An Operational Plan for the Fiscal Year 2016/2017

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is pleased to share 2016/2017 FNHA Summary Service Plan: An Operational Plan for the Fiscal Year 2016/2017. The fourth Summary Service Plan describes the overall strategic and operational direction of the FNHA. It marks a new chapter for the FNHA – one in which we articulate a set of five-year goals, outcome statements, objectives, and a set of specific strategies and key priorities for 2016/17.

Since the transfer of Health Canada operations to the FNHA in 2013, the work of the organization has focused on advancing the health and wellness philosophy of the organization; strengthening services and operations; stabilizing and evolving the organization, including aligning functions associated with service delivery, operations, and medical expertise, and aligning to the five regions; and, nurturing partnerships with First Nations, government and health system partners.

This work continues through the next stage of the journey, as the FNHA pursues four key goals thoughtfully designed to continue to advance our journey towards our shared vision:

1. Enhance First Nations Health Governance.
2. Champion the BC First Nations Perspective on Health and Wellness.
3. Advance Excellence in Programs and Services.
4. Operate as an Efficient, Effective and Excellent First Nations Health Organization.

All of our plans are guided by the Shared Vision, Values and Principles, our Seven Directives and the First Nations Perspective on Health and Wellness. These guiding elements set the tone for our overall approach to transformation – which is built upon the concept of wholeness and of a health system transformed through wellness.

This 2016-17 Summary Service Plan, articulates our hopes and dreams for the future, and establishes a tactical approach to set these plans into motion. We are excited to embark on the next phase of our journey, and will report progress as we continue to collaborate with communities and our partners, working towards our shared vision.