| Objective 1. |
| To increase the influence of the CSRT with internal and external stakeholders in the health care system |
| Actions |
- Develop and maintain a contact list of key stakeholders (gov’t, health organizations, industry).
- Develop and implement a process to identify current professional practice issues (survey, focus groups, etc.)
- Establish a process for the monitoring of the environment to identify emerging issues
- Collaborate with stakeholders (i.e. vendors, HEAL, Alliance, etc.) to anticipate evolving issues
- Develop and disseminate briefing documents, position statements, etc., on issues that are evidence based and/or expertise based.
- Ensure regular communication to membership and stakeholders on progress of advocacy strategies and results.
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| Objective 2. |
| To ensure the CSRT produces and disseminates evidence-based and/or expertise-based material. |
| Actions |
- Establish a process to collect data and information on various issues
- Create and maintain a list of CSRT experts on various issues
- Create and maintain a list of external experts for various issues
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| Objective 3 |
| To ensure the CSRT has a presence at key provincial and national conferences |
| Actions |
- Identify key provincial and national conferences
- Select CSRT representatives who can present at key provincial and national conferences
- Develop a professional display booth
- Develop professional presentation on the CSRT for presentation at RT provincial conferences
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| Objective 4 |
| Foster communication by consulting, collaborating, informing and validating with partners in respiratory care |
| Actions |
- Collaborate, when feasible, with partners in respiratory care, for the development and dissemination of position statements, etc.
- Validate with partners in respiratory care, where feasible, content of position statements, etc.
- Facilitate CSRT representation in meetings and discussions, where feasible, in discussions initiated by key partners in respiratory care
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| Objective 1. |
| To enhance the communication tools and processes |
| Actions |
- Create a “corporate image” to be used on all CSRT publications, posters, etc.
- Create a new dynamic and interactive web site
- Develop and disseminate an e-newsletter to CSRT members
- Evaluate the Journal and develop an action plan to improve the quality and quantity of content in the journal
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| Objective 2. |
| To enhance access to bilingual programs and services. |
| Actions |
- Prioritize bilingual services requirements
- Set standards for professional technical translation (i.e. lexicon of terms) – set internal translation review guidelines
- Promote CSRT as a bilingual national organization to francophone communities
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| Objective 3 |
| To enhance access to programs and services by maximizing the use of on-line technology |
| Actions |
- Execute a gap analysis of current systems versus what will be needed
- Identify areas that can maximize the use of technology
- Purchase / upgrade software and IT support as determined by gap analysis
- Develop and distribute IT training information to staff on an ongoing basis
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| Objective 4 |
| To broaden the range and base of volunteer involvement |
| Actions |
- Develop and implement volunteer recruitment activities
- Develop and implement volunteer recognition initiatives
- Promote the value of volunteering
- Promote volunteer involvement as a professional development activity
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| Objective 5 |
| To ensure renewal and viability of organization through youth involvement |
| Actions |
- Include student and/or young graduate involvement representation in CSRT Committees and SIGs
- Develop programs and activities targeting students and/or young graduates
- Promote the value of the professional association through targeted communication with new grads and students
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| Objective 6 |
| To maximize the membership base to ensure the long-term viability of the organization |
| Actions |
- Establish strategies and initiatives to recruit and retain membership
- Identify additional value-added membership services and programs
- Develop targeted promotion plan to increase knowledge and understanding, and appreciation of the CSRT programs and services
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| Objective 7 |
| To ensure the mission and vision statements reflect the revised strategic plan and are well understood by members and stakeholders |
| Actions |
- Review the CSRT mission and values statements and ensure it reflects the goals of the strategic plan
- Implement change to the mission and value statements, if feasible
- Develop and implement a communication plan
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| Objective 8 |
| To ensure the management of the CSRT meets the benchmarks of excellence for association management |
| Actions |
- Undertake a review of the organizational structure and staff positions / job descriptions and realign as necessary to implement activities outlined in the strategic plan
- Evaluate financial resource requirements for the successful implementation of strategic plan
- Establish financial processes to ensure audited statements include a surplus
- Update financial policies and review every three years
- Update HR policies and review every three years
- Evaluate the governance structure to ensure that it meets the benchmarks of effective professional associations as measured by CSAE.
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| Objective 1. |
| To reinforce a positive professional culture for RTs |
| Actions |
- Develop activities and programs to encourage RTs to engage in research, publications and other educational activities
- Identify opportunities for RTs to present, publish, etc. (i.e. awards)
- Reposition RT week to promote the professional status of RTs in the workplace and in the community
- Create opportunities to celebrate accomplishments of RTs
- Develop and disseminate appropriate promotional material to promote the profession
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| Objective 2. |
| To support the professional image of CSRT members |
| Actions |
- Develop and implement a plan to showcase the expertise of RTs (i.e. in research, education, etc.)
- Identify and celebrate accomplishments of RTs through communication vehicles
- Promote the profession with the public, other health professionals, government and the media
- Develop and promote patient education materials (web-based, etc)
- Execute strategies to promote the profession during RT week
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| Objective 1. |
| To be proactive in the management of issues that impact the professional practice of RTs |
| Actions |
- Create the position of professional practice director
- Establish a functional and productive professional practice committee
- Establish a process to identify issues and to develop appropriate statement/responses that is evidence-based and/or expertise/based
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| Objective 2. |
| To ensure the practice of the profession meets the highest standards and meet the needs of the current practice environment. |
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- Create a web-based catalogue of existing practice guidelines to support and guide RTs in their clinical environment
- Develop, when feasible, practice guidelines / risk management guidelines to support and guide RTs in their clinical environment
- Develop, in collaboration with key RT partners, a document outlining “the national standard of practice for RTs”
- Develop and implement a communication plan to disseminate information to CSRT members and to relevant key stakeholders
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