The executive director
The Executive Director works closely with the WRTHS Health Board of Governance, Community Health Directors and with all Program Coordinators of the WRTHS. I would like to thank the WRTHS Board of Governance for having supported the WRTHS Health Director and the office on the following initiatives:
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Incorporation Process which occurred In August 2013
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On-going work in Accreditation– designation achieved in 2015 with 100% compliance in all programs
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Strategic Planning Process—having had it done in 2013
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5 Year Tribal Health Plan which is our guide in our activities
Current challenges /achievements by the WRTHS Health Director are as follows:
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Negotiated an increase in Mental Health Counselling Services funding with two(2) additional full time staff now in place
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Off reserve Medical Transportation Program implemented October 31,2016
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Tribal Nursing Officer & Home and Community Care Coordinator to receive additional funding in 2016/17.
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Data Sharing Information Partnership - WRTHS and affiliated FN Communities must start collecting own data, in which it can be used to support future initiatives.
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Nursing Budgets to be increased in FY 2017/2018 proposal submitted in November, 2016.
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To continue advocating for a full time Human Resource Coordinator to assist WRTHS and work with the FN Communities.
The Executive Director will continuously advocate for new programs/initiatives that will ultimately benefit the FN Communities.