Integrated People-Centred Health Systems
Scope:
Note: The ICS code for this NOI was updated by the responsible SDO on April 23, 2024.
Please note that the title and designation for the NOI for CAN/HSO 90000:2018 - Integrated Health Services (originally published on March 13, 2018) was updated on February 27, 2020 to CAN/HSO 76000 - Integrated People-Centred Health Systems as requested by the responsible SDO.__________________The proposed scope is to develop a general integrated health and social services (IHSS) standard that provides a definition of system/service integration, as per the WHO. The standard would use themes and design principles identified in the literature to create a “how to” document that is actionable and feasible, in order to assist service planners and decision-makers (jurisdictions) in implementing service/system integration within their contexts. The standard will be flexible enough to fit various models; therefore, it will not promote any single model as “best.” Instead, the standard will promote “best practice” regarding the implementation of service integration to assist jurisdictions in achieving positive outcomes. The WHO framework on Integrated People-Centered Health Services (IPCHS) Framework will be used to guide the development.
Project need:
Health systems around the world are struggling to contain costs, work more effectively and efficiently, contribute to positive health outcomes, and improve the patient experience. The objective of the IHSS standard is to provide guidance to policy-makers by identifying common elements of an integrated health system. This standard would be aimed at the macro level of the system to be used primarily by government administrations responsible for health portfolios (health, defense, correctional, interior, higher education, etc.) in a designated geographical area. The policy-maker will use the IHSS standard as a tool to support health and social system design and transformation. The standard would inform setting/reaffirming objectives by jurisdictions that have identified integration as a priority or been so directed by the authority to which they are accountable.
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