Overview The Regional
Health Authorities of Manitoba Inc. (RHAM) is a non-profit corporation established to
pursue joint activities of mutual benefit to the Regional Health Authorities (RHAs). It
was established under The Corporations Act in 1998 on the initiative of the RHAs who saw
the need for a legal umbrella organization under which the coordination of certain
activities on a provincial basis could occur.
The Members of the Corporation consist of the eleven (11) Regional Health
Authorities. The Chairs (or Vice-Chairs where designated) represent their respective RHA
at Members meetings.
RHAM is governed by a board of directors, appointed by the Members, comprised of
the CEOs from each of the RHAs.
General Description
The Regional Health Authorities of Manitoba is a non-profit organization
that assists its members in improving the quality and delivery of Manitoba's health
services. Providing members with support services and the legal ability to pursue joint
initiatives fulfills this role.
The organization provides a forum through which the Regional Health Authorities
participate as a member in the Canadian Healthcare Association (CHA). The membership of
CHA consists of similar organizations in all the provinces and territories.
Currently, the corporate organization has a staff of three. Mission Statement
The Regional Health Authorities Of Manitoba exist to foster the development of an
efficient and effective interregional health care delivery system that meets the needs of
all Manitoban.  Direct Operating Divisions
ROLE:
- To act as the umbrella organization for the direct operating divisions of
RHAM. To date the Regional Health Authorities of Manitoba Purchasing Plan (RHAPP) is the
only operating division. Depending on the needs of the RHAs, other operating divisions may
be added on an ad hoc or standing basis.
- RHAM also enters into contracts with external health service providers as
required for services such as the delivery of the Home Oxygen Program component of the
Home Care Program.
Secretariat support services:
ROLE:
- To provide secretarial, administrative and logistical support to the Council of
Chairs, Council of CEOs, the committees of each of these bodies as well as to the various
committees/groups which report to these bodies (e.g. Provincial Programs and Services
Executive Network, Provincial Chief Financial Officers).
- Ensure information is exchanged across the above mentioned bodies and with third
parties as directed or required.
- Serve as a link - clearing house between the above mentioned bodies and external
agencies such as government and other provincial and national organizations to ensure
communication and to facilitate relationships.
- Issues management services including research and policy analysis on behalf of the
Council of Chairs and/or the Council of CEOs. This includes the development of briefings,
position papers and background reports for both Councils.
- Assists members in developing consistent policies and standards.
- Supports members in communicating to the provincial government regarding the allocation
of health resources.
- Supports the Council of Chairs in its role of advocating to the Minister of Health
changes to the health system.
- Coordinates the representation of members on various provincial and federal committees.
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