built on relationships and social networks, and a place that is closely aligned with the needs of the community , supporting health care clients, as well as their families, friends, and caregivers. The Health Care Village in Petrolia will establish a bold and innovative model for health care , one that is defined by a proactive approach to supporting the community ’ s overall health and wellbeing . It will be guided by complementary expertise from the T own of Petrolia and Bluewater Health to provide the services, amenities, and spaces that define a more sustainable, community-based, and integrated model for health care. The Health Care Village will support existing health care services in Petrolia, such as the CEE Hospital (including the Emergency Department) and Central Lambton Family Health T eam , by providing complementary services and amenities that improve community wellbeing.
key recommendations › Facilitate CEEH Re-Development - by working with Bluewater Health throughout the redevelopment process to obtain the necessary approvals. › Implement an Affordable Housing Strategy – in concert with the County of Lambton, focus on creating more diversity of housing types and units, and improving access to them. Options include: density bonusing, adaptive re-use of existing vacant spaces, infill development, and partnerships. › Develop a Community Gardens Policy - update the Official Plan to permit community gardens as a use in public lands, subject to site-by-site evaluation. 23
key recommendations › Re-invest in the Public Realm – in order to encourage active transportation modes (walking, cycling, hiking, etc.), and create an active, vibrant, quality of place. Including, but not limited to: › Creating safer intersections with signage and markings (e.g. along Dufferin Ave, in front of the CEE Hospital and Lambton Central Collegiate & Vocational School) › Planting street trees on both sides of the street. Partnering with landowners for a “P lant a Tree Da y”. › Constructing sidewalks on both sides of the street. › Creating more accessible trails and trail connections, with access to open spaces and naturalized areas for people with reduced mobility . 24
principles Supporting Integration Supporting Active Supporting & Collaboration Lifestyles Independence Fostering Community Fostering Building Sustainability Wellbeing Interoperability & Resilience Putting the Patient First Establishing a Model of Being Proactive Rural Care Supporting Caregivers & Families Supporting Research, Education, & Innovation Focusing on Quality of Experience & Quality of Fostering Social Life Inclusion
community wellbeing: Community wellbeing: the combination of social, economic, environmental, cultural, and political conditions identified by individuals and their communities as essential for them to flourish and fulfill their potential and which influence the overall physical, social, and mental wellness of a community.* *Adapted from Wiseman and Basher ’ s definition (2008:358)
SOCIAL + CULTURAL VITALITY COMPLETE COMMUNITY . § ) , _· k ACCESSIBILITY + INCLUSIVITY rftt QUALITY OF LIFE + PATIENT EXPERIENCE BELONGING NATURAL SYSTEMS . ·- RURAL SUSTAINABLE IDENTITY + RESILIENT PUBLIC REALM
public consultation summary › Meetings with Mayors from local municipalities x 2 › Joint Steering Committee meetings x 4 › Interviews with staff, community members x 15+ › Public Open Houses x 3 › Stakeholder workshops and design charrettes x 2 › Student design charrette x 1
Joint Steering Committee Meeting Meeting with Local Representatives
Stakeholder Workshop #1 Open House Presentation Open House #1 Open House Outcomes
Stakeholder Workshop #2 Student Design Charrette 13 Open House #2 Open House Discussion Period
Community Stage 1 Petrolia / CEEH Well-being Hospital Master Plan Master Master Plan Plan
The Hospital
BLUEWATER HEALTH BY THE NUMBERS 2016-2017 303 90,716 10,128 Patients received MRI exams Ambulatory Care visits treatment in the cancer clinic 59,514 95,016 11,185 Patient days spent Sarnia Emergency Surgical cases in hospital Department visit 19,799 1,012 + 255,000 Babies delivered Petrolia Emergency Meals served per year in hospital Department visit
Kaleidoscope of Care
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