Program and Policy Development | Research Power Inc.

Based on a comprehensive synthesis of research and evidence, Research Power Incorporated offers their clients the necessary support to develop programs and policies. Understanding the unique environment of our clients is critical to the successful development and implementation of programs and policies. RPI can provide support on a range of issues with a focus on health promotion, community mobilization, workplace and school health, chronic disease management, and primary health care.

Sample Projects:

Provincial Comprehensive Workplace Health Strategy

Research Power Incorporated is developing a comprehensive provincial workplace health strategy that includes researching and developing policies and incentives. The project is being led by a Strategic Leadership and Partnership Steering Committee, and the process includes assisting the client to plan and facilitate meetings; develop and facilitate action teams; and writing the strategy.

Clients:

Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection

Primary Health Care Program Development

Research Power Incorporated is facilitating the development of a regional primary health care program that includes the establishment of an inter-disciplinary shared care model. The objective of the initiative will be to improve care delivery and regional health outcomes, and to enhance recruitment and retention of care providers to an under-serviced rural area. Multi-sector stakeholders are involved in the planning process, and they include government, university, health organizations, health care professionals, and the private sector.

Clients:

Central Regional Integrated Health Authority (Newfoundland/Labrador)
Glaxo Smith Kline Inc.
Memorial University of Newfoundland