MUHC board requesting creation of a summer joint committee to tackle key problems

Leadership and management are just fine at the MUHC, but there’s room for improvement if the Quebec government is ready to jointly tackle key problems this summer.

That was the message the chair of the hospital network’s board of directors conveyed on Monday in a meeting with the Montreal Gazette editorial board.
He is calling on Premier Philippe Couillard to OK the creation of a joint committee of the MUHC board and the Health Department that would address four key issues, including finally appointing a permanent executive director. It would be on a tight schedule, with a report due by Labour Day.
The MUHC has managed a successful turnaround since the dark days of 2012, with a projected $115-million deficit, and posting a $42 million deficit because of provincial cuts in 2015-16. Bussandri said. ( Source Montreal Gazette )
“Based on todays reality it has been more of a survival then a success”, said Manuel Fernandes Interim President for the MUHC CSN employees union. “A success will be when the MUHC is livivng up to its full potential.”
“The creation of a joint committee is a good idea, but considering the MUHC provides a service, based on its staff, the committee should include union representation.”
“The renewal of the MUHC board of directors should also include a permanant seat for each of the three unions.” Fernandes said.

The joint committee four points:

• Appointing a new executive director, the MUHC’s top administrator.
• Renewing the board of directors.
• Giving powers back to the board.
• Providing “stable and adequate funding.” Union leaders have said Quebec has cut about $120 million from the MUHC’s budget over the past five years.