Improving Ontario Health Care

Tom Talks

The OHA has implemented a new communication vehicle for hospital members, called "Tom Talks." "Tom Talks" comes directly from Tom Closson, President and CEO of the OHA and focuses on key issues that the health system is facing. The primary purpose of "Tom Talks" is to inform members about what the OHA is doing on behalf of its members.

Click here to access the latest "Tom Talks."
(Members Only Access)

ER Lengths of Stay

Reducing the time people spend in the ER is a complex health system issue.

Hospitals will now publicly report on how long it takes to receive care in emergency rooms. Hospital and Local Health Integration Network - level results are available at www.ontariowaittimes.com.

Click the links below to access communications and technical support materials.

(Members Only Access)

Technical Briefing Material, click here.

FAQs - Technical Briefings, click here.

Communication Reference Material, click here.

ALC Resources

A new standardized provincial ALC definition will be in effect as of July 1, 2009. The use of this definition will enhance the collection of reliable and accurate data on all adult and paediatric ALC patients waiting in acute, complex continuing care, mental health and rehabilitation hospitals.

The OHA, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care held a videoconference and live webcast in May (click here to view the webcast) to facilitate discussion on the new Provincial ALC definition and related initiatives.

As a follow-up the OHA held a conference on June 15th, featuring additional information about the definition, ALC strategies, the WTIS, and the ER/CCAC notification system.

Click here to access conference materials.