Operational Support Branch
The Operational Support Branch of the Department is responsible for program planning and development, development and monitoring of standards and quality assurance, planning and support to Authorities in the management of direct program delivery. This branch includes the following:
Children and Family Services Division – responsible for the planning and development of appropriate approaches to issues such as early childhood development, disabilities, family violence, federal wellness initiatives, and prevention and promotional . The Division is also responsible for child protection, adoption, post adoption services, and public guardianship.
Information Services Division – responsible for implementing and maintaining appropriate systems technology throughout the HSS System. The Division is also responsible for providing leadership and direction in information management, information technology and support services for the Department.
Population Health Division – responsible for health protection and Disease Registries. Each program area has a team that provides specific functions in support of the Department’s and the Authorities’ mandates. The Director also holds the statutory appointments of Chief Medical Health Officer and Registrar of Disease Registries. Population Health is also responsible for planning, development and overseeing the implementation of the Integrated Service Delivery Model. The Primary Care Services Unit is responsible for primary community care approaches to issues such as everyday health care across the lifespan, in facilities and in the community, services for person with disabilities and seniors. The Division is responsible for, health program standards, hospital care planning, and continuing care planning (home care, supported living and long term care).
Health Services Administration - responsible for the management of health benefits and vital statistics registration, which includes birth, legal change of name, marriage and death.
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