**English and French pdf information document attached.
Please contact hspspecialprojects@cihi.ca for more information.
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) is leading the selection of 8-10 public health system readiness indicators leading to better accountability and health outcomes for Canadians. The chosen indicators will help improve transparency of the readiness of Canada’s public health system. This system includes local public health authorities, provincial, territorial and national public health governing bodies and other related organizations at all levels that work to meet the needs and improve the health of Canadians.
Selected indicators will measure the readiness of our public health system to meet the needs of the Canadian population for years to come. We are inviting you to share your insights around what is important to you about public health in Canada, focusing on 4 key areas:
- public health system financing (for example, how much is spent on a vaccination program),
- public health organization, governance, and workforce (for example, the number of nurses working in public health),
- health promotion (for example, measuring the reach of programs to support people with quitting smoking, or supporting new parents during the post-partum period)
- emergency preparedness (for example, how prepared we are to deal with a pandemic or environmental emergency).
Your insights will help inform the process of selecting the indicators best suited to measure the readiness of Canada’s public health system.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
- Canadian residents aged 18+ who have experience with and/or have a good understanding of Canada’s public health system
- Ability to communicate in English, as sessions will be conducted in English.
- Access to internet, device and/or telephone required.
- No formal training or professional experience required.
CIHI is committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment and encourage all interested individuals to express interest in this opportunity.
COMMITMENT AND COMPENSATION
We are asking you to participate in one 90-minute virtual session, where you and a small group of other participants will provide your perspectives and experience with the public health system. Sessions will take place in mid-November to early December.
As recognition for your time and valuable contributions to our work, CIHI will offer an honorarium of $100 CDN to those who are selected to participate.
Please contact hspspecialprojects@cihi.ca for more information.