Provincial-Territorial Envelope Initiatives
New Brunswick
$13,689,805
Objective:
To improve access to primary health care, within a system that will deliver the right health care services, in the right way, at the right time, by the right provider, at a cost which taxpayers can afford.
Activities:
The two main primary health care renewal initiatives to be undertaken by New Brunswick's Department of Health and Wellness are: the establishment of community health centres; and the enhancement of ambulance services, including advanced life support training for personnel and upgrading the information system.
New Brunswick will use the remainder of its PHCTF funds to:
- Develop and implement a primary health care change management strategy;
- Conduct a preliminary analysis of the management information system for public and mental health services sector;
- Assist in the start up of various telehealth initiatives to enhance access to primary health care; and
- Evaluation and reporting.
Expected Results:
- Implementation of at least five community health centres;
- Enhanced capacity of ambulance services;
- Development of various telehealth initiatives to enhance access to primary health care; and
- Evaluation of activities.
Some initiatives are time-limited and will end at or before the end of the PHCTF. Ongoing initiatives will be sustained by the Department of Health and Social Services or by the appropriate regional health authority.
Contact:
Lise Girard
Advisor
Health Care Renewal, Health & Wellness
Government of New Brunswick
Carleton Place
PO Box 5100
Fredericton, NB E3B 5G8
Tel: (506) 453-3888
Fax: (506) 453-5243
Email: lise.girard@gnb.ca
 www.gnb.ca/0051/0601/index-e.asp
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