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August 9, 2023 should be regarded as a major turning point for health and long-term care in New Brunswick.
For decades in most other provinces, there have been academic programs that focus on healthcare organization and leadership. Ontario was the first with University of Toronto’s prestigious graduate program followed by a superb program at University of Ottawa then York University. With University of Toronto being the pace-setter in the 1950’s with Dr. G. Harvey Agnew, other universities picked up the need for education of those who are currently working in some level of healthcare leadership or those aspiring to do so. Aided by a large Kellogg Foundation grant in the late 1970’s, other universities across the country developed such programming; in Atlantic Canada the superb program was developed at Dalhousie, initially with the leadership of legendary Dr. Peter Ruderman, and it has become a key element of health care services in that province and beyond.
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The composition and membership of the new health authority boards was officially released by government on June 30, 2023. In previous commentaries I have indicated nothing but support and pleasure that we finally know who will fill the roles.
According to Bill 39, the Minister is obligated to present “marching orders” to the new Board Chairs by the end of September. A mandate letter is, according to the act, supposed to contain:
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AuthorKen McGeorge, BS,DHA,CHE is a career health care executive based in Fredericton, NB, Canada. Archives
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