Kemptville District Hospital and CCHL Renew Three-Year Strategic Alliance
The renewed partnership agreement serves as an avenue to promote excellence in the health leadership field and provide the employees from Kemptville District Hospital with a cost-effective pathway to the Certified Health Executive (CHE) Program.
Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) has renewed its strategic alliance with the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) to increase the leadership capabilities of health care managers in Canada.
The CHE designation is the only national certification program for Canadian health leaders. This program offers individual leaders several benefits including support for lifelong learning in health services leadership; assistance with career advancement; peer recognition and serves as an essential career designation.
Stephan (Steve) Plourde, CHE, Chief Operating Officer at CCHL, said: “We are delighted to deepen our collaboration with Kemptville District Hospital. Their support of the CHE as a preferred credential reflects a strong commitment to developing future health leaders.”
“Kemptville District Hospital is pleased to renew our alliance with the CCHL,” said the hospital’s President and CEO, Frank Vassallo. “This alliance strengthens KDH’s commitment to one of our strategic directions, “Team KDH”, by supporting our health professionals through continuous learning and career development, including training in health management and leadership which is critical in today’s dynamic and evolving health system environment.”
This collaboration will also allow for both organizations to better address the constantly evolving needs of health leaders and align themselves with the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework. This framework is a foundation for Canadian health leadership development and defines the knowledge, skills and attitudes a leader must have to positively contribute to the Canadian health care system.
About Kemptville District Hospital
Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is a regional integrated health services organization serving the health needs of North Grenville, the eastern regions of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, and South Ottawa in partnership with other healthcare and community organizations in our region. KDH is part of an approved Ontario Health Team – Ottawa West Four Rivers – comprised of many community services and primary care providers. KDH provides 24-hour emergency care, inpatient care, surgical programs including advanced orthopedic and gynecology surgery, and a multitude of outpatient clinics. KDH is committed to our mission of ‘Building Healthier Communities’ based on people-centered care and collaborative partnerships.
For more information about the Kemptville District Hospital, visit: https://www.kdh.on.ca/
About the College
The Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL), a national member-driven non-profit association, is the connected community that develops, supports, and inspires health leaders across Canada. The College strives to provide the leadership development, tools, knowledge and networks that members need to become high impact leaders in Canadian healthcare.
Through LEADS, the CHE designation, credentialing, training, conferences, mentoring and a nationwide careers network, we support health leaders in every sector and region, from every professional background and at any stage of their career.
Located in Ottawa, the College collaborates with 20 chapters across the country and engages with its 4,500 members and 80 corporate members to promote lifelong learning and professional development while recognizing leadership excellence.
For more information about the College, visit: www.cchl-ccls.ca
Media Enquiries
Jennifer Westendorp
Communications Officer
Kemptville District Hospital
613-258-6133 ext. 225
[email protected]
Stéphane Joannette
Director, Professional Certifications & Strategic Alliances
CCHL
1-800-363-9056 ext. 239
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