▪ A history in the region of attempts at initiating a regional program; |
▪ A funded full-time coordinator; |
▪ Support from the Local Health Integration Network’s (LHIN’s) CEO and Board of Governors; |
▪ Starting the process using an Appreciative Inquiry approach; |
▪ Early commitment by most stakeholders; |
▪ Maintaining and sustaining momentum throughout the process; |
▪ Co-chairing of the process by two co-chairs ; |
▪ Significant community and stakeholder engagement; |
▪ Exemplars in the region of other regional programs, specifically Stroke and Geriatrics-Care of the Elderly; |
▪ Use of a “Change Management” approach; |
▪ Creation of a common vision early in the process; |
▪ Flexibility to adapt and modify the emerging plan and process; and |
▪ Establishment of a competency-based Board, instead of one that represents specific service providers, settings and sites of care. |