Collaborative Practice is a methodology that matches staffing to patient needs with the ultimate goal of improving patient care. The process involves clinical directors, front-line managers, staff and union representatives to collaboratively assess the patient health needs and current staffing resources, recommend changes to enhance delivery, and implement staffing changes.
The annual Leadership Award was presented by Deloitte and IPAC (Institute of Public Administration Canada) to Employee Engagement’s Lean Transformation Services
Left to right: Anne Harvey, VP Employee Engagement, Rena van der Wal, Executive Director, Lean Transformation Services; Patti Telford, Health Consulting, Deloitte, and Marta Filipski, A/Manager, Collaborative Practice
for demonstrating leadership through innovative advancements in public policy and management. The Collaborative Practice team was one of the finalists, recognized for addressing clinical staffing needs through collaboration and engagement.
The IPAC/Deloitte Public Sector Leadership Award reflects the importance of innovation, strategic thinking, trust and team building, shared vision and effective collaboration and partnerships. Government organizations are recognized that demonstrate outstanding leadership and innovation by taking bold steps to improve Canada through advancements in public policy and management.