Ben Deignan Email & Phone Number

Kitchener, On, Ca

Leading the implementation of the Ontario Health Team strategy in Brantford Brant Norfolk, including:- Established a Joint Board and Executive Committee composed of 19+ health and social service organizations and function in the capacity of secretary to both governance and leadership tables. - Guided the formation of the Brantford Brant Norfolk Primary Care Council, a first of its kind primary care leadership structure in Ontario. - Led the development of the BBNOHT and Brantford… Show more Leading the implementation of the Ontario Health Team strategy in Brantford Brant Norfolk, including:- Established a Joint Board and Executive Committee composed of 19+ health and social service organizations and function in the capacity of secretary to both governance and leadership tables. - Guided the formation of the Brantford Brant Norfolk Primary Care Council, a first of its kind primary care leadership structure in Ontario. - Led the development of the BBNOHT and Brantford Brant Norfolk Primary Care Council strategic plans and subsequent operational plan for strategy deployment and execution. - Formed and managed a backbone support team of 12 staff utilizing new and in-kind resources from OHT partner organizations to achieve initiatives identified in the strategic plan. - Positioned Brantford Brant Norfolk as a strategic investment opportunity, leading to more than $5M in health funding over two years to develop several programs and services including virtual surgical care, hospital to home transitions, eReferral and online appointment booking in primary care, and enhanced navigation services. Worked with all OHTs across the province to establish an OHT Liaison Committee which is working with the Ministry of Health and Ontario Health to ensure strategic alignment and co-design as part of the ongoing health system transformation. Show less

Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Reporting to the CEO and part of the Senior Leadership Team. Responsible for leading the organization in activities related to the strategic plan, specifically in Partnering to Transform Care. Supported several digital health initiatives, including central waitlist management for surgical procedures, eReferral to improve communication between the hospital emergency department and diagnostic imaging with primary care clinics, and improving how patients can access their own health… Show more Reporting to the CEO and part of the Senior Leadership Team. Responsible for leading the organization in activities related to the strategic plan, specifically in Partnering to Transform Care. Supported several digital health initiatives, including central waitlist management for surgical procedures, eReferral to improve communication between the hospital emergency department and diagnostic imaging with primary care clinics, and improving how patients can access their own health information through patient portals. Show less

Brant And Haldimand-Norfolk

Responsible for leading health system planning, integration, coordination, innovation and quality improvement across Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk. Advanced local and provincial objectives including coordinated care management, mental health and addictions, and cultural safety.

Grimsby, Ontario, Canada

From March to June 2017, seconded to role of Project Manager to support the Cabinet-appointed Investigator of the Brant Community Healthcare System, Dr. Tim Rutledge. Worked closely with the investigation team to collect and synthesize information and public recommendations to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care.Developed and launched an integration of personal support and respite care across multiple community service providers and in alignment with provincial strategic… Show more From March to June 2017, seconded to role of Project Manager to support the Cabinet-appointed Investigator of the Brant Community Healthcare System, Dr. Tim Rutledge. Worked closely with the investigation team to collect and synthesize information and public recommendations to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care.Developed and launched an integration of personal support and respite care across multiple community service providers and in alignment with provincial strategic priorities. This strategy was supported with $8M in annualized investment due to the value it brought clients.Led numerous projects in areas of Indigenous health, emergency department performance and patient flow, regional geriatric services and chronic disease prevention and management. Show less

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Health Services Management And Finance

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Health Studies And Gerontology

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Health Studies And Gerontology