Board Chair Message - September 2005

The pace of activity at TBRHSC continues to be brisk. As I make note of all the projects undertaken over the summer, healthcare delivered, and plans for the coming year, I know the Board of Directors is proud of all that has been accomplished and anticipates another exemplary year.

Our Board is smaller now and I know it will function more efficiently. All 15 members are excited about working with various committees as they perform due diligence. Each Director will be collaborative with management and staff, as well as other community and regional healthcare stakeholders.

For the first time, the Board will be working with the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). It creates a new dynamic. This dynamic isn’t well defined; however, the recently released Closson Report identifies numerous potential changes at administrative and clinical levels across the region. We are anticipating excellent cooperation from all our healthcare partners as funding and the distribution of the care of patients is considered.

The launching of the Medical School generates numerous opportunities for change for TBRHSC, as well. Soon, medical students will be a part of our healthcare fabric. The future of healthcare in our city and region has never looked more promising.

The second MRI, that we recently launched, puts us in an exclusive category with only four other cities in Ontario enjoying more than one unit. Our Diagnostic Imaging wait-lists are now shorter than they have ever been. Images are taken, “reads” are done, and care is applied. Thanks to everyone who played a role in making this happen for us.

Congratulations to the TBHRSC healthcare teams for achieving another excellent report from the Canadian College of Healthcare Accreditors. Our newest three-year Accreditation reminds us of the high standards that we are applying to the patients and families that we serve.

Our balanced budget process continues. There is so much work that goes into these submissions to the Ministry. The dynamic healthcare environment demonstrates that our work is very much driven by the needs of people. However, the capital costs that go into creating a people-centered service industry are extraordinary. I commend our Administrators throughout the organization for the diligence they apply to their jobs.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, we look forward to serving for another year. Please join us for our Board meetings held the second Wednesday of each month.

Sincerely,

Ron Nelson, Chair
Board of Directors

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