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Year two
implement the process to adapt another 6 groups of Health Pathways groupings
refine processes
provide further educational sessions
evaluate usage and progress, adapt plan as required.
Year three
implement the process to adapt another 6 groups of Health Pathways groupings
refine processes
provide further educational sessions.
7 Capability and capacity
Capability: This project is an adaptation of the successful Canterbury Initiative project and will
be supported by Canterbury and hence benefit from their expertise.
The project is supported by key West Coast clinicians (Chief Medical Officer, Director of
Nursing and Midwifery, Primary Secondary GP Liaison) and the Patient Journey Improvement
Co-ordinator. They will manage the implementation of the project.
The project depends on the involvement of other local clinicians in working groups. Given the
demands on local clinicians the project has been adapted so as to use their time as efficiently as
possible.
8 Effect on inequalities
It is important that the patient journeys take into account a whanau ora approach and provide a
holistic approach to care. Māori will be included in developmental working groups.
9 Evidence for this initiative
The following evidence from the Canterbury initiative suggests that this programme is likely to
be successful:
Proven implementation team from Canterbury to work with WCDHB.
Proven track record in Canterbury - over 180 pathways in just over a year many
adaptable for the West Coast.
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