Scorecard
We are pleased to share our performance scorecard, based on key indicators in the areas of client service delivery, human resources and financial resources. These indicators form part of our quality program and are monitored regularly by the Management Team and the Board of Directors. Where required, performance improvement plans are developed.
|
Objective
|
Indicator
|
Target
|
Result
|
Rating
|
Quality Client Services
|
Satisfaction |
Families will be satisfied with service |
% of overall parent satisfaction |
90% |
91% |
|
Satisfaction |
Families will be satisfied with service |
% of overall child satisfaction |
90% |
98% |
|
Effectiveness |
Children/families will achieve their individual goals |
% of clients that have a discharge status of “achieved appropriate outcomes.” |
80% |
83% |
|
Access to service |
Programs will meet expected wait times
|
% of clients seen for initial assessment (IA) within 3 months of referral |
90% IA |
69% |
|
Access to service |
Programs will meet expected wait times |
% of clients seen for service initiation (SI) within 5 months of IA |
90% SI |
75% |
|
Human Resources
|
To maintain or decrease absenteeism |
Absenteeism - Centre |
< 5% |
4% |
|
To retain skilled employees |
Turnover Rate - all employees |
13% |
10% |
|
Financial Resources
|
Fiscal Responsibility |
To maintain a sound financial position |
Current Ratio |
> 1.0 |
1.20 |
|
Fiscal Responsibility |
To operate within the approved budget |
% Actual/Budget |
95-100% |
100% |
|
Inside the numbers
Niagara Children’s Centre achieved most of its performance targets, though wait times remain an issue as demand continues to exceed capacity and we experience staffing vacancies. This is a long-standing challenge, however the Centre is actively implementing strategies to reduce wait times.