Repost of Terms of Reference from November 2005

Doctor Retention Committee       Terms of Reference            Draft Only GH Nov 05

Criteria Discussion     Second Draft Nov 17

Member-to-Member Brief



1. Background:

The retention of a Doctor and/or Doctors has been a problem for our communities for the past ten years or more. Why are Doctors leaving our community and why are we have a hard time bringing in new Doctors and keeping them here. What would our community like to see this committee do to retain Doctors? What should we call ourselves, what powers would we have and after our discussions should all parties supported this type of document?
How do we augment the Health Region?
For the purpose of initiating the process, this document has been prepared by the Town of Preeceville.  It outlines key areas for which discussion takes place today and in the years to come. All details will need to be established.



2. Mission:

To review, monitor Doctor recruitment and retention and if needed, recommend allocation of resources, staff time to the same. Proactive and collaboration using “best practices” in our recruitment and retention program must insure our model is relevant, consistent with a return on investment to the rate payers, communities and government.
Collect information for analysis.
Review and improve relationship with health region.
Review and improve relationships with each Doctor.
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Outcomes for Doctors:
Short Term:  Ensure New Doctor is settled. Relocation allowance. Vehicle for the 1st few months or a driver.  Assistance with getting drivers license, finding accommodations, furnishings etc until their cash flow begins.
Long Term: Setting up a reasonable incentive and reviewing Doctors happiness and other long-term needs that may arise.

Outcomes for Locums:
Short Term:  Ensure each Locum is settled. Have or rent a house that has been renovated to a standard that would attract a Locum
Long Term: Set up a reasonable incentive for Locums that keep returning. Reviewing each Locums happiness and other long-term needs that may arise.





Purpose:  For Committee Members

To be knowledgeable and comfortable in the role.
To maintain personal contact.
To discuss concerns of mutual interest or issues of common concern.
To compare incentives on a regional or provincial matters.
To discuss the effectiveness and implementation of the retention plan.
To insure communications to the public, health region and Doctors is always positive and relevant.
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4. Committee Guidelines


General

Each member of the Doctor Retention Committee including the chairperson must.
Act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interest of each jurisdiction and;
Exercise the care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in comparable circumstances.



 
Conflict of Interest

Members must disclose, at their first opportunity, any situations where a real, potential or apparent conflict of interest may arise with respect to private and corporate interests.



5. Resources:

RM and Town Office’s
Health Region – Dr. Bishop and staff
Sask Health
Saskatchewan Medical Association
Past Doctors
Current Doctors

Newspapers, what are other community doing that’s working.
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 Suggestions for added Incentives:

Find the Doctor’s wife a job, be willing to help with training is necessary. Often their wife’s get bored and need a social outlet.
Have and send information on what the community has to offer.
We can retain a Doctor for up to three years with help from the Saskatchewan Medical Association. This is a practice location grant where after a Doctor has been at one location for 18 months, a grant of up to $5,000.00 can be accessed to remain at the same location for a further 18 months. (Details can be requested from SMA)
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