The spring weather is upon us ushering in feelings of hope and new beginnings as we set up the building blocks for a more integrated and connected healthcare system. Check out this month's newsletter to see everything we are celebrating. |
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FUNDING CONFIRMED FOR 2022-2023 |
We received fantastic news from the Ministry of Health as it confirmed its funding commitment for the 2022-23 year for the Middlesex London Ontario Health Team.
The Transform Payment Agreement (TPA) reaffirms our priorities for moving healthcare forward using an integrated model, along with COVID-19 response and recovery and ending hallway healthcare.
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COVID-19 RESPONSE & RECOVERY WORK |
COVID-19 Remote Care Monitoring Options in our Community
The London Urgent COVID-19 Care Clinic (LUC3) is no longer accepting any referrals as of March 31. However, Remote Care Monitoring is still available for anyone who is COVID-19-positive and living in London or Middlesex County.
People with COVID-19 are monitored remotely, with the ability to detect pneumonia or asymptomatic hypoxia, escalate medical assessment, and intensify medical care early.
The COVID@Home Monitoring Program is an additional resource for primary care. This community of practice provides access to evidence-based clinical pathways, EMR tools, and regular meetings to support primary care:
Provider Experience Survey
If you have referred patients to LUC3 over the past year and a half, please consider responding to this voluntary provider experience survey, from Ontario Health. The survey is open until May 27, 2022.
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IMPROVING ACCESS TO VACCINES |
Free, on-demand virtual and phone interpretation services are available to support equitable access to any vaccine, including the COVID-19 vaccine.
We are also offering free bus vouchers/tickets to support vaccine appointments when transportation is a barrier (any vaccine, not only COVID).
If you are interested in either of these services, please contact Vala Gylfadottir.
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OPERATIONS TEAM ADDS NEW STAFF |
Please join us in welcoming Teresinha Medeiros as our Communications Specialist, while Kathlene is on leave!
Teresinha will be the voice behind this newsletter and all other communication materials released by the Middlesex London OHT. She will help lead effective communication as we continue to engage with patients, clients, care partners, and providers. For any communication requests, please reach out to Teresinha.
Welcome, Teresinha!
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New Self-Management Programs Network Website is Launched!
We are excited to share that the Self-Management Programs Network website is now live! This is a project we have been working on in collaboration with Southwest Self-Management and Ontario Health West, as well as our incredible co-design groups of: patients, clients, and care partners; and healthcare providers. Thank you to everyone who was involved in creating this new website!
People living with a chronic illness, their caregivers and providers, can now find all self-management programs available in the Ontario Health West region in one convenient location. This includes programs offered by Southwest Self-Management, Waterloo-Wellington Self-Management, Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Self-Management, and Erie-St. Clair Self-Management.
Get Set Up With eReferrals
We are ready to expand our eReferral project to more primary care clinicians and specialists/organizations. Getting set up with eReferrals is an easy process that avoids unreliable fax-based referrals, helps you track and respond to referrals and emails patients the status of their referrals and appointments.
To be set up on eReferrals in your primary care or community based specialist clinic or receive more information, please email eReferrals@ehealthce.ca for further details.
Stay tuned for more information regarding how hospital-based specialist clinics can express interest in adopting eReferrals.
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We would like to share the following resources and updates from our partners for you to check out:
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Home and Community Care Services Regulations Finalized: The Ministry of Health has finalized new regulations for home and community care under the Connecting Care Act. The regulations are part of the province’s planned new legislative framework for including home and community care as part of an integrated health care system through Ontario Health Teams. The new regulations include:
- removing service maximums to ensure a coordinated approach,
- strengthening patient’s rights to participate in care planning,
- improving access to services in French
- providing services to patients who identify as First Nations, Metis or Inuit in a culturally safe manner.
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Board Position Opportunity: The Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners is currently inviting submissions from individuals, in Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford counties, who are interested in being considered for a position on their Board of Directors. No Board experience is required, and training will be provided. They are looking for people with specific skills of finance, investment or medical experience (geriatrics and primary care specifically). The position(s) will become available in June 2022. Learn more here.
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Get involved with Middlesex London OHT |
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Patient/Client, and Care Partner Council
Our Patient/Client and Care Partner (PCCP) Council is looking for new members! The PCCP Council empowers the patient/client and caregiver voice in better connecting healthcare for all. Compensation is available to council members. Learn more about the PCCPC on our website and contact us to get involved: info@mloht.ca.
Do you have a Patient Family Advisory Committee? Let us know!
We want to connect with organizations who currently have their own patient and family advisory committee, or something similar, in place. There are many upcoming and on-going opportunities for patients and their families to become involved with improving our healthcare experience, and we want to hear from as many voices as possible. Please let us know if there is someone at your organization we can connect with to learn more about your committee by emailing info@mloht.ca.
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Formalize your membership
Becoming a member of the Middlesex London OHT signals support for the Middlesex London OHT’s work to improve our healthcare experience together, moving forward. There are four types of membership agreements: Healthcare Organization, Community Organization, Individual Member, Cluster.
If you would like to learn more about formalizing your membership, please reach out to Middlesex London OHT Lead Amber Alpaugh-Bishop: Amber.Alpaugh-Bishop@mloht.ca.
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