Welcome to the second update on the South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) Integrated Health Service Plan (IHSP) and Blueprint Project.

Health System Trends

As the South West LHIN embarks on setting its directions for the next three years, it is important to understand and anticipate trends that will assist us in deciding what we need to focus on in the short- and long-term.

Draft Priorities for 2010-2013 Integrated Health Service Plan

The Integrated Health Service Plan (IHSP) is a three-year local strategic plan that will lay the foundation for LHIN activities and decision-making. With a focus on integration, the IHSP defines the priorities that will guide the LHIN and its partners to enhance local health care services and develop a health care system that is accountable, coordinated, effective, efficient and sustainable

Engagement

The South West LHIN has been involved in the following engagement activities in May and June: symposiums, Blueprint refinement sessions, public sessions and meetings with county Wardens and Mayors.

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