The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (ministry) has announced the launch of the fifth annual Minister’s Medal Honouring Excellence in Health Quality and Safety. This award program showcases system champions who place the patient at the centre of the circle of care and have demonstrated exceptional work in collaboration and achieved sustainable results, while promoting system value and quality in the health care system.
The program recognizes programs/initiatives that align Patients First: Action Plan for Health Care. This year’s theme is Patients as Partners, which focuses on the importance of collaborating with individuals with lived experience in healthcare decision-making at all levels.
Why apply for the Minister’s Medal?
The Minister’s Medal is a prestigious and competitive recognition program that aims to highlight the successes of Ontario’s health system partners in providing excellent, high-quality, and patient-centred care. It provides a platform to honour and showcase achievements of health system partners, and allows for sharing of these successes across the system.
Benefits of being recognized through the Minister’s Medal include:
- Participation in the award presentation at Health Quality Transformation, Canada’s largest conference on health care quality.
- A short video showcasing the successes of the winners and the impact their work has had on the lives of patients.
- Increased profile across the province and beyond, increasing potential for additional partnerships and collaboration.
- Recognition and increased engagement of front-line staff dedicated to delivering high-quality care to patients.