140331 Physician Recruitment MINMINUTES: Meeting for the Committee "Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee"
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PRESENT: Dr. Barry Roth, Dr. Gerry Rowland, Dr. Howard Lamb, Dr. Brian Holowachuk , Crystal Houze,
Councillor Mel Getty, Councillor Rosehart, CAD David Calder, Lana Lund
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by G.Rowland
Seconded by B.Roth THAT the Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee Agenda, dated March 31,
2014,be approved.
"Carried"
DELEGATIONS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
[July 17, 2013
Sub -Committee Minutes, provided as Information:
-September 9, 2013 SubCommitteee_2013September9.pdf
- October 28, 2013 SubCommittee_20130ctober28.pdf
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- March 24, 2014 SubCommittee_2014March24.pdf
Moved by B.Roth
Seconded by C.Houze THAT the Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee Minutes, dated July 17,
2013, be adopted, and the Sub -Committee Minutes dated September 9, 2013, October 28, 2013 and
March 24, 2014 be received as information.
"Carried"
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
1. Recommendation
Presented By: David Calder, CAD, Town
"That the Physician Recruitment and Retention Sub Committee recommends the following:
That due to the identified community need and the economic impact of physician recruitment, a
program of Physician Recruitment and Retention must be formalized in a new model;
And that the Tillsonburg District Chamber of Commerce be invited to join the Town of Tillsonburg
and the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital as sponsors of a Physician Recruitment and
Retention model;
And further that the Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee develop a model for
recruitment and retention that includes, but is not limited to, such items as level of required
funding, sources of funding, pros and cons of incentives, alternative practice models, and buy in
from local practitioners."
D.Calder spoke to the Agenda Item 1, explaining that the attached draft recommendation was prepared by
the Sub -Committee, based on their meetings.
Of interest to the Committee is the Oxford group's role/mandate in comparison to Tillsonburg's. Dr.
Rowland, as Chair of the Oxford group, was asked to up -date the Committee as to what's happening at the
County level.
Dr. Rowland noted that the County group originally came about as a result of a meeting a couple years
ago. At that time, there was a lot of investigating, but not much action. The new version came from
discussion from himself and a couple others. The group is not referred to as a 'committee', as it was felt
things could move faster without strict structure. There is not structure from the County as of yet, but he is
working on that. The County is aware of the group and has given it's blessing to move forward. The
Warden is involved with the group, and currently there is representation from Tillsonburg, Ingersoll and
Woodstock. The group has asked for representation from Tavistock area, and hopes to hear back about
that by the end of the week. The purpose of this group is to recruit for Oxford as a whole. The group feels
that because it is difficult for individual communities to recruit, it would be better to do a needs
assessment across the County. This does not preclude Tillsonburg from having its own group. The next
meeting of the Oxford group is scheduled for this week, Thursday. Data has been gathered and is being
explored, and the next step is a Needs Assessment for the County as a whole. Also the group will be
reviewing and attempting to finish terms of reference of the group by Thursday, in terms of resources
needed.
Dr. Roth asked if the group has talked about incentives, and if the group is going to look at financial
incentives. Dr. Rowland responded that would be appropriate and the group will be looking at that.
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M.Getty asked if incentives for the new doctors are key throughout the County. Dr. Rowland responded
that he could not answer that accurately, as the group does not have all of the information as of yet.
Woodstock does not currently offer incentives. The group is exploring this. M.Getty, noted that this is
information the Tillsonburg Committee would like to know.
Dr. Lamb asked if the group is getting information from each municipality in terms of what their expected
groups is, ages and potential demands. Dr. Rowland responded that the group is treating this as an
economic issue and that's why they are starting with a needs assessment. He sees this group gathering
information and then going back to various municipalities with the findings.
C.Rosehart asked if the Emergency department is being overused by unattached people. Dr. Roth
advised that some people may be doing that, but there are people that a relocating here, and his office is
accepting patients here in town. Doctors Holowachuk and Lamb added that there are instances where
this is happening, and some people relocating to Tillsonburg keep there previous family doctors, so
emergency services are required from time to time.
D.Calder commented that this group should go in tandem until the County group gets established. From
our perspective, there are unique situations in Tillsonburg, making it desirable to recruit in a different
manner. That is why the Sub -Committee has proposed the attached recommendation.
The recommendation was reviewed again, and it was noted that income stabilisation is unique to
Tillsonburg.
Dr. Rowland noted that the County group sees its role as coordination. He hopes the group can access
information that individual groups/committees cannot afford. This doesn't preclude local activities.
M.Getty commented on the differences between incentives. The key one for Tillsonburg is to offset costs
of family practices.
D.Calder commented on the piece with the Chamber. Further to the attached recommendation, there
would likely be a board member from the Chamber that gets appointed as a liaison.
D.Calder added that, from what he's hearing today, it would seem appropriate to adopt the
recommendation .
He also noted that there is $10,000 in the Town budget that has not been allocated, and no plan around it
From the Town, we are always changing our model a bit and looking for collaboration. C.Houze noted
there is $10,000 from the Hospital as well. Perhaps the Chamber would contribute as well. The question
is how we use these funds to have a program that would be effective for Tillsonburg.
Everyone present was in favour of the attached recommendation.
NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Rowland noted that he would like to talk with the CAO about the group to ensure consultation is as
broad as possible. Most physician groups in town would like to participate in the planning sessions.
Dr. Lamb noted that the Tillsonburg group has had more success in attracting people and it might be
worthwhile of all three offices share with each other as to who they attribute expenses. It would be useful
to share financial structure and billing habits with each other'confidentially'. It may be beneficial to share
facts about overheads and how people are paid for what they do.
M.Getty asked that the Minutes of the County group be sent to all doctors in town so they are aware of
what the group is doing. C.Houze responded that Lesley Ross could provide those Minutes.
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ROUNDTABLE
Dr. Holowachuk talked about physician assistants. His office is having an assistant start this fall. He will
prepare a presentation for this Committee for the next meeting.
D.Calder noted that the Sub -Committee ill continue and will bring a model back to this group. He will also
talk to the Chamber about a representative participating at this level.
Next meetings to be scheduled. The Sub -Committee will continue to meeting, and this Committee will
meet in June and September. Members noted that Mondays are best.
NEXT MEETING
Meetings of this Committee to be scheduled for June and September. Monday is the preferred date.
Lana to schedule.
The Sub -Committee to continue to meet.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 12:50pm
Approval Received: (1 of 1)
Lana Lund/Tillsonburg (Monday June 23, 2014 11:29
AM)
Town of Tillsonburg
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