Analyzing a complex health system is necessary to understand the various leadership roles and how that can affect the dynamic system. In this paper, the Cypress Regional Health Authority will be analyzed with a focus on the health care system in Leader Saskatchewan. A critique of the system and its strengths and areas for improvement will follow. Finally, a discussion into how that system relates to the LEADS self framework will occur.
System Structure
The Cypress Regional Health Authority is a multi-facility health authority that serves Southwest corner of Saskatchewan; nearly 44 000 square feet in geographical size and providing care to 43 000 individuals (Cypress Health Region, n.d.). It is a …show more content…
These surveys directly monitor the output of the system and receives feedback about those services (Hibberd & Smith, 2006). Members of the senior management team will meet with residents and family if needed and fill out a survey. The questions in the survey are about care and services the resident receives. If there are any concerns, the member of the senior management team will follow up with the manager. Acute care surveys can be filled out at any time. Furthermore, any issues that an individual may have can address their concerns to the quality control officer in the health …show more content…
LEADS stands for Lead self, Engage others, Achieve results, Develop coalitions and Systems transformation (Canadian College of Health Leaders, 2010). Leading self and systems transformation will be utilized in this paper to compare and contrast the organizational leadership strengths and weaknesses.
Lead self suggests that leadership is a measurable and attainable skills that can be learned by individuals (Canadian College of Health Leaders, 2010). In looking at the organizational leaders, the CEO has qualities of a strong leader. She is a strong communicator, maintaining an open manner, controlling any emotional expression which is imperative in managing self (Canadian College of Health Leaders, 2010). The CEO meets (HOW OFTEN) with the HSM’s in each facility to get direct feedback about the how the system is functioning and has discussions the HSM about successes and issues. The VP of Health Services will come out to sites and is involved in facility staff meetings if invited. She has been involved in coaching and mentoring of front line managers; encouraging those individuals to develop self. Directors of long term care and acute services generally come for site visits monthly, to touch base and interact with the employees and manager. The majority of the daily leadership comes