161102 Physician Recruitment MINThe Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
12:00 noon
TACONIICTIENRICHED. INSPIRED. Council Chambers
200 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A7
MINUTES
ATTENDANCE:
Dave Beres, Chair
Penny Esseltine
Crystal Houze
Lesley Ross
Dr. Howard Lamb
Dr. Gerry Rowland
Dr. Mohamed Abdalla
STAFF:
David Calder
Tricia Smith
Regrets: Mayor Molnar, Lance Scott, Lana White
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution #1
Moved By: Penny Esseltine Seconded By: Dr. Howard Lamb
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee
meeting of November 2, 2016, be adopted.
Carried
3. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest declared.
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2-4. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meetings — October 5, 2016
Resolution #2
Moved By: Penny Esseltine Seconded By: Crystal Houze
THAT the Minutes of the Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee Meeting of October
5, 2016, be approved.
Carried
5. General Business & Reports
5.1 Physician Recruitment Incentive Package — Option 1
5.2 Physician Recruitment Incentive Package - Option 2
Discussion took place regarding the Physician Recruitment Incentive Packages.
Physician Recruitment Incentive Package — Option 1
The Full-time Equivalent would equal (4) full days per week.
A recommendation was made to remove bullet points (3-6) and partial payment options
and provide $6000/month for six months to the clinic employing the physician to go
towards the payment of overhead expenses.
A recommendation was made to retain the incentives for new recruits.
Physician Recruitment Incentive Package — Option 2
A recommendation was made to amend the third bullet to read "All monies up to a
maximum of and "upon submission of relevant receipts".
A recommendation was made to focus on comprehensive family physicians as part of
attracting new physicians.
A recommendation was made to allow for a combination of office practice and/or
emergency coverage as part of the (4) full days per week.
It was recommended that the $10,000 for improvements to the clinic be retained.
Reword last bullet to "it is anticipated that the new recruit will share in hospital inpatient
coverage and inpatient and ED call".
A study of surrounding communities of similar size was completed by the County Task
Force in regards to incentives, which identified a minimalistic approach.
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Revisions
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Revisions will be made to the Shared Physician Recruitment Contract Support Model to
incorporate elements of Option 1 and Option 2 and will be circulated to the committee for
review.
A draft copy of the Contract Support Model to be sent to the doctors not in attendance.
Resolution #3
Moved By: David Calder
Seconded: Dr. Gerry Rowland
THAT the Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee defer the motion to endorse a
Physician Recruitment Incentive Package to the next meeting.
Carried
5.3 Draft Third Party Contribution Request
A revised letter was provided to the committee for review.
Donations in support of the Town of Tillsonburg Physician Recruitment Campaign will be
received through the TDMH Foundation.
5.4 Physician Recruitment Brochure
A copy of the proposed Physician Recruitment brochure was circulated to the committee
for review.
The brochure will also include the TDHM Foundation logo.
A banner will also be developed for recruitment fairs.
A recommendation was made to incorporate a more inclusive image for the front of the
brochure.
Resolution #4
Moved By: Dr. Gerry Rowland Seconded By: Penny Esseltine
THAT the Physician Recruitment Brochure be received;
AND THAT the Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee endorses the Brochure in
principle.
Carried
6. Correspondence
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7. Other Business
CTV News to feature an interview regarding the crisis of recruiting doctors in Oxford County.
8. Next Meeting — Tuesday, December 13, 2016 — Noon
9. Adjournment
Resolution #5
Moved By: Penny Esseltine Seconded By: Dr. Howard Lamb
THAT the Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee Meeting of November 2, 2016, be
adjourned at 12:52 p.m.
Carried