1. Factors for success in priority
setting
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2. Key lessons- LHINS in
Ontario
Ministry directions vs. local priorities
Clarity of roles (internal)
Communication/ HSP engagement
Leveling the playing field in submissions
What was missing?
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3. Key Lessons- Menno Place
Shared vision
Credible commitment
Resources for process (training, ongoing support,
time freed up)
Incentives to encourage participation
Learning/ quality improvement: changes to Advisory
Panel composition, to templates, to criteria
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4. Key Lessons- VCH
Successful in outlining a plan to meet financial
obligations
All participants said decisions were stronger/ more
defensible then with no process
Strong support for process from CFO and well
received by senior executive and Board
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5. Critical success factors
Strong leadership and Board endorsement
Solid project management
Physician involvement/ ownership
Clear objectives and alignment with strategic goals
Clear roles and responsibilities
Clear institutional boundaries
Explicit, validated criteria
Training and two way exchange of information
Change management processes – credible commitment
Commitment to evaluation and improvement
Political overlay and expectation management
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