Private group of advance practice providers (APP) to collaborate, network, share knowledge, and support the implementation of Rapid Access Clinics (RAC) for hip and knee arthritis.

For those in the Bundled Care program, the purpose of this Community of Practice is to allow members to support each other to successfully implement bundled care and funding. Through this Community of Practice, members will develop relationships and learn and develop new practices.

Note: This Community of Practice is no longer supported by Ontario Health, but serves as a place for learning, sharing, and collaboration among members.

The Bundled Care Compendium is a key resource that includes relevant policies
and Q & As from the first two years of bundled care implementation and can be located here (copy and paste link): https://bit.ly/3MfQI1B

This Central East Stroke Network (CESN) Community of Practice is a forum for leaders, educators and front-line clinicians that support implementing and sustaining quality stroke unit care (ISU, acute/rehabilitation units). The forum is a platform for members representing organizations within the Central East Stroke region (Simcoe, Muskoka, York, Durham & HKPR) to share experiences, foster collaboration, and support each other to advance best practice and standardization.

Through this CoP members will increase their awareness of best practices and provincial initiatives and gain access to resources, tools and strategies that can be used to improve the quality of care provided within existing stroke units (ISU, Acute/Rehab units) and in implementing new units.

The Community Stroke Rehabilitation Community of Practice (CoP) is for Regional Stroke Network staff, Ontario Health regional staff, and clinical and administrative staff involved in implementing the new Model of Care for Community Stroke Rehabilitation across Ontario. Through this CoP members will increase their awareness of leading practices and gain access to resources, tools and strategies that can be used to improve the quality of care provided within existing CSR programs and in standing up new programs. Members will work together to identify solutions to common challenges, share lessons learned, and collaborate towards future sustainability of programs.

This Community of Practice (CoP) brings together data and project leads involved in the development and implementation of the Community Stroke Rehab (CSR) Data Reporting Initiative. Our shared purpose is to strengthen data collection and reporting practices across Ontario, driving quality improvement and enhancing care for people with stroke.

The CoP will be supported through regular virtual meetings and this online collaboration space.

As a CoP member, you will have access to:
1. Virtual meetings and ongoing communication to support implementation
2. Tools, resources, and materials to aid in the roll-out of the CSR Data Reporting Initiative
3. Opportunities to collaborate, share best practices, and problem-solve with peers
4. A network for mutual support, knowledge exchange, and capacity-building

This community is a space to learn from one another, share your experiences, and contribute to advancing CSR data collection both within your organization and across the province. Your participation directly supports the provincial stroke strategy and helps to demonstrate the value and impact of CSR programs.

The CoP is facilitated by Geoff Law at Ontario Health and supported by the broader Ontario Health and Rehab Care Alliance (RCA) team.

For any questions, please contact OH-CORH_Service@ontariohealth.ca.

The DASH community of practice (CoP) is for clinical teams working on the development and implementation of quality improvement measures to identify, prevent, manage and reduce hospital acquired delirium. It also brings together interprofessional teams who have an interest in reducing delirium rates at their site.

CoP members will gain access to:
- Tools, resources, and guidance
- Subject matter experts
- Mentorship
- Ongoing data reports

The CoP will be facilitated through:
- This online group to connect members with one another
- Regular virtual meetings

CoP members will share resources, data, implementation challenges and strategies, and problem-solve together to identify and reduce hospital acquired delirium.

Reach out to us at clinicalquality@ontariohealth.ca with any questions you may have.

The Emergency Educators Network of Ontario (EENO) community of practice is for Emergency Clinical Nurse Educators working in staff development and implementation of policies/procedures/standards of care to improve clinical practice for patients in the Emergency Department setting.

This group brings opportunity to collaborate and knowledge share, co-ordinate professional development activities, and receive updates from provincial partners.

The CoP will be facilitated through regular virtual meetings and this online group space.

Within this online space, CoP members will gain access to:
• A document archive of all EENO Inquiries
• A forum that may be used for inquiries and knowledge sharing

CoP members will be able to network, contribute their learnings, and problem-solve together to improve nursing practice and process in Emergency Departments across Ontario. Members of the CoP are expected to share relevant policies, procedures, and resources in response to inquiries sent out by the members.

The CoP is facilitated by Kimberley Cameron, RN BScN. Reach out to Kimberley.Cameron@unityhealth.to with any questions you may have.

The Ontario General Medicine Quality Improvement Network (GeMQIN) Community of Practice brings together general medicine teams from across the province dedicated to quality improvement and better health outcomes for patients.

With a focus on using data and sharing best practices in general medicine, our members will exchange knowledge and innovate by connecting with other members.

For more information, please visit Health Quality Ontario’s General Medicine Quality Improvement Network page https://www.hqontario.ca/Quality-Improvement/Quality-Improvement-in-Action/The-General-Medicine-Quality-Improvement-Network or email OH-HQO_GeMQIN@ontariohealth.ca

The Gender Affirming Care Community of Practice is for primary care physicians, specialists and other health professionals looking to build and share their knowledge and skill about gender affirming care to improve access for patients in Ontario. The CoP is facilitated by Prime Care Family Health Team.

CoP members will gain access to resources, peers, champions, support, and evidence based best practice guidelines for providing not only gender affirming care but also primary care to transgender patients.

CoP members will share resources, challenges, strategies, and problem solve together to improve access to care. CoP members will also encourage colleagues in their formal and informal networks to participate and further increase the number of physicians that can provide this care.

The Health Literacy and Patient Education Champions Online Hub is a platform for networking and knowledge exchange to facilitate connection and resource sharing between Ontario Health, the regional cancer centres, and other oncology health care providers and community organizations.

This community of practice is for the Ontario Health regions working on the development and implementation of Health Human Resources (HHR) retention practices and lessons learned in order to improve HHR retention within and across sectors and the health system partners they engage. It also brings together internal HHR champions who can share information, resources and tools.

CoP members will gain access to:
• Retention practices, tools and information from regions across Ontario
• Lessons learned from practice implementors
• Champions and stakeholders with subject matter expertise
• Curated resources

The CoP will be facilitated through:
• This online space to connect members with one another, and to encourage interaction with information, resources, and tools
• Regular touchpoints
• Presentations from topic experts

CoP members will share resources, implementation challenges and strategies, and problem solve together to support HHR retention regionally.

This CoP is supported by the Office of the Chief Clinical Executives Team at Ontario Health who will be working with the membership and external experts to curate content, tools and resources.

The NLOT & LTC+ Learning Community is dedicated to NLOT and LTC+ teams across the Toronto region. Our mission is to provide a platform for knowledge sharing, capacity building, and best practices while addressing common challenges. The NLOT Learning Community aims to foster an environment for peer mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning, with the goal of enhancing care quality for residents in long-term care (LTC) settings.

The NLOT Learning Community will be facilitated through quarterly virtual and/or in-person meetings, as well as this online group space that members can subscribe to where they can log in to access:
- Tools, resources, and guidance on best practices
- Program updates and newsletters
- A group forum for networking, collaborating, sharing learnings, and problem-solving

The NLOT Learning Community is facilitated by the LTC+ Central Hub and supported by Ontario Health. Reach out to us at ltcplus@wchospital.ca with any questions you may have.

This Community of Practice (CoP) is for Long-Term Care (LTC) Falls Prevention Clinical Leads (RN, RPN, PSW, Restorative Care Worker, OT, PT) working on the development and implementation of a quality improvement project to reduce the rate of falls and fall-related injuries, and improve resident safety by sharing best practices, accessing resources, and building capacity.

It also brings together LTC Administrators and members from the North East Long-Term Care Network.

CoP members will gain access to:
• Resources: Tools, evidence-based strategies, subject matter experts, and training programs to enhance falls prevention efforts.
• Quality Improvement and Best Practices: Support for implementing targeted falls prevention strategies and leveraging local data to reduce fall rates and potentially avoidable ED visits related to falls in the North East region
• Collaboration and Shared Learning: Opportunities to network, exchange experiences, and share best practices in falls prevention. The initiative also engages residents, families, and caregivers through the Stay on Your Feet program.
• Capacity Building: Strengthening staff skills through education, mentorship, and peer learning, fostering a culture of safety with ongoing training and support.

The CoP will be facilitated through regular virtual touchpoints and this online group space on Quorum.

The CoP will be supported by Jennifer Osesky (Project Sponsor), Jane Mason (NE SSPDI LTC Lead), Maria Baldia-Torres (NE SSPDI Specialist), and Jon Brunetti (NE SSPDI Population Health Lead), the North East LTC Network, and Ontario Health North East System Strategy, Planning, Design and Implementation (Long-Term Care and Population Health) team.

Please reach out to us at jane.mason@ontariohealth.ca and maria.baldiatorres@ontariohealth.ca with any questions you may have.

The North Regions Quality Community of Practice (NR QCoP) is for health system partners who:
- Are responsible for quality programming on teams or in organizations
- Are interested in easy access to quality improvement (QI) projects and resources
- Have a need for extra support with Quality Standards and QIPs

The purpose of the NR QCoP is to support Ontario Health (OH) funded health service providers and northern partners by aligning the quality agenda across the north using the North Regions’ Integrated Quality Framework’s strategic objectives of embedding quality and driving system improvement.

The NR QCoP will provide a forum to advance the foundations for QI in support of the OH North Regions’ Operational Plan and Annual Business Plan targets. In addition, it serves as a conduit between OH Provincial Clinical Institutes and Quality Programs (CIQP) and OH northern leadership. The NR QCoP also brings together those who have passion for continuous QI and are interested in connecting with other QI leaders in the field.

The NR QCoP will be facilitated through bi-monthly virtual meetings and this online group space.

Members will gain access to:
- Tools, resources, and guidance on best practices
- Implementation resources
- Subject matter experts in the field
- Ongoing data reports​
- Hands on QI support

The NR QCoP is facilitated by Lorna Pedneault, Director, OH North Regions Capacity, Access, and Flow (CAF).

The NR QCoP is supported by Ayman Wehbe and Laura Presutti, Quality Leads | Capacity, Access, and Flow (CAF).

Reach out to laura.presutti@ontariohealth.ca with any questions you may have.

The Central Region Palliative Care Collaborative Knowledge Centre is dedicated to supporting the implementation of Adult Community Model of Care through a cooperative and comprehensive platform. This Knowledge Centre brings together Clinical Coaches, OHT Leaders/Project Leads, Clinical Co-Leads and members of the Regional Implementation Team. This community will be facilitated through regular virtual meetings and this online group space. The community will be able to network, contribute their learnings and problem-solve together. The objectives of this collaborative are: 

- Regional Information Sharing 
- Knowledge Transfer and Bi-Directional Learning 
- Cross Community Collaboration 
- Models of Care Implementation 
- Best Practice Development 

The Knowledge Centre will be facilitated by the Central Regional Palliative Care Implementation Team at Ontario Health. We are dedicated to supporting you through proactive engagement and responsive assistance. Please reach out to your OHTs assigned implementation Lead for assistance.

The OH North East Clinical Coaching Community of Practice (CoP) is dedicated to supporting the alignment and advancement of the Model of Care Implementation for Adults in Community Settings. This online hub brings together Clinical Coaches, Clinical Co-Leads, and members of the OH North East Regional Implementation Team to collaborate, network, share resources, and problem-solve together.

The objectives of this collaborative platform are:
- Regional Information Sharing
- Knowledge Transfer and Bi-Directional Learning
- Cross Community Collaboration to support the Adult Model of Care Implementation in Community Settings
- Development & Sharing of Evidence-based Practices and materials and Quality Improvement Initiatives

The Community of Practice will be facilitated by the North East Regional Palliative Care Implementation Team at Ontario Health through regular virtual meetings and this online space. We are dedicated to supporting you through proactive engagement and responsive assistance.

Please reach out to the community’s Implementation Specialist sarah.devoe@ontariohealth.ca if you have any comments and/or questions.

The OH Toronto Palliative Care Collaborative is dedicated to supporting the implementation of the Adult Community Model of Care through a cooperative and resource-rich platform. This online hub brings together Clinical Coaches, Clinical Coach Leadership, Clinical Co-Leads, and members of the OH Toronto Palliative Care Implementation Team to network, contribute their learnings, and problem-solve together. The mission is to enable regional information sharing, bi-directional learning, and cross-community collaboration to support the Adults in Community Model of Care Implementation, while supporting the development and sharing of best practices.

This online hub will be supported by the OH Toronto Palliative Care Implementation Team. We are dedicated to supporting this group through resource sharing and proactive engagement. Please reach out to the community’s Implementation Lead emilie.trottier@ontariohealth.ca if you have any comments and/or questions.

The Oncology Patient Navigation Group is a private forum for healthcare providers working in Oncology Patient Navigation roles in Ontario. Members of this group support patients with cancer and their families throughout the cancer journey.

By joining this group, members will be able to:
• Collaborate with others through this virtual forum
• Share and discuss best practices, emerging issues, tools and resources
• Build their professional network

The Oncology Patient Navigation Group has two mandatory virtual meetings per year during which members share knowledge, learnings, and best practices in supporting patients through the cancer journey.  

Please refer to the Oncology Patient Navigation Group: Community Charter for pertinent information about this page.

This is a private group for members of the Ontario Cancer Symptom Management Collaborative (OCSMC) committee at Ontario Health. The OCSMC supports the implementation, uptake and management of relevant Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) within regional cancer and partner sites. The OCSMC also supports high quality, consistent response and management of patients’ physical and emotional symptoms, both for in-person and virtual care models. Through multidisciplinary engagement, the OCSMC strives to promote evidence-based symptom management guides for patients and providers, as well as establish quality improvement initiatives to improve care outcomes.

This platform provides a space to:
• Collaborate: Troubleshoot common issues and barriers and celebrate successes
• Network and build relationships
• Share knowledge and resources (e.g., webinars, research, etc.)
• Access OCSMC materials such as slide decks and meeting recordings

This page is monitored by the Symptom Management team within Cancer Clinical Programs at Ontario Health, however it is intended to be a collaborative space for the OCSMC committee. Please reach out to us at OH-CCO_SymptomManagement@ontariohealth.ca.

The Ontario Case Costing CoP is for hospital based team members including analysts, managers, directors, and senior leaders involved in case costing activities. The purpose of the CoP is to foster relationships and offer opportunities for collaboration in order build shared understanding and create case costing efficiencies across the province.

The CoP will be facilitated by this online space and regular virtual meetings to connect members to one another and foster discussion.

The CoP is supported by the Case Costing team at Ontario Health.

The Ontario Complex Malignant Hematology Resource Hub is a place for networking and knowledge exchange to facilitate connection and resource sharing between Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario), CMH service provider sites, and other health care providers and community organizations.

Members of this group will gain access to administrative and clinical resources, upcoming Lunch & Share opportunities and past recordings, network with subject matter expertise, and more.

This Resource Hub is supported by the Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) Complex Malignant Hematology team.

The Ontario Surgical Quality Improvement Network brings together surgical teams from all specialties and hospital types across the province. Our community is dedicated to quality improvement in surgery for better patient outcomes. Focusing on data, and the sharing of best practice in surgery, our members will exchange knowledge, and innovate by connecting with other members.

Please contact ONSQIN@ontariohealth.ca for more information.

This Ontario Vascular Community of Practice (CoP) is for vascular surgery and vascular interventional radiology teams from Ontario hospitals with designated vascular programs to work together to advance best-practice care for vascular patients in Ontario.

This CoP offers members an online space for:
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Knowledge sharing
• Collective problem-solving
• Sharing vascular program and provincial resources and updates

This CoP will be facilitated through this online group space and regular virtual touchpoints.

The CoP is supported by Ontario Health’s Vascular Program. For questions, comments, or feedback, please email Kody.Jakola@ontariohealth.ca

The Primary Care Quality Improvement Hub provides a comprehensive space with links to tools, resources, and webinars that can support quality improvement in your primary care practice. This one stop hub aims to help you navigate primary care quality improvement information more efficiently. By joining this group, you will also be kept apprised of upcoming webinars, resources, and information for quality improvement offered through Ontario Health and other reliable sources. The primary care quality improvement hub will continue to change and evolve as we learn together. We welcome you to share with the group any additional quality improvement resources that you have found helpful.

The Provincial Emergency Services Community of Practice (CoP) is for interprofessional emergency department (ED) clinical and leadership teams from across the province who are committed to providing high-quality care for ED patients.

In addition to providing a space to foster connection and support, the CoP will support knowledge exchange and dissemination of best practices by providing access to key resources, subject matter experts, and other Ontario teams working on improving emergency care.

The CoP is facilitated by Ontario Health and supported by the Emergency Services Operations Committee (ESOC). Reach out to us at emergencyservices@ontariohealth.ca with any questions you may have.

The mission of the Provincial Palliative Care Knowledge Exchange is to support Clinical Coaches, Regional Implementation Teams & Clinical Co-Leads implementing the Adult Community Model of Care. The Exchange is a collaborative sharing and storage platform providing easy access to tools, resources, and advice. We aim to share the following:

• A calendar of knowledge sharing events.
• Learning session recordings (via YouTube channel).
• A repository of implementation resources and tools.
• Collaborative community of practice connections for peer support and advice.

This group is facilitated by the Ontario Health Provincial Palliative Care Program Team. We are dedicated to supporting this group through proactive engagement and responsive assistance. Reach out to us at ProvincialPalliativeCareProgram@ontariohealth.ca with any questions you may have.

The Psychosocial Oncology Mental Health Community of Practice is for healthcare providers, researchers and administrators working in (or interested in) oncology and mental health. Members of this community of practice share information and expertise in order to advance the conversation about oncology and mental health and improve the patient experience.

By joining this community of practice, members will be able to:
- Collaborate with others through this virtual forum and regular meetings
- Share and discuss best practices, emerging issues, tools and resources
- Stay informed on issues relating to their area of practice
- Build their professional network

In addition to this virtual forum, this community of practice meets virtually three times a year, where speakers present on a variety of topics and members are invited to participate in discussions.

The Psychosocial Oncology Nutrition Community of Practice is for healthcare providers, researchers and administrators working in (or interested in) oncology nutrition. Members of this community of practice share information and expertise in order to advance the conversation about oncology nutrition and improve the patient experience.

By joining this community of practice, members will be able to:
- Collaborate with others through this virtual forum and regular meetings
- Share and discuss best practices, emerging issues, tools and resources
- Stay informed on issues relating to their area of practice
- Build their professional network

In addition to this virtual forum, this community of practice meets virtually three times a year, where speakers present on a variety of topics and members are invited to participate in discussions.

The purpose of the Psychosocial Oncology (PSO) Program Committee is to advance the mission and vision of Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) as outlined in the relevant Ontario Cancer Plan by contributing to the development and implementation of the PSO Program's priorities. The work of this committee is intended to support the psychosocial needs of patients and families while promoting the values of person-centred care.

Membership
• Chair - Provincial Head, Psychosocial Oncology
• PSO Regional Leads from each Regional Cancer Program (14), appointed by the Regional Vice President
• Other representatives from the Regional Cancer Program nominated by regional leadership (e.g. Regional Director) or Regional Lead
• Patient/Family Advisors
• PSO, Patient Education and Survivorship Program manager, staff

This space will be used to share updates, resources, and learnings that will support the work of the committee.

The Psychosocial Oncology Rehab Community of Practice is for healthcare providers, researchers and administrators working in (or interested in) oncology rehab. Members of this community of practice share information and expertise in order to advance the conversation about oncology rehab and improve the patient experience.

By joining this community of practice, members will be able to:
- Collaborate with others through this virtual forum and regular meetings
- Share and discuss best practices, emerging issues, tools and resources
- Stay informed on issues relating to their area of practice
- Build their professional network

In addition to this virtual forum, this community of practice meets virtually three times a year, where speakers present on a variety of topics and members are invited to participate in discussions.

The Psychosocial Oncology Sexual Health Community of Practice is for healthcare providers, researchers and administrators working in (or interested in) oncology and sexual health. Members of this community of practice share information and expertise in order to advance the conversation about oncology and sexual health and improve the patient experience.

By joining this community of practice, members will be able to:
- Collaborate with others through this virtual forum and regular meetings
- Share and discuss best practices, emerging issues, tools and resources
- Stay informed on issues relating to their area of practice
- Build their professional network

In addition to this virtual forum, this community of practice meets virtually three times a year, where speakers present on a variety of topics and members are invited to participate in discussions.

This community of practice (CoP) is intended for clinical, quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management teams across all health sectors to share and learn about topics related to patient safety. This CoP will give members the opportunity to come together with peers to discuss improvement opportunities and share learnings from patient safety related incidents, hospital never events, quality improvement plans, and other work to help improve the culture around patient safety.

The goals of this CoP are to:
- Collaborate, share, and learn about best practices in patient safety;
- Highlight work being done within your team or organization;
- Access quality improvement tools and resources, including those related to the Never Events Hospital Reporting initiative; and
- Engage with peers in webinars, discussions, and Q&A.

This CoP is supported by clinical leadership and quality improvement specialists at Ontario Health.

For questions, comments, or feedback, please contact QualityandPatientSafety@ontariohealth.ca

This group is for individuals who are facilitating a CoP and using the Quorum platform as a communication channel. Members of this group will connect to share experiences resources and advice, and support each other's work.

The purpose of the Safewards Community of Practice is to support the implementation and sustainability of Safewards practice interventions throughout the Ontario Forensic Mental Health care sites. The community of practice is a forum for collaboration, partnership, mentorship, information sharing, and collegial support. The community will share resources and ideas to promote successful implementation and sustainability of Safewards.

The SCOPE (Seamless Care Optimizing the Patient Experience) Virtual Learning and Engagement Hub is a centralized platform designed for SCOPE teams across the province to connect, collaborate, and share materials and resources. Our mission is to support knowledge exchange, provide training materials, and share best practices, while addressing common challenges all in one easy to access location.

The SCOPE Virtual Learning and Engagement Hub will connect:
• SCOPE Nurse Navigators
• SCOPE Mental Health Navigators
• SCOPE Ontario Health atHome Care Coordinators
• SCOPE Primary Care Provider Leads
• SCOPE Project/Clinical Managers
• Additional hospital and community members involved in SCOPE

Through the Hub, members will have access to:
• Minutes and updates from biweekly operational meetings
• Ongoing data reports
• Promotional materials
• Onboarding and training materials
• Province-wide resources
• Contact information for all SCOPE sites

The SCOPE Virtual Learning and Engagement Hub is managed by the SCOPE Coordination Hub and support from Ontario Health. Reach out to us at Kristina.Mohan@wchospital.ca or Mehwish.Ali@wchospital.ca with any questions you may have.

This community of practice is for health care teams who provide care and support for people with sickle cell disease (SCD) to improve the quality of care they receive in all settings.

CoP members will gain access to: ​
- Tools, resources, and guidance on best practices ​
- Clinical and subject matter experts and early adopters of the SCD quality standard ​
- Other health care teams doing SCD-related work ​
- Data driven quality improvement (QI) and implementation case studies, learning, and sharing​
- Support for change management, QI and implementation initiatives ​

The CoP will be facilitated through: ​
- This online group to connect members with one another ​
- Regular virtual meetings ​- copy and paste link into your browser to view webinar playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmh_Q_RMQa8CeBs4t_Sw_vx8FgDafvdfC

CoP members will share implementation challenges and strategies, resources, data, and problem solve together to contribute to the uptake and implementation of the SCD quality standard. The CoP is facilitated by the SCD quality standard implementation team at Ontario Health and supported by an SCD CoP Advisory Group. ​

This is a group space for Quorum team members to test functionality.