Justin Smith’s Post

Many current models of palliative care are not prepared to meet the needs of people who are vulnerably housed, staying in shelters or living in outdoor spaces.   To improve access to safe and high-quality palliative care for these people, communities across Canada have designed innovative models of equity-oriented palliative care. Learn from communities through their promising practice summaries, outlining innovative models of care and the lessons they learned along the way: https://lnkd.in/gV4JC9z4

The Scottish Government has proposed a new National Park in Galloway and we have been asked to investigate that proposal. 👋 We are listening to opinions, meeting with local groups and organisations and hosting an online information hub so that you can explore the facts for yourself and be part of the conversation: https://orlo.uk/F08ws 📅 We'll be posting an information leaflet through every door in the bid's proposed area, and hosting drop-in surgeries and public meetings in the coming weeks and months. These conversations and comments will help us shape the formal consultation. 💬 Then there will be a formal statutory public consultation in November, in which we will invite everyone to contribute their thoughts on the key questions posed, to help Scottish Government decide: ❓ if the proposal should be given National Park status ❓ if so, what geographical area it should include ❓ what form its governance should take (e.g. number of board members) ❓and what powers it should have (e.g. planning, access) ❓ its likely structure and operation.

We're not waiting to get started advancing the goals set forth in HAP's 2025-2027 Strategic Plan. Learn more about how the plan elevates HAP's advocacy for the hospital community around workforce, financial sustainability, and health improvement and innovation: https://lnkd.in/eUbsxznS

Okayyyyy... I slept for three days and now I'm BACK. And I made muffins for the team. Last Thursday we had nearly the entire department (150ish!) in person. We wanted to start the year with clarity, simplifying the "plans on plans on plans" that Public Health is used to... distilling the next 12-18 month's focus down to a few key efforts. We also wanted to laugh. And we wanted to cry. And we wanted to get to know each other in new ways. We did all of those things. I think I made it about 43 minutes before crying... plus we did Laughing Yoga, so the laughter was mandatory. We played with fidget toys and Play-Doh, and we drew our dream communities. We ate many bagels and bopped our heads to a suitable-for-work bespoke playlist. Most importantly, we explored how we can keep reaching for more and better to serve the hundreds of thousands of people we are entrusted to keep safe and healthy. The Cardinal Seven is our term for the seven big things we will commit to this year. They're bold but doable. They aren't rocket science--but in a world where everything feels overly complicated, it's a nice reprieve from checklists and KPI's. Yes, we will still track and measure and get reaccredited (I declare it), but sometimes you gotta just say what you want to do in plain words. This year, we commit to: 🗣 Creating a culture of honest, 360 feedback that disrupts bias 🗣 🤑 Being better financial stewards 🤑 🏆 Creating a culture of excellence through rapid QI and more transparent recognition programs 🏆 💪 Busting down walls and taking more clinical services to the streets 💪 📈 Modernizing our data systems, reaching towards Public Health 4.0 📈 📢 Being known through a renewed focus on social marketing, brand, and presence 📢 Yes, that's only six out of seven... but the seventh is way too big for a single LinkedIn post. Let's just say that number seven has something to do with cactuses, maps, and real-deal health equity. 🌵 I feel overwhelmingly, unapologetically blessed. It's not all puppies and corn dogs, as one of our directors said at the meeting, but with this team in place, there is hope. We have ambition, energy, humility, and trust. And we know that if we fail, it means we tried. If we tried, it means we believed. (Yes, I used that at the meeting and yes I admitted it was stolen from a Peloton ride I took that very morning)

Long-term care planning is about preserving quality of life and dignity. It's never too early to start the conversation. https://lnkd.in/geWwdnMZ

This article from Dr Shaba Nabi shares the story of an exceptional caring journey and has certainly brought a few of us to tears. Working in care, and the care profession has such a profound impact. https://shorturl.at/ajyUX

I’ve voiced on here before there’s a difference between long term care buildings and short stay buildings and the easiest way I can tell who is serious about being a short stay facility leader and valued hospital partner- They have case management and they have social services. And they aren’t interchangeable. If you want to be a leader in short term rehab stays and hospital partnerships- Invest in your case management.

Urban trees can be a cost-effective solution to deliver multiple positive outcomes. Investment in the planning and management of urban trees can pay dividends for health, the environment, and the economy.

When these three get together, great things happen. Such an honor to work with these women who are at the forefront of our companies national account team. Not only are they making strides and how TPAs and employers see our company, they’ve also helped with the tremendous growth we’ve experienced so early in 2024. #CareManagement #Healthcare #Management #HumanResources #employeebenefits

Clinical autonomy isn't just a perk; it's a crucial component of quality care! Dentists with the freedom to make clinical decisions tailored to their patients' needs can provide the highest level of personalized treatment. At CDP, we empower our dentists with clinical autonomy, fostering a culture of excellence and patient-centered care. Read more: https://loom.ly/VMcm5eI #QualityCare #DentalAutonomy #PatientFirst 👩⚕️👨⚕️