SIKSIKA HEALTH SERVICES

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SIKSIKA HEALTH SERVICES

• Canadian Council of Health Accreditation Services
  Initiative
• March 2nd. 2006
• Manii kistwiisii Aiwaahkoisaittoomoip
• Reaching a New Level

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Siksika Health Services Goals and Objectives

• VISION
• Siksika Health Services proactively provides
  quality and holistic health care to all Siksika
  Nation members.
• MISSION
• Restore a state of wellness through accountable
  and efficient service delivery for the Siksika
  Nation members.
• VALUES
• Teamwork We believe in achieving teamwork
  through mutual respect, trust, dignity,
  commitment and support.
• Optimism We believe in challenging adversity
  with an optimistic and positive attitude, thus
  increasing resiliency.
• Leadership We believe in and encourage a
  strong, unified and supportive leadership.
• Client Focused We will provide our programs and
  services based on the needs of Siksika members.

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WHY DO WE WANT ACCREDITATION?

• To follow our Vision and Mission Statements
• To evaluate the organization against national
  standards to improve services
• To increase communication, collaboration and to
  strengthen and promote team building.
• To get peer (surveyor) feedback on defined areas.
• To increase client involvement and partners in
  our activities
• To learn more about client and family
  satisfaction

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Tsii stapii moihka CCHSA?What is CCHSA?

• The Canadian Council of Health Services
  Accreditation is a major National screening body
  for health services across Canada.
• Their Mission is to help organizations like
  Siksika Health Services, to examine and improve
  the quality of the care and services we
  provide.Today, more than 3500 sites, services and
  programs are currently accredited by CCHSA.
• Siksika Health Services is the only First Nation
  organization in Canada, who are attempting to
  have all their programs accredited by CCHSA.

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Tsaakonistiisamoo?How long will it take?

• The Accreditation Process is a learning and
  improvement cycle which is conducted over a 3
  year period.
• Health will need to follow-up on the
  recommendations made from the CCHSA. To continue
  and make ongoing improvements to their facilities
  and services for Siksika.

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What are the components of accreditation?

• Organizations need to have the FULL support from
  Leadership and boards to be successful.
• Leadership needs to communicate to stakeholders
  why accreditation will benefit them.
• First, organizations do a Self Assessment.
• (review of our activities)
• Followed by a Survey.
• (team of health care professionals)
• Receive a Report
• We need to follow up on recommendations given by
  the surveyors.

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TEAMS

• Leadership and Partnerships
• Environment
• Human Resources
• Information Management
• Home Care
• Long Term Care
• Community Health Services

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Proposed Teams

• Leadership and Partnerships
• Hector Winnipeg, Chair Calgary Region
• FNIHB Rep.
• Horace Bull Bear Siksika
  Admin.
• Herman Warienga RDG? Suzanne Pisent HC.
  
• Barry TimChuck HC.?
• HA. 5 Rep.

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Environment Team

• Jenny Gooden NIC.
• Shawn Own Chief HC. RN.
• Anne McMaster Health Committee Rep.
• Rena Maguire HC. LPN.
• Tom Little Child FR.
• Maria Big Snake -Siksika Environmental Ltd.??
• Others??

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Human Resources Team

• Ruth Scalplock- Council Rep.
• Anne Spring Chief Payroll
• Shirley RunningRabbit
• Verena Duck Chief Exec. Asst.
• Casey Three Suns Security Team Leader
• Rosalyn Breaker Health Committee Rep.
• Jenny Gooden, NIC. / Lindsay Crowshoe, Dr.
• Fire/ Rescue, EMS Reps.
• Siksika Administration Human Resources Rep.

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Information Technology Team

• Horace Bull Bear- Council Rep.
• Health Information Manager (TB. Hired)
• Sandra Sparvier Brighter futures.
• Pauline Yellowfly HS.
• Darrel Running Rabbit Maint. Supervisor.
• Health data Stewards in all areas. (7 members)
• Ian Breaker, Siksika I/T Dept.

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HOME CARE TEAM

• Pauline McCarthy HC. RN.
• Anne Breaker LPN.
• Community Rep.
• Melvina Healy HC.
• Robbie Robinson NIHBCoordinator
• Head Start Rep.
• Strathmore Hospital Rep.
• Health Liaison Rep.

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Long Term Care Team

• Theresa Bear Chief Elders Lodge T. Leader
• Health Professionals in LTC.
• HA 5 Rep.
• Bahigi Fyith - Nutritionist
• Lindsey CrowShoe Dr.
• Health Canada Rep.
• Elder Rep.
• Others??

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Community Health Team

• Janice ManyHeads CH team Leader
• Gene Bourque CHR. Rep.
• Thurman Little Light Addictions Team Leader
• Yvonne Oliver MH. T Leader
• Community Reps from 7 main areas.
• include disabled, youth, adults, seniors.
• Others??

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Next steps?

• Set up Health Committee accreditation orientation
  meeting to approve Teams and Critical Path Plans.
• Teams to review the Standards.
• Wait for accreditation Taking Root education to
  start in March 28th- 30th, 2006 at SRDL.