The term vision is often associated with images of the future and anticipation of positive, sometimes remarkable things to come. At COACH, we know our vision of Taking Health Informatics Mainstream is being realized in very real ways as a growing number of Canadians recognize and understand the important role IT can play in administrative and clinical best practice and ultimately in improving healthcare.
But, there is still work to do. So, our association turns to our Strategic Goals, as outlined in the Strategic Plan, to guide us in fully realizing the vision. These goals reflect what COACH "wishes to achieve."
If you are a COACH member or thinking about becoming a member, the first Strategic Goal, "Enhance the Value of COACH Membership", will be of particular interest to you. How is the association doing this? The answer is found in this goal and the related objectives. COACH is committed to:
COACH is deep in the process of translating these objectives into action. The commitment to expanding product and service offerings can be seen in CPHIMS-CA, professional development resources such as Health Informatics Professional Role Profiles and the HIP? Career Matrix.
This website is a key tool for engaging members and communicating with them about the benefits of membership as well as other COACH news.
I invite you to take a closer look at the website and all its features. Learn about COACH's annual e-Health conference, read an article from Healthcare Information Management & Communications Canada, COACH's official journal, peruse the Position Postings and learn about our forums - CTF: Canada's Telehealth Forum and CHIEF: Canada's Health Informatics Executive Forum. See how the Vision - Taking Health Informatics Mainstream - is becoming reality and how COACH members are making this happen.
Lydia Lee
COACH President and Board Chair
