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On April 1, 2015, Nova Scotia Health Authority was created through the consolidation of Nova Scotia’s nine District Health Authorities into one. We are partnering with the IWK to plan, act and care as one.
As Nova Scotia Health Authority, we plan provincially, implement locally.
Our journey to change the conversation about health begins…
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Our Mission
Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Our Vision
Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
Mobilizing and engaging individuals, families and communities to become healthier
Working with partners to ensure all Nova Scotians have opportunities to improve their health
Creating a provincial focus, supporting local needs
Providing extraordinary person-centred care and service delivery
We will achieve our vision and mission by:
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Strengthening our role as leaders in care and service, research and education for Atlantic Canadians
Translating research and innovation into practice
Ensuring a skilled, interdisciplinary workforce in a healthy workplace
Promoting workplace cultures that support teamwork, continuous improvement and patient & family engagement
Managing our resources wisely for a sustainable future
We will achieve our vision and mission by:
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Our LogoA visual identity inspired by the powerful waves of the Atlantic Ocean
Signifies the momentum and strength we have to shift the conversation about health
Just as each ocean wave impacts the shape of our coast, the collective effort of individuals and communities will impact the health of our province and our people
As we begin this journey as Nova Scotia Health Authority, we each play an important role
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Our Leadership Model
LEADS in a Caring Environment
• Lead Self – self-motivating leaders• Engage Others – engaging leaders• Achieve Results – goal-oriented leaders• Develop Coalitions – collaborative leaders• Systems Transformation – successful
leaders
Our People at a Glance:
Employees: (unionized and non-unionized): 23,400+
Physicians: (1,292 specialists 1,194 family physicians) 2,486
Medical Residents: 500+
Volunteers: 7,000+
Learners: 5,500+
Foundations: 41
Auxiliaries: 33
Community Health Boards: 37
Our Locations at a Glance:
Atlantic specialty multi-site hospital complex: 1
QEII Health Sciences Centre
Regional Hospitals: 9
Community and other locations: 35
Budget: $1.9 billion
Beds: 3,198
Annual Emergency visits: 599,502
Annual surgical visits: 144,093
Hospital outpatient visits: 1,429,297
Community health services visits: 365,526
Diagnostic Imaging exams: 904,100
Active research projects: 1,231
Our Work at a Glance:
Safety
Accessibility
People centered
Continuity of services
Population focus
Healthy workplace culture
Effectiveness/efficiency/sustainability
Design Principles of NSHA
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NSHA Executive Structure
Nova Scotia Health Authority Zones
*Reflects boundaries of former District Health Authorities
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Our Opportunities
• Improve health outcomes for all Nova Scotians – a healthier province
• Enhance primary care in local communities, through a collaborative approach
• Engage local communities in needs planning
• Serve local communities using consistent standards
• Respect ability of local areas to serve their communities in ways that work for them
• Deploy resources to areas of greatest need
For more information please visit www.nshealth.ca
Thank you.
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