S-4.2 - Act respecting health services and social services

Section 346.1 Disposition versions

2011-06-13

346.1. In accordance with province-wide orientations and recognized standards of accessibility, integration, quality, effectiveness and efficiency, and taking into account available resources, the agency is responsible for preparing a multi-year strategic plan for its region containing the following elements:

(1)  a description of the mission of the agency;

(2)  a statement of the social and health needs and the distinctive characteristics of the population, based on an understanding of the health and well-being of that population;

(3)  a description of the context in which the agency acts and the main challenges it faces;

(4)  the directions and objectives to be pursued with respect to, among other things, the accessibility, continuity, quality and safety of care and services with a view to improving the health and well-being of the population;

(5)  the results targeted over the period covered by the plan; and

(6)  the performance indicators to be used in measuring results.

For the purpose of preparing the strategic plan, an agency must obtain the opinion of the people’s forum, if applicable, call on the participation of the institutions and community organizations of its region, and ensure the collaboration of the stakeholders in other sectors of activity that have an impact on health services and social services.

2001, c. 24, s. 51; 2005, c. 32, s. 142; 2011, c. 15, s. 51.

2006-01-01

346.1. In accordance with ministerial orientations and recognized standards of accessibility, integration, quality, effectiveness and efficiency, and taking into account available resources, the agency is responsible for preparing a multi-year strategic plan identifying the following elements for its region:

(1)  the social and health needs and the distinctive characteristics of the population, based on an understanding of the health and well-being of that population;

(2)  the objectives to be pursued to improve the health and well-being of the population, and organize and manage services;

(3)  the mandates and responsibilities to be assumed by local authorities, the other institutions and the community organizations to reach those objectives; and

(4)  the mechanisms for regional coordination and for mobilizing the partners to implement the strategic plan.

For the purpose of preparing the strategic plan, an agency must obtain the opinion of the people’s forum, call on the participation of the institutions and community organizations of its region, and ensure the collaboration of the stakeholders in other sectors of activity that have an impact on health services and social services.

2001, c. 24, s. 51; 2005, c. 32, s. 142.

2002-08-01

346.1. The regional board must, after consulting the people’s forum, submit a three-year strategic service organization plan to the Minister for approval. The plan must indicate the financial implications of the measures it contains and take into account the financial resources at the disposal of the regional board.

2001, c. 24, s. 51.