On October 29th, 2024 the Provincial Emergency Services CoP webinar featured the ED Return Visit Quality program annual report and important program updates.
The presentation slides and recording are available.
In summary:
- Effective immediately, the EDRVQP annual submission will be integrated with your organization's Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) and will be due on or before April 1 of each year via the QIP Navigator.
- This year only, you will need to include 5 quarters of return visit data in your annual submission
- Multi-site hospitals are reminded to include complete narrative and audits for each hospital site
- Newly onboarded smaller volume sites are required to submit only a narrative for April 1, 2025.
- The EDRV team is encouraged to meet with your hospital QIP lead to ensure EDRV results are incorporated into QIP planning discussions.
- New audit and screening criteria are articulated in the refreshed guidance materials.
The 2024 annual report, refreshed guidance materials, and other resources can be found on the ED Return Visit Quality Program webpage.
Should you have questions or would like additional information, email us at EDQuality@ontariohealth.ca.