Informed Decision Making: The Interaction Between Sustainable Maternity Care Services and Community

Date: 2007-2008

EcoPlan worked with BC’s Northern Health Authority in the development of a decision tool for rural maternity care. The project identified a full range of stakeholders, criteria, objectives and alternatives to deliver effective and appropriate maternity care throughout the predominantly rural Northern Health Authority service area. Value weights were developed for the decision model to assist the Northern Health Authority develop, prioritize and implement improved rural maternity care services in the region.