Caring for Our People

Caring for Our People Strategic Plan for the NWT Health and Social Services System 2017 to 2020 Letter from the Minister of Health and Social Services As the Minister responsible The Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) is committed for Health and Social Services, to achieving a vision of social progress, environmental I am pleased to present the sustainability and economic development. [...] This is consistent with the and staff in the Health and Social Services Authorities on the direction outlined in my Mandate Letter issued by the Premier, development of a model for an integrated health and social and the Health and Social Services vision and goals of Best Health, services system. [...] Through our shared goals we will: for system performance made possible through the move to a • Support the health and wellness of the population through one-system-approach; and promotion, prevention, disease protection and targeted access • Partnering with other GNWT departments and non- to high-risk populations to reduce disparities; governmental organizations to focus on root causes and the • R [...] It also Health and Social Services Business Plans and corresponding Main establishes strategic direction for transforming the health and Estimates, fulfils the requirements under the Hospital Insurance social services system by realizing the efficiencies made possible and Health and Social Services Administration Act (HIHSSA) for a by our move to a one-system-approach for the management and territ [...] The Territorial Leadership Council is responsible to the • Tobacco cessation; Minister of Health and Social Services for governing, managing and • In-home and in-facility respite services for caregivers of seniors providing the following health and social services in accordance or children and adults with special needs; and with the plan set out by the Minister: • Health promotion activities relat