Regional Planning In Southern Ontario PDF Download

In 1993, the Ontario Ministry of Health established a committee to examine ways of enhancing the regional planning process in the reform of the provincial health system. This report reviews the role of regional planning in health system reform, the provincial reform agenda, and the specific needs addressed by regional planning. It then presents a new regional planning model for the south-western region of the province, involving creation of a Southwest Regional Health Council. Information is included on the Council's mandate, structure, resources, planning and decision-making process, information and research management role, and evaluation process. Finally, the report outlines the implementation of the model.