Strategic Areas of Work

Digital Health

  • Deployment of the NW Health Record (BridgeNW) with GoLive planned for 2026/27.

  • Pilot implementation in primary care.

  • Development of a Data Sovereignty Framework (2025/26).

  • Completion of regional Primary Care Cyber Security Assessments (2025/26).

  • Development of regional IT support operating models.

 

Primary Care Network

  • Support the development of a Regional Primary Care Capacity Plan.

  • Conduct an environmental scan to understand current state, best practices, and gaps.

  • Engage stakeholders in setting a shared regional vision for primary care.

  • Advocate for regional needs during Ministry of Health expansion calls.

  • Advance the work of the NW Regional Primary Care Network.

 

Integrated Clinical Pathways (ICPs)

  • Sustain current ICP initiatives in COPD, CHF, and LLP.

  • Develop a regional approach for chronic disease prevention and management (CDPM).

  • Complete a sustainability plan for regional ICPs.

  • Provide backbone resources (e.g., project and change management) to support OHT implementation.

 

Backbone Supports

  • Provide shared expertise in project management, change management, and decision support.

  • Align with cQIP indicators and quality improvement initiatives.

  • Collaborate with the Regional Cancer Program on prevention and screening.

  • Support resource allocation processes to ensure alignment with priorities.

 

Health Human Resources (HHR)

  • Develop and implement a regional Leadership Development and Education Plan.

  • Support capacity-building initiatives across OHTs.

  • Explore system-level approaches to address workforce gaps and sustainability.

 

Data and Evaluation

  • Develop a Regional Data Strategy with shared indicators and measures.

  • Support cQIP development across OHTs and RSSN.

  • Explore the Integrated Data Solutions (IDS) platform as a regional tool.

  • Build regional infrastructure for population health management and evaluation.

 

Indigenous Health

  • Establish an Indigenous Partnerships workplan with the Regional Indigenous Steering Committee.

  • Ensure Indigenous voices and perspectives are embedded in all planning.

  • Advance reconciliation through respectful partnerships and shared governance.

Clinical Network

  • Create opportunities for regional program leads to connect and align.

  • Introduce monthly regional program highlights to promote learning and consistency.

  • Facilitate collaboration across OHTs to avoid silos and duplication.

 

Mental Health & Addictions (if included)

  • Explore opportunities to align regional efforts with OHT-led initiatives.

  • Identify gaps and opportunities in service delivery.

  • Develop strategies that respond to population needs across the region.

 

Home and Community Care (if included)

  • Strengthen connections between OHTs, service providers, and Ontario Health.

  • Support integration of home and community care services within regional planning.

  • Ensure the needs of rural, remote, and underserved populations are addressed.

 

 

 

 

Network Business Priorities

Beyond program areas, RSSN is also focused on strengthening the way the Network itself operates:

  • Refining and evolving governance structures and membership.

  • Developing a Core Team intake and resource allocation process.

  • Creating a Regional Knowledge Translation & Communications Strategy.

  • Advancing a regional Leadership Development Plan.

  • Defining processes for budgeting and funding allocations.

 

Want to get involved?

We welcome system partners, providers, and community members to join us in shaping the future of care in Northwestern Ontario.

 

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