We thank the Auxiliary to OTMH most sincerely for their support of this endeavour. This organization truly represents "Our Building In addition to our necessary redevelopment, we have also been working towards acquiring the vacant Oakvilleâ€"Trafalgar High School site for use by the Hospital for future long term care requirements. A number of obstacles, including the question of heritage designation and rezoning of the property for Hospital purposes, still have to be resolved. By working with the community and Oakville Town Council, we hope to have all hurdles overcome to pave the way for the actual purchase of this property early in the new fiscal year. The Hospital Board of Governors is currently addressing necessary equipment purchases which will be required for the opening of the new Hospital in 1995. Many of these purchases are needed before 1995, at a cost of several million dollars. Phases II and III of the project will involve renovations to the older Hospital wings. These renovations will focus on patient accommodation and will be completed by June, 1995. Workâ€"toâ€"date has been on schedule. We are grateful to the Hospital staff, patients and the public for their understanding during the disruptions. There has been tremendous spirit of coâ€"operation on the part of the general contractor and tradespeople, and the Hospital community as we all work towards a better facility. As there are no government funds available for the equipment, we will be turning to the Hospital family and the community for their support. In fact, the first acquisition of equipment for the expanded Hospital was made by the Auxiliary for the Diagnostic Imaging Department. The colour doppler ultrasound machine is assisting in painless, speedy and accurate diagnosis. Unit, a new Dietary Department and dining room, a fiveâ€"storey nursing tower, and many other new, enhanced services for the community. The construction program moved forward with purpose. Phase I of the Hospital‘s redevelopment and expansion will be completed in September 1993. The construction has resulted in over 40 internal moves for departments and services. This included using space in the adjacent secondary school building (which is now vacant) for some offices. fiscal 1992â€"1993 was a dynamic year of change and progress for Oakvilleâ€" Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH). Despite ongoing budgetary constraints, Once completed, the newly expanded Phase I will provide six new operating rooms, a 12â€"bed T on . Intensive Care 1992â€"93: A dynamic year of change and progress To date, several topics of interest have been covered, such as the resource utilization study, operating budgets, and policies on attendance, mediation, and conduct and respect. A written This study, as commissioned by the Ministry of Health, has been specifically directed at the Oakvilleâ€" Trafaigar Memorial Hospital and Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital. Working with the hospitals and the Halton District Health Council, Dr. John Atkinson and his team of health care consultants have been undertaking the review and making recommendations to a Steering Committee. This committee is comprised of Board, Management and Hospital personnel from the involved hospitals, the Board Chair and management from the Halton District Health Council, and representatives from the respective communities. In participating in this review, the Board and Hospital Administration are maintaining an awareness and sensitivity to the needs of the community in ensuring that, within available resources, we continue to provide the various services stated in our Strategic Plan. At the same time, we remain committed to working with the consultants and the Halton District Health Council to achieve the stated goals and objectives of this study. In these turbulent times for the health care industry, we recognize not only the importance of serving our community to the best of our ability, but also directing attention to the staff who are our first contact with patients and the public. By placing strong emphasis on constantly improving staff morale, it is our belief that the public‘s image of the Hospital can only be heightened. Both written and oral communications are a major part of this philosophy. These were enhanced during the year by the introduction of the "President‘s Forum," which is a means of reaching out to all levels of staff, physicians and auxilians to provide them with an opportunity to discuss issues directly with the President in an open and congenial fashion. Their preliminary report to identify acute care bed projections for future needs will be available in June of 1993. One month later, draft recommendations for improving service delivery will be available for consultation with the community, and by September 1993, the final report will be complete. Blocks" and is the backbone to the many services and activities we undertake. Their dedication and commitment in 1992â€"1993 represented almost 61,000 hours of valuable service to the Hospital. Throughout the past year, the Board of Governors has been pursuing an ambitious program to redesign its governance of the Hospital. Instead of working through committees, the Board concentrates on making policy, articulating the mission of the organization and sustaining its vision. The Board also functions in a setting of open and honest communication to both energize and strengthen our membership as we endeavour to achieve the Hospital‘s goals. A major focus for both the Hospital and the Board during this past year has been the regionalization/rationalization study (renamed Hospital Resource Utilization Study) of acute care services in Halton. ion of the organization and sustaining its vision. The Board also functions in a setting of open and honest communication to both energize and strengthen our membership as we endeavour to achieve the Hospital‘s goals. In our desire to maintain trust and coâ€"operate with the public it serves, the Board of Governors continues to promote the concept of open Board meetings. Hospital Board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 730 p.m. in the Hospital‘s Board Room, temporarily located in the vacated high school building. A major focus for both the Hospital and the Board during this past year has been the egionalization/rationalization tudy (renamed Hospital Resource tilization Study) of acute care ervices in Halton. This study, as commissioned by e Ministry of Health, has been pecifically directed at the Oakvilleâ€" afaigar Memorial Hospital and We extend congratulations to our Board of Governors, community and all those within the Hospital milieu for a job well done throughout the year. As a way of monitoring and improving our communications with the public to meet their needs, the Board has given approval to undertake a community audit in the new fiscal year. You may be hearing from us to provide answers on "How you view your Hospital and the services it provides." "build" together to reach new heights of knowledge and understanding. By open communication, by adopting collaborative approaches with community agencies and stakeholders, and by recognizing the unique opportunity we have to become a firstâ€"class, stateâ€"ofâ€"theâ€"art facility, there is no doubt the areas of Oakville and Clarkson will be the benefactors. All of us at OTMH pride ourselves in our accomplishments, service delivery, caring and compassion, and in our willingness to strive, as a team, to fulfill expectations. Our philosophy is to communique follows each session to ensure wideâ€"spread communication throughout the facility. Thomas R. Alton Chair, Board of Governors Dieter Kuntz _ ~ President C.E.0. ME