Moving Upstream - Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

People Driver
Organizational
Goals
People Driver
This driver is based on the premise that people are the primary resource of
any organization. It focuses on ways and means to foster and support an
environment that encourages people to reach their full potential (19).
What is the Issue?
The Linda Duxbury survey on work and health conducted in 2010 found that
59.3% of staff reported ‘high’ stress; 33.3% reported ‘high’ depression; and
30.4% reported taking days off due to fatigue (21). Heavy workloads contribute
to employee stress and 15.6% of staff reported low satisfaction with current
work load and 87.7% highly agree that work demands were unremitting.
The program review process estimated that there is a 35% gap between the
resources required to meet OPHS and available resources.
In a previous staff survey, learning and development were identified
as potential issues and 19.5% of staff reported being ‘unsatisfied’ with
development opportunities (24). In 2011, the Management Team recognized
that the current approach to staff development was fragmented and a
coordinated approach based on public health core competencies was
implemented . This work needs to continue to benefit all members of the
organization.
The Organizational Standards have identified the development of a human
resource strategy and professional practice support as requirements, and the
Ministry of Health and Long-Term care has provided 100% provincial funding
for a Chief Nursing Officer to focus on nursing practice and quality assurance.
More work needs to be done in this area for health and safety, succession
planning, and on-going staff competency.
Goal:
Workplace that supports wellness and strengthens the capacity of our
workforce.
Strategies:
Develop and implement systems and processes for ongoing staff
development and continuous learning.
Develop and implement a Human Resources Strategy, that addresses
the size of the workforce and included a Competency-Based
Performance Management strategy, and Professional Practice Support.
Enhance the current Occupational Health & Safety Program.
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Moving Upstream: 2013-2018 Strategic Plan
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit