1. 1 APHEO Strategic Planning 2008 February 8, 2008 Presentation to APHEO

2. 2 Brief History of APHEO  1991 – Inaugural meeting  1992 – Terms of reference, first executive elected  1993 – First APHEO workshop  1994 – First constitution, official name and mission  1995 – Became affiliate of alPHa, OCCHA  1997 – Website launched, logo created, Membership expanded to include affiliates  1999 – Core Indicators binder produced  2000 – First strategic planning session  2001 – APHEOLIST listserve started  2002 – Joined OPHA, Core Indicators website launched  2003 – New URL and website, Health Canada contracts, SARS, 100+ members  2004 – Second strategic planning completed  2006 – Core Competency contract  2007 – Epidata Project, Epi Core Competencies done

3. 3 2000 Strategic Planning Components  Survey of members to identify themes  Strategic planning session held on April 13, 2000 facilitated by Bill Staples  Identification of Issues – Strategic Plan

4. 4 2000 Strategic Planning Six Strategic Issues Identified  Defining the scope and value of epidemiology in Public Health  Demonstrating, promoting and marketing the scope of epidemiology and how APHEO supports this  Using technology to increase communication between members  Building project specific partnerships  Getting Program Planning and Evaluation General Standard on the table and influencing it  Resolving the member/affiliate status issue 1-2 Year Time Frame

5. 5 2003/2004 Strategic Planning Components  Planning session on Oct 15, 2003 in Kingston for half-day at APHEO conference – 25 members attended  Strategic Planning Meeting Feb 5&6 2004 at Courtyard Mariott Hotel in Toronto – 11 members attended, in tandem with OPHA Core Competencies meeting  Both sessions facilitated by Judith Mackenzie, used workbooks, produced 2 reports

6. 6 October 2003 Session Accomplishments  Themes from 2000 strategic planning were reviewed and updated in terms of progress  Vision statement drafted  Environmental scan completed  Goal statements drafted  21 potential action steps drafted from brainstorming session 4 Year Time Frame

7. 7 February 2004 Strategic Planning Participants  Sherri Deamond  Mary Lou Decou  Anne Marie Holt  Mary-Anne Pietrusiak  Ruth Sanderson  Patrick Seliske  Lee Sieswerda  Suzanne Sinclair  Andrea Smith  Adam Stevens  Carla Troy

8. 8 APHEO’s Mission  To advance and promote the discipline and professional practice of epidemiology in Ontario public health units

9. 9 APHEO’s Vision  By the Year 2007, APHEO will be a valued and recognized leader in public health. This will be accomplished by: Promoting the science and practice of epidemiology to strengthen the public health system, Providing support and professional development opportunities for its members and, Acting as a key resource for the advancement of public health. Problem: Not clearly documented, Is this the final version?

10. 10 APHEO’s Values Statement  As a professional organization APHEO: Is committed to work to improve the health of the population, Believes that epidemiologists are integral to public health core functions, Is committed to advancing the science and evidence-based practice of public health epidemiology, Is committed to a supportive and participatory network of people with an interest in epidemiology and, Is committed to high standards for the practice of epidemiology. Is this the final version?

11. 11 APHEO’s Goal Statements  Enhance the use of epidemiology skills and knowledge in public health.  Increase the profile of APHEO to be a recognized leader in public health epidemiology.  Increase the capacity to accomplish our mission.  Increase opportunities for professional development for members. Action Plan 2004-2007

12. Goal: Enhance the use of epidemiology skills and knowledge in public health

13. Goal: Increase the profile of APHEO to be a recognized leader in public health epidemiology. ActionTimelineDeliverableWho (Lead) Develop position paper on SARS Feb-August, 2004 Committee struckBrenda Guarda (contract with Health Canada?) Terms defined Contractor hired Position Paper Completed Define core competencies for public health epidemiologists and establish certification process 2004-2005Committee struckRuth Sanderson Liaison with Carla and Health Canada established Core competencies defined Participate in the development of the Canadian Public Health Agency 2004Attend meeting of Pan-Canadian Public Health Education Initiative (Virtual School of Public Health) Mary Lou Decou Other opportunities identified Provide a workshop on lobbying and advocacy for APHEO members Feb. 2005?Education session held at general meeting ? Participate in the development and implementation of integrated data systems 2004-2005Sit on iPHIS Steering CommitteeSherri Deamond Ensure APHEO representation on sub-committees as appropriate

14. Goal: Increase the profile of APHEO to be a recognized leader in public health epidemiology. (cont’d)

15. Goal: Increase the capacity to accomplish our mission.

16. Goal: Increase the capacity to accomplish our mission. (cont’d)

17. Goal: Increase opportunities for professional development for members. ActionTimelineDeliverableWho (Lead) Initiate discussions with Field Epi program regarding feasibility of developing in- house field epi program for public health unit epis 2004Telephone call made to Dr. Linda Panaro Mary-Anne Pietrusiak Communicate continuing education opportunities throughout membership 2004On-line clearinghouse developed by Health Canada Carla Troy Link to Health Can Clearinghouse added to APHEO web site

18. 18 Strategic Planning 2008 APHEO Committee Members  Joanna Oliver (chair)  Monica Bienefeld  Popy Dimoulas-Graham  Jason Garay  Mary-Anne Pietrusiak  Ruth Sanderson  Lindsay Whitmore

19. 19 Strategic Planning 2008 Required Components  Review mission, vision, values  Environmental scan  Develop goals and new work plan

20. 20 Proposed Process  General presentation at Feb 8 meeting  Hiring of facilitator  Half-Day Session May 2  Environmental scan – survey of stakeholders?  Second session to develop work plan in Summer or Fall  Reports produced by facilitator from each session  Strategic plan completed by the Fall

21. 21 2008 is the Year of Opportunities and Challenges for APHEO  EpiData Project  Core Indicators Project – PHAC funding  New Ontario Public Health Standards – PHAS Protocol  The Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion  RRFSS strategic planning  Reorganization of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care  Expansion of Health Analytics branch in the Health System Information Management Division of the MOHLTC (Sten Ardal’s branch)  Public Health Capacity changes – Operation Health Protection

22. 22 Questions?