QUALITY AND ANALYTICS CO-LEAD AND ADVISORY GROUP MEMBERS WANTED

We are looking for an individual with quality improvement, evaluation, and analytics experience to be the Co-Lead for our Quality and Analytics Advisory Group. We are seeking an in-kind resource from a partner organization for this role.

The MLOHT Quality & Analytics Advisory Group is working to develop and implement an evaluation strategy to ensure we are appropriately measuring the advancement of our purpose.

Please email julie.goodchild@thamesvalleyfht.ca by February 10 at 4pm.

We are also looking for individuals who can support our Quality and Analytics work and review current Collaborative Quality Improvement Plan initiatives. Please email mulugeta.chala@mloht.ca for further details.

MID-YEAR PROGRESS UPDATE

We are currently working on 30 different projects to try and create a more connected health care system.

We are: 

• Leading 11 projects 
• Partnering with 8 projects 
• Supporting 11 projects 

We have submitted our Mid-Year Progress Report to Ontario Health to highlight how these projects are moving us toward our goals.

HEALTH CONNECT ONTARIO IS NOW HEALTH811

Knowing where to turn for health information can be confusing. To support Ontarians in their journey to access the right care at the right time, Health811 is here to help.

Previously known as Health Connect Ontario, which replaced Telehealth Ontario, Health811 is a free, secure and confidential service Ontarians can call 1-866-797-0007 or access online 24 hours a day, seven days a week to receive health advice from qualified health professionals, such as registered nurses, locate local health services and find trusted health information. 

A grant program designed to attract and retain health care workers in underserved communities is expanding. The Learn and Stay Grant was originally intended for nursing students only, but last month, the province announced it was expanding to including paramedic and medical laboratory technologist programs. Eligible students will receive full, upfront funding for tuition and books.

LET'S CELEBRATE

NEW SURGICAL OPTIONS TO REDUCE WAIT TIMES

The province is expanding the number of surgeries performed at community surgical and diagnostic centres to reduce wait times. Surgeries done at these centres will be publicly funded and the province will require the new facilities to provide detailed staff plans to protect health human resources in hospitals. 

Procedures will include cataract surgeries, MRI and CT Scans, ophthalmic surgeries and minimally invasive gynecological surgeries.  

LONDON MIDDLESEX PRIMARY CARE ALLIANCE (LMPCA) TOWN HALL - CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Register for the LMPCA townhall to find out about Vanier Children's Mental Wellness and how to access its services for your patients.

The townhall will also provide a refresher on Advanced Access: what it is (and what it isn't) and why/how to implement it.

When: Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Time: 7:00-8:30 pm

Where: Virtual on Zoom

THE INSTITUTE FOR BETTER HEALTH IS SEEKING CARE PROVIDERS FROM OHTs

“Person-Centred Segmentation,” is a study being conducted by researchers at the Institute for Better Health to understand how to better identify the diversity of healthcare needs for frail individuals to inform Population Health Management.

It is currently looking for patients/caregivers and health care providers to be part of virtual focus groups.

For more details, email casey.chu@thp.ca or call 437-522-6729.

OHT SUPPORTS - UPCOMING EVENTS

Interested in learning from Ontario Health Team (OHT) leaders, members of the OHT Central Program of Supports, and other health-system partners committed to the success of OHTs? Check out the following events in February 2023.

SOUTH WEST SELF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - VIRTUAL SESSIONS

The South West Self Management Program is offering several online workshops and webinars in 2023 to help you work differently with your patients/clients.

ONTARIO HEALTH - CASEY HOUSE - UPCOMING WORKSHOPS