Item - 2019.HL10.7
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Board of Health on October 28, 2019 and was adopted without amendment.
HL10.7 - Update on Toronto Public Health Reorganization
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Board Decision
The Board of Health:
1. Requested the Medical Officer of Health to report to the Board of Health at its meeting on December 9, 2019 with a report and presentation providing an update on the Toronto Public Health internal reorganization.
Origin
Summary
Since amalgamation in 1998, Toronto Public Health (TPH) has experienced changes, growth, and evolving priorities as an organization.
In 2017, Toronto City Council directed that TPH conduct an organizational review to assess effectiveness of the organization and identify possible opportunities for improvements.
The goal of TPH’s organizational review is to identify how to enhance the organization's ability to improve the health status of Toronto residents through prevention efforts that are focused at the population level. It is also designed to strengthen TPH's capacity to deliver programs and services that meet the province's new 2018 Public Health Standards.
As the re-organization has progressed and with a new Board of Health, it is important that the Board receive an update on the status.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-139364.pdf