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Health Quality Connect
THE LATEST NEWS ABOUT HEALTH QUALITY FROM HEALTH QUALITY ONTARIO
LET'S MAKE OUR HEALTH SYSTEM HEALTHIER
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WELCOME
Here’s your monthly update with all the latest news from Health Quality Ontario.
In this issue we introduce quality standards, a go-to resource to improve care.
You’ll also find our yearly report on the performance of Ontario’s health system, new patient engagement resources, Health Links resources to support transitions, and more.
FORWARD TO A FRIEND
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INTRODUCING QUALITY STANDARDS TO ONTARIO
Our new quality standards program provides clear frameworks to improve care. This exciting initiative includes clinical and patient reference guides about each standard; information and data briefs demonstrating the need; implementation planning and quality improvement tools to support adoption; and indicators for clinicians and organizations to track their progress.
The first three quality standards are about:
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we want your feedback
Quality Standard: Our draft quality standard for heavy menstrual bleeding is now available for comment. Read it and provide your input before it's finalized.
Health Technology Assessment: We reviewed hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. Read the latest draft recommendation and share your feedback.
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NEW REPORT: MEASURING UP 2016
Measuring Up 2016 marks the 10th yearly report on the performance of Ontario’s health system. It is our broadest portrayal of health care quality to date, demonstrating the progress being made and where the system could better focus its efforts.
READ THE REPORT
We welcome your feedback. Please take a moment to complete a brief survey that will help inform our public reporting.
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A NEW PATIENT ENGAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
To guide you in planning for, implementing and evaluating patient engagement, Health Quality Ontario is introducing a Patient Engagement Framework for Ontario. Use it to better understand the key principles for engagement, and the practices you can use to do it.
DOWNLOAD THE FRAMEWORK
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CHECKLISTS FOR PATIENTS AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
Check out these five easy-to-use checklists on ways for patients and providers to effectively engage.
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Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Forum 2016
"Spread and scale can no longer be an afterthought in our innovations"
Dr. Helen Bevan, Keynote Speaker
This inaugural event brought together over 700 IDEAS alumni, the C-QuIPS community and others who are leading or engaged in QI and patient safety work.
Read more
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HEALTH QUALITY TRANSFORMATION 2016
Thank you to the over 2,500 patients, caregivers, health care providers and system leaders who took part in our 2016 conference in person and online.
In the spirit of quality improvement, for those who attended, we hope you will take the time to complete our short HQT2016 post-conference survey.
See you next year on October 24, 2017!
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NEW: HEALTH LINKS PRACTICES TO INFORM TRANSITIONS BETWEEN HOSPITAL AND HOME
New resources and a Community of Practice to support patients who may require care across different settings were unveiled at last month’s Health Links Leadership Summit.
Web materials outline both innovative practices and evidence-informed best practices designed to safely and effectively move patients from one care setting to another.
A webinar focusing on Innovative Practices, with guests speakers presenting their implementation experiences, will be held on November 16.
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QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SPOTLIGHT: IDEAS Project Published
We’re delighted to share that a project facilitated by IDEAS was recently published in the BMJ Quality Improvement Report Journal.
“Improving Emergency Department flow through optimized bed utilization” was developed by Lucas Chartier, Licinia Simoes, Meredith Kuipers and Barb McGovern. Their study is an example of rigorous quality improvement that significantly reduced wait times between triage and bed assignment for high-acuity patients.
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Apply to the IDEAS Advanced Learning Program
IDEAS is now accepting applications from individuals who are leading quality improvement projects. Applications are due Nov. 4, 2016 at 5:00 PM.
apply today
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SOUTH EAST LHIN CLINICAL QUALITY LEAD ANNOUNCED
Congratulations Dr. Robert Webster! Dr. Webster is a family physician at Queen’s University Department of Family Medicine – Belleville-Quinte Site. He is a lecturer with the Department of Medicine at Queen’s, and a lecturer for the University of Ottawa’s Department of Family Medicine.
Read more
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HEALTH QUALITY ONTARIO ANNUAL REPORT: 2015-2016
We are proud to share Health Quality Ontario’s Annual Report, highlighting all that we accomplished in 2015-16. Reflecting our strategic priorities, the annual report highlights the work we are doing with all of you to make our health system healthier.
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We appreciate it when you share our work on social media, and always make every effort to engage with you both online and offline. Here are some recent social media highlights:
@drlynnwilson: @HQOntario's 2016 report calls for smoothing out transitions, improving access to care and reducing inequities… https://t.co/2SOR8F2E4I
@snewbery1: Morning coffee this a.m. with hard copy of "Measuring Up" from @HQOntario . Much good data, woven with compelling narrative. Thanks!
@m_hal_19: Incredible wk as a student delegate with @HQOntario. Met very bright nursing & med students while learning from distinguished health leaders
@Patt_Marks: .@HQOntario launches Quality Standards accompanied by quality programs 👊🏻 #HQT2016
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