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On April 1, 2015, Nova Scotia Health Authority was created through the consolidation of Nova Scotia’s nine District Health Authorities into one. We are partnering with the IWK to plan, act and care as one. As Nova Scotia Health Authority, we plan provincially, implement locally. Our journey to change the conversation about health begins… Nova Scotia Health Authority

Our Mission Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning

Our Vision Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations

 Mobilizing and engaging individuals, families and communities to become healthier  Working with partners to ensure all Nova Scotians have opportunities to improve their health  Creating a provincial focus, supporting local needs  Providing extraordinary person-centred care and service delivery We will achieve our vision and mission by: 5

 Strengthening our role as leaders in care and service, research and education for Atlantic Canadians  Translating research and innovation into practice  Ensuring a skilled, interdisciplinary workforce in a healthy workplace  Promoting workplace cultures that support teamwork, continuous improvement and patient & family engagement  Managing our resources wisely for a sustainable future We will achieve our vision and mission by: 6

Our Logo  A visual identity inspired by the powerful waves of the Atlantic Ocean  Signifies the momentum and strength we have to shift the conversation about health  Just as each ocean wave impacts the shape of our coast, the collective effort of individuals and communities will impact the health of our province and our people  As we begin this journey as Nova Scotia Health Authority, we each play an important role 7

Our Leadership Model LEADS in a Caring Environment Lead Self – self-motivating leaders Engage Others – engaging leaders Achieve Results – goal-oriented leaders Develop Coalitions – collaborative leaders Systems Transformation – successful leaders

Our People at a Glance: Employees: ( unionized and non-unionized ): 23,400+ Physicians: ( 1,292 specialists 1,194 family physicians ) 2,486 Medical Residents: 500+ Volunteers: 7,000+ Learners: 5,500+ Foundations: 41 Auxiliaries: 33 Community Health Boards: 37

Our Locations at a Glance: Atlantic specialty multi-site hospital complex: 1 QEII Health Sciences Centre Regional Hospitals: 9 Community and other locations: 35

Budget: $1.9 billion Beds: 3,198 Annual Emergency visits: 599,502 Annual surgical visits: 144,093 Hospital outpatient visits: 1,429,297 Community health services visits: 365,526 Diagnostic Imaging exams: 904,100 Active research projects: 1,231 Our Work at a Glance:

 Safety  Accessibility  People centered  Continuity of services  Population focus  Healthy workplace culture  Effectiveness/efficiency/sustainability Design Principles of NSHA 12

NSHA Executive Structure

Nova Scotia Health Authority Zones *Reflects boundaries of former District Health Authorities *

Our Opportunities Improve health outcomes for all Nova Scotians – a healthier province Enhance primary care in local communities, through a collaborative approach Engage local communities in needs planning Serve local communities using consistent standards Respect ability of local areas to serve their communities in ways that work for them Deploy resources to areas of greatest need

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