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The Capital Plan Development Task Force met on May 14.

The task force further discussed a report on high-level operational cost forecasting for the three models for the year 2031/32. Members understood the report is intended to provide an order of magnitude of the potential operating costs of each model based on the programs and services to be delivered.

The Capital Plan Development Task Force met on April 30.

Reports: The task force reviewed a report on high-level operational cost forecasting for the three models. Task force members asked for clarification and revisions to the report for their next meeting.

Model Evaluation Criteria: The task force confirmed that its evaluation of the models would include equally-weighted criteria in five areas: patient- and family-centered care, financial, alignment with health system directions, municipal impact and community support. 

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare’s (MAHC) Capital Plan Development Task Force has reached an important point in its future planning work, coming to consensus on the details of the programs and services proposed in each of the models.

The Capital Plan Development Task Force met on March 19 and 26 where the task force arrived at two important milestones. The task force approved the evaluation criteria to be used to evaluate the models, and finalized the different programs and services proposed in each of the models as described below.

An open letter to our communities:

Over the past number of weeks, the leadership team of Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare has watched as our Chief Executive Officer has been referred to in a negative light, her reputation unfairly tarnished. We, the leadership, want you to know the Natalie we know.

The 2018-19 Ontario budget proposes to include a $750,000 increase in funding for Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare in 2018-19, according to an announcement made on Friday by Barrie MPP Ann Hoggarth at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre.

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) has a proven track record of working collaboratively with stakeholders and has established a Capital Plan Development Task Force to lead MAHC’s future planning work. The task force is largely comprised of community members and has municipal representation which includes the Mayors of Huntsville and Bracebridge, the Reeve of Burk’s Falls and the CAO of the District of Muskoka.

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) has developed a Q&A that has been posted on the MAHC website to respond to questions raised and to clarify and correct statements made at a future planning public consultation meeting earlier this month. Through the generous support of YourTV community television, coverage of the meeting continues to be available through the YourTv website at www.yourtv.tv/muskoka until March 31, 2018.

The Capital Plan Development Task Force met on February 26, and held a public consultation meeting on March 1 to invite delegations to receive comments and ideas from the public regarding MAHC’s future planning. Approximately 140 people attended the meeting and 16 people from across the region presented their comments. The task force also received nearly 100 written submissions that are also being distributed to the MAHC Board of Directors.