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Andrea Bentz1, Elizabeth Tanguay2, Dania Versailles3
1University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Abstract:
Archipel Ontario Health Team (OHT) developed as part of the provincial call to organize health and social service providers into integrated care delivery systems. With nearly 70 multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral partners, unequal power dynamics must be considered when creating governance structures. With the aim of collaboratively elevating the voice of voluntary and community sector partners, Archipel OHT deliberately implemented a sustainable integrated governance strategy that encourages community and voluntary sector leadership and equitable shared decision-making. This perspective paper describes applied strategies, lessons learned, and efforts to maintain an environment that prioritizes their representation.
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