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EMR Communities of Practice: Increasing Quality and Access to EMR Data
Access to data in primary care is difficult, largely because the quality of data in Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) is poor. While it is important to improve the quality of data going into EMRs, it is also worthwhile to get better at using the data and systems as they are. Over 30 Quality Improvement Decision Support Specialists (QIDSS) are dispersed across the province to help members access and use data better to improve care, supported by our Quality Improvement in Primary Care Community of Practice.
AFHTO 2015 Conference: Tips for your arrival and stay at the conference
It’s now one week to the AFHTO 2015 Conference on October 28 & 29! We look forward to seeing you all as we welcome close to 900 delegates from around the province. To ensure a smooth experience, please see below for some helpful tips for planning your arrival and stay at the conference:
2015 Annual Report Collective Impact: The Power to Shape Our Future
We are pleased to share our latest Annual Report – Collective Impact: The Power to Shape Our Future. This report highlights the progress AFHTO members have made, and the emerging research evidence on the added value of primary care teams.
Health Quality Ontario’s releases 2015 Measuring Up Report
Health Quality Ontario (HQO) has released its yearly report on Ontario’s health system, Measuring Up. Based on the Common Quality Agenda, the report presents a profile of Ontarians’ health, the performance of our health system and a comparison with the rest of Canada and other countries. As such, we encourage members to review it.
Ingersoll NPLC & partners’ pilot reduces emergency service needs
The Oxford Situation Table is a panel of 15 agencies including the OPP, Woodstock Police, the Ingersoll NPLC and community organizations working together to mobilise services in rapid response to potential crisis situations. Recently released results from the Oxford County pilot project chaired by an Ingersoll NPLC staff member show a positive impact in the community.
Learn more about the work behind D2D
At is heart, D2D is a summary of members' practice data which will empower them in their quality-improvement efforts. We work with patients, member teams, and other stakeholders to choose meaningful indicators of quality; we assist teams in measuring their own performance; and we provide a platform for teams to see how their performance compares to other, similar teams across Ontario. There are many facets to D2D. It is a program which involves multiple partnerships and the invaluable commitment and contributions of our members.