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As Ontario’s healthcare system continues to evolve, family caregivers have gained recognition as essential care partners and a priority for Ontario Health Teams (OHTs). 

Ontario’s 4 million caregivers play a critical role in our healthcare system, providing an estimated 75% of care.  Actively involving caregivers as essential care partners in OHTs enables: 

• Improved patient experiences 
• Improved provider experiences 
• Enhanced health equity 
• Improved healthcare outcomes 
• Enhanced value and efficiency of care 

Caregiver Integration: A Practical Guide for OHTs

Get resources to help support the integration of family caregivers in all aspects of your OHT. Designed for anyone who is involved in an OHT, including:

• OHT leadership
• Clinical leaders
• OHT working groups
• Patient, Caregiver Advisory Councils and partners
• Healthcare administrators
• Frontline staff within OHTs who are involved in planning, change management and improvement at the system and at point of care

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30 Minute Spotlight on Ontario’s Caregivers With CEO Amy Coupal  

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Learn how caregivers are coping, where they most need support, and how you can include caregiver-focused strategies that align with your OHT priorities.

Essential Care Partner Practices in Ontario Health Teams: An Opportunity for Improved Patient Care  

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Hear from Couchiching OHT about how they implemented Essential Care Partner (ECP) practices and learn about tools for OHTs to support ECP practices and programs.

Strategies to Engage, Include and Support Caregivers in Ontario Health Team Planning and Service Delivery Models 

60 min

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Understand the essential role of caregivers and how to engage them in the planning and design of your Ontario Health Team (OHT) service delivery models. 

The Essential Role of Caregivers in Improving Transitions and Addressing Alternate Level of Care 

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This webinar highlights the leading ALC practices that enable caregiver participation as part of the care team. 

Supporting Caregiver Well-Being Within Ontario Health Teams: Building Caregiver Resilience and Reducing the Risk of Caregiver Burnout  

58 min

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Hear the caregiver’s perspective and learn about OHT strategies to connect caregivers to the supports they need. 

Partners in Care: Including Caregivers as Part of the Care Team 

58 min

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Learn about evidence, key strategies, and resources to support the inclusion of caregivers as part of the care team. 

Supporting and Engaging Caregivers in Ontario Health Teams 

65 min

WHAT’S IN THIS VIDEO

Learn about resources and programs offered by the Ontario Caregiver Organization that can help OHTs to support

Hear From Caregivers 

15 min

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Learn from caregivers Carole Ann Alloway and Omar Khan about meaningful and authentic engagement of people with lived experience. 

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The Ontario Caregiver Organization is here to help OHTs implement the actions, tools and resources outlined in the Practical Guide. 

Contact us to learn more and set up an exploratory meeting.  

 

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