Moving Upstream - Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

Organizational
Profile
Strengths
Legislative basis for work
The Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA) “provide(s) for the
organization and delivery of public health programs and services, the
prevention of the spread of disease and the promotion and protection of the
health of the people of Ontario.” (4) Additional legislation provides support
for other programs such as childhood immunization, and non-smoking
environments.
Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS)
The Health Unit has strong programs based on the Ontario Public Health
Standards (OPHS) . The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care publishes
the OPHS under the authority of the HPPA. The OPHS outline the minimum
mandatory core programs and services with which all Boards of Health in
Ontario must comply (5). The Health Unit tailors this core set of services based
on our local needs, impact, capacity and partnerships.
Organizational Standards
The provincial government has outlined the expectations for the effective
governance of Boards of Health and effective management of Public Health
Units with Organizational Standards. These Organizational Standards have
been implemented or are being implemented to promote organizational
excellence, establish the foundation for effective and efficient program and
service delivery and contribute to a public health sector with a greater focus on
performance, accountability and sustainability (6).
Evidence-based programs
The Health Unit uses a variety of quantitative and qualitative evidence to
identify priorities and strategies to improve the health of our local residents.
Regular reviews of programs and services are conducted and adjustments
made as needed. The Ontario Public Health Standards is based on available
scientific evidence and Public Health Ontario regularly provides scientific
updates on key topics which inform our decision making.
Moving Upstream: 2013-2018 Strategic Plan
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
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