This award recognizes a health services leader who has successfully implemented evidence-informed innovations in care and service delivery.
The winner receives:
- A certificate and an award of $15,000 to be used in the following year for activities aimed at sharing knowledge and experience, in a way designated by the winner, to inspire similar innovation across the country
- Travel, accommodations and registration to the 2011 CEO Forum in Montreal to receive the award
- An opportunity to give a keynote presentation at CHSRF events and conferences
Who is eligible for this award?
- Individuals working in executive management positions in a healthcare organization (hospital, community health centre, regional health authority, provincial ministry, community health agency).
- Individuals who have articulated a compelling vision of the future of their organization and demonstrated ability to execute extensive implementation and organizational change based on good evidence.
- Individuals who have implemented major quality improvement initiatives driven by evidence within their organization or regional population, making a substantial difference to population or patient care, outcomes and use of resources.
- Nominees must be active currently in their organization and in the health services field.
For details and the 2011 Call for Nominations, visit http://www.chsrf.ca/RecognitionAwards/ETE_e.php.