Governance

2020 Annual General Meeting

The 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on Thursday, August 27, 2020 via videoconference. The AGM agenda and meeting materials below.  Questions about the AGM meeting materials can be submitted to publicrelations@rmh.org.   

AGM Agenda – August 27, 2020

1. Confirmation of Proper Meeting Notice and Quorum
2. Approval of minutes from the June 28, 2018 meeting
3. Approval of minutes from the September 11, 2019 meeting
4. 2019-20 Audited Financial Statements / Audit Report
5. Appointment of Auditors
6. Corporate By-law Amendment
7. Election of Governors
8. Adjournment

While not covered during the Annual General Meeting, the Ross Memorial Hospital 2019/2020 Annual Report is available here. 

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Every day, the Ross Memorial team exemplifies the hospital’s vision statement: exceptional care - together.

Among the valued members of the hospital team are the members of the Board of Governors. The Board of Governors is comprised of volunteers who are elected from the community. The Board is responsible for the overall governance of the hospital. Its members set strategic priorities and ensure they’re met; they assess the quality of the care provided, and ensure financial resources are managed appropriately. In addition to monthly board meetings, members serve on various committees of the Board.

With input from the Board of Governors, RMH establishes strategic directions and sets annual objectives to achieve them.

Our strategic directions provide a framework to focus expertise, address priorities, cultivate excellence, champion collaboration, and enhance our service delivery. In order to achieve exceptional care as valued by our patients and partners, RMH will engage in the following strategic directions:

• To be an exceptional workplace.
• To provide exceptional patient care and experiences.
• To develop exceptional partnerships and deliver operational excellence.

In order to properly assess the evolving healthcare needs of the community, the hospital consults with its community partners, both within the City of Kawartha Lakes, and in the Central East LHIN.

Policies & Public Postings

As part of our commitment to transparency, RMH posts our Chief Executive Officer's employment contract: CEO Contract Ms. Isfan

Ross Memorial Hospital has a detailed Perquisite policy to set out the rules and principles for perquisites where these are provided through public funds and ensure a framework of accountability.

• Perquisites Policy

The hospital also has a policy to ensure an ethical, professional and accountable supply chain. 

• Procurement Code of Ethics

In accordance with the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, the hospital reports on its use of consultants, and attests to the accuracy of its reporting.

• BPSAA Board Attestation
• HSAA Declaration of Compliance
• MSAA Declaration of Compliance

It is an organization-wide goal at the Ross Memorial Hospital to be a responsible neighbour, a good corporate citizen and a community leader in environmental awareness. With the help of the "Go Green Team", the hospital is effectively reducing its carbon footprint by reducing its energy consumption, preserving natural resources and diverting waste from landfill. In compliance with provincial legislation, RMH posts its annual energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission and makes this information available in hardcopy as requested.

• RMH Energy Act Plan 2014
• 2020 Energy Consumption Report
• Energy and Environmental Stewardship at RMH
• 2019-23 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan

If you’d like more information about any of these topics, please contact the Communications and Public Affairs Officer at 705-324-6111 ext. 6246 or email publicrelations@rmh.org.