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Part of Modernizing primary health care – Progress on 2-year plan

Enabling the primary health care workforce to improve health outcomes

Focus area 3 aims to emphasize the importance of establishing a sustainable and effective primary health care (PHC) workforce in Alberta.

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Modernizing primary health care – Progress on 2-year plan

Focus area 3 progress

The objective is to prioritize provider wellness through support, capacity and resources.

Definition of phases

Progress for each action item is marked along the horizontal line. The percentage of the project completed is indicated in the bold title below the horizontal line.

  • Initiation

    Defining scope, purpose and objectives. Identify key stakeholders and create project charter.

    Complete/We are here
  • Design

    Development of new programs or policy, including engagement.

    Complete/We are here
  • Implementation

    Execution of deliverables, announcement or roll out of new programs.

    Complete/We are here
  • Completion

    Closing of final deliverables and/or transition to operations.

    Complete/We are here

Action 3.1

Develop a primary health care workforce strategy.

Action 3.1.1

Increase available training spaces within undergraduate, residency, and physician assistant programs.

  • Initiation
    Complete
  • Design
    Complete
  • Implementation
    We are here
  • Completion

Action 3.1.1 – Project progress – 40% complete

Action 3.1.2

Develop initiatives targeting the recruitment and training of additional health care professionals to work in primary health care teams, including administrative team members.

  • Initiation
    Complete
  • Design
    We are here
  • Implementation
  • Completion

Action 3.1.2 – Project progress – 10% complete

Action 3.2

Develop and implement initiatives to reduce the administrative burden that physicians currently face.

  • Initiation
    Complete
  • Design
    We are here
  • Implementation
  • Completion

Action 3.2 – Project progress – 10% complete

Completed milestones

  • Quarter 2, 2024-25

    • International Medical Graduate expansion begins.
    • Complete feasibility assessment of all short- and medium-term recommendations from the Decreasing Administrative Burden Report.

  • Quarter 1, 2024-25

    • The Supporting Comprehensive Primary Care Task Force presented their final report to the Minister of Health, including their recommendations on alleviating administrative burden and stabilization measures.

Contact

If you have any questions about the MAPS  2-Year Implementation Plan, contact us at [email protected].

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