As leaders, physicians engage with members of the health care team and other system partners in the creation, delivery, review and continuous improvement of patient care and system function. Leaders demonstrate actions through collaboration, communication, engagement, empowerment and continual improvement while balancing personal, clinical, scholarly and educational roles. Leaders frame all decisions in local, national and global contexts.
1. Contribute to the improvement of health care delivery in teams, organizations and systems.
1.1 Apply the science of quality improvement to improving patient safety and systems of care.
1.2 Analyze and address patient safety incidents to enhance care.
1.3 Utilize health informatics to improve the quality of care and optimize patient safety.
1.4 Demonstrate an understanding of the governance and financial operations of the Canadian healthcare system.
2. Demonstrate the ability to utilize resources for cost-effective health care.
2.1 Understand how care is impacted by healthcare resources.
2.2 Apply evidence-based processes to deliver cost-appropriate care across all patient care contexts.
2.3 Describe how public health and health policy shape the delivery of our healthcare system.
3. Demonstrate key elements of leadership in your role as an individual, professional, team contributor and a member of the community.
3.1 Apply the principles of change management to enhance healthcare outcomes.
3.2 Set priorities and manage time in professional responsibilities and personal life.
3.3 Implement processes to ensure personal and professional continuous improvement.
3.4 Participate in teams with other health professionals in respectful and effective decisionmaking.
3.5 Demonstrate an approach to managing professional and personal finances.