Preparation Activities

Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada
2000
ISBN: 0-662-28522-0
Cat. No.:H34-105/2000-4E

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Preparation Activities
Set Up Workplan
Develop and/or Adapt Policies
Obtain Liability and Malpractice Insurance
Develop Job Descriptions
Recruit, Select and Orientate Staff
Establish Client Records and Tools
Set Up Client Assessment Process
Establish Roles and Responsibilities
Formalize Program Linkages
Establish Data Collection and Program Monitoring
Obtain Medical Supplies and Equipment
Monitor/Report on Progress
Monitor/Report on Budget
Hold Community Meeting

Appendices

• Appendix A - Sample Workplan
• Appendix B - Sample Personnel Policies
• Appendix C - Sample Job Descriptions
• Appendix D - Sample Client Record File
• Appendix E - Sample Client Assessment Tool and Care Plan
• Appendix F - Sample Data Collection Tools

4. Preparation Activities for Program Service Delivery Flowchart

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• Set Up Workplan
  Outline All Workplan Activities and Timelines for the:
  ~ Service Delivery Plan
  ~ Capital Plan
  ~ Training Plan
  
  
• Monitor/Report on Progress
  ~ Meet With Your Management Structure Regularly to Inform them of Progress
  ~ Adjust Timelines if Necessary
  
  
• Monitor/Report on Budget
  ~ Report on Status for all Budget Activities for Each Plan
  
  
• Hold Community Meeting
  ~ Report on Progress with Program Development and Financial Status
  ~ Ask for Input/Feedback on Program Issues