Association of Ontario Midwives

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Strategic Directions

STRATEGIC GOAL #1: Make Midwifery Central to the Provision of Maternal and Newborn Care in Ontario

Objectives:

Advocate for midwives who are challenged to obtain hospital privileges or facing privilege restrictions
Develop and implement a supporter strategy
Address the needs of remote practice groups
Address the needs of rural practice groups
Explore optional models of care that could result in more flexibility in the current model of care
Develop and implement a LHIN Strategy
Advocate for revised drug and lab regulations
Advocate for appropriate alternate funding models that protect quality midwifery care and increase the availability of midwifery care
Advocate for the principles of the Canada Health Act and Medicare
Explore “full scope of practice” issues with the membership; develop a plan to address the outcomes of this exploration with CMO, hospitals and other stakeholders

STRATEGIC GOAL #2: Promote the Growth of Midwifery

Objectives:

Develop and institute a program of hospital certification/ accreditation designating “mother friendly” hospitals
Strengthen the consumer movement to support the growth of midwifery in Ontario
Develop and implement a Provincial Election Strategy
Advocate to government for the Expansion of the Midwifery Education Program
Advocate for midwifery in all provincial Health Human Resource Plan (HHRP) activities
Provide incentive for midwives trained outside of Ontario to practice in Ontario by advocating for an effective and accessible clinical audit process
Assess attrition and retention issues within midwifery and develop appropriate responses
Increase the likelihood of success of new midwives and new practices
Extract New Registrant funding from annual government budget process

STRATEGIC GOAL #3: Support Members in Emerging Clinical and Practice Risk Management Issues

Objectives:

Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management education plan based on RMSAM assessment modules
Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management plan for template policies based on RMSAM assessment modules
In collaboration with the Ministry of Health, prepare a midwife specific pandemic plan
Develop a member critical incident support program
Provide support for a sexual health/HIV education program
Develop expert witness program
Support members continuing education needs when drug and lab regulations occur
Provide Practice management education

STRATEGIC GOAL #4: Enhance Opportunities and Means for Member Engagement with AOM Decision-making and Activities

Objectives:

Explore ways in which members can increase their involvement in the Association, respecting the unique scheduling and lifestyle issues of midwives
Explore means to increase the ability of the AOM to hear and responds to diverse voices within the AOM
Investigate technologies that would facilitate member engagement for members across Ontario, particularly for members in rural, northern and remote areas (eg video conferencing)
Undertake a constitution review
Explore possibility of a scholarship/bursary program