1999-2000 Annual Review, August 2000
Knowledge Management
In an age of rapid technological change, it is essential that
information-based organizations such as Health Canada's First Nations
and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) ensure that information remains
accessible and manageable, that a corporate memory is preserved
and that the programs and projects are conducted within a coherent
framework. Knowledge management provides this framework. At a practical
level, it provides a structured approach to information, helping
people to work more effectively by reducing fragmentation, duplication
and overload.
In 1998/99, work began on reviewing Community Programs (CP)'s information systems and
on adapting a Knowledge Management model (the Zachman Knowledge
Management model) to improve the efficiency of FNIHB's information-based
operations. This initiative was continued in 1999/2000 with two
projects. One focused on bringing together injury, prevention and
control information in a web-based tool that could be accessed
by Health Canada employees and First Nations and Inuit partners.
The second project involved mapping key business activities and
designing an operational tool to structure and integrate information
around these business activities. The aim of the proposed tool
is to enable FNIHB staff access to a wide variety of information
through a single window or portal.
2000-2001 Main Activities and Anticipated Outcomes:
- Development of an Intranet presence and relational database
tool and disseminate information through a web-based portal.
- Integrate key health indicator information into FNIHB accountability
processes.
- Continue to enhance the Injury Prevention Intranet site.
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