Characteristics of the Canterbury Initiative:

·       Clinical leadership – hospital clinicians, general practitioners and other clinicians working together with managers and funders,

·        Applying generic processes which encourage clinicians to work together to identify and address challenges,

·        Building credibility through delivery of results within short timeframes,

·        Working with a sense of urgency to deliver change,

·        Applying a whole of system approach, to ensure that incremental change is consistent with the Canterbury DHB vision,

·        When appropriate, delivering solutions through existing structures,

·        Closely involving Planning and Funding to ensure funding flows support clinical solutions,

·        Evaluating results longitudinally against an outcomes framework consistent with the District Annual Plan,

·        Supporting change with quality communication and education,

·        Actively supporting and promoting the initiative across the entire Canterbury health system.

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