What’s in a Name?
Friday, February 6th, 2009Change management exercises are the hottest new trend that organizations endeavour to achieve cultural transformations. These strategies are meant to fundamentally change the way we think and deliver business.
At the Capital District Health Authority (CDHA) in Halifax, Nova Scotia one such transformation is taking place. It is known as Our Promise. Conceptually, this change management process drills accountability for health back to members of the community by providing proactive health solutions to individual well being. What does that mean to staff?
That question left “Occupational Health and Safety” team in a quandary. As staff members in the CDHA there is an expectation that we as a health care provider will change the way we conduct business; however, as a highly regulated industry the challenge of maintaining compliance and changing business processes require some thought and planning. (more…)