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10 steps to a successful governance transfer
Jessica Lambert1, Cliff Nordal
1St. Joseph's Health Care, London, Ontario.
Healthcare Management Forum
|June 25, 2002
Summary
Provincial psychiatric hospital governance transfers to public hospitals offer key learnings for successful integration. Central negotiation, shared vision, and communication are crucial for de-institutionalizing mental healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Administration
- Mental Health Services
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- Provincial psychiatric hospital governance was transferred to public hospitals in Ontario.
- London and St. Thomas were key sites for this governance transfer initiative.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify critical success factors from the London/St. Thomas experience.
- To inform future governance transfers and de-institutionalization efforts.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the London/St. Thomas governance transfer process.
- Identification of key elements contributing to successful integration.
Main Results:
- Centralized negotiation across receiving hospitals was vital.
- Establishing shared principles and values fostered a common vision.
- Effective communication and commitment were essential for process success.
Conclusions:
- Learnings from this transfer can guide future initiatives, including Tier 2 and 3 decentralization.
- Reinvestment in community mental health services is integral to de-institutionalization.
- Successful governance transfers require strategic planning and stakeholder collaboration.