Data to Decisions eBulletin #56: Patient Priorities Questionnaire – We hear you.

Some members have found the patient priorities survey long and complex and not something everyone (or ANYONE!) would want to do. All the same, some patients still want to do it. We are pleased that nearly 70 have already completed it. This data will refresh the way the Quality Roll-Up score is calculated so we can learn even more about how AFHTO members deliver high-quality, patient-centered care that is linked to lower healthcare system costs. This matters to patients. That is why they helped create this survey. It is also why they are sharing it with others so they can decide for themselves if they want to help in this important work. They invite you to do the same. To help in that regard, we have summarized and addressed some of the questions coming from members. Get moving on getting your patients moving: Check out the information from last month’s Get Moving! event. It’s full of ideas about how to use physical activity to improve all kinds of outcomes, from mental health to healthy aging in seniors, chronic disease management, and general well-being. Measuring beyond the “body parts:” With D2D, AFHTO members are measuring quality in a way that reflects what matters to patients as well as to providers. LHIN physician leads from across the province have just had a taste of it and now they’ve got an appetite to hear more – from you! Reach out to the primary care and quality physician leads in your region (ask us if you need help identifying them) and keep the conversation going. Check out the “cheat sheet” for talking points. Help all Ontarians receive the best possible care! HQO is looking for health care professionals to join the new Ontario Quality Standards Committee. This is a unique opportunity to share with others what we are learning together about patient-centered measurement. Read more or sign up here. What do you think about QIPs? Speak your mind! AFHTO will be working with HQO to make the QIP process better for next year. Tell us what works and what would make it better: More clarity? More guidance? Format changes? Our voices are stronger together, so even if you’ve already given feedback directly, please share it with us and increase our collective impact. We’re hiring: See our Careers section for more details.

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