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Factors for success in priority setting

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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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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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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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Critical success factorsStrong 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