Transformation of Health in Canterbury

Canterbury Clinical Network Update (Posted 16 April 12)

A transitional Laboratory SLA, including referring clinicians and managers and senior clinical leaders from both laboratories has been working together to guide the laboratory transition. Transitional activities will continue over the coming months. A long term SLA will be put in place to guide the laboratories in their journey towards an integrated laboratory system in Canterbury with laboratory professionals being seen as an integral part of the patient care team.

 

An Alliance Manager has been employed to support the Acute Demand Management Service SLA and support developments in this area. Significant effort is being expended on ensuring that patients with COPD are supported to remain healthy in the community. This involves the input of health professionals from across the Canterbury Health System.

 

Planning is continuing towards the formation of a child and youth workstream and it is expected that activity will commence during the first half of 2012.

 

TLB is close to completing development of the Canterbury Clinical Network strategic plan. This planning has enabled the development of some high priority areas and so is having an impact on the Network's deliverables and budget planning for 2012/13. 

 

Keith Wright

Programme Coordinator

Canterbury Clinical Network