The Emergency Room (ER)/Alternate-Level-of-Care (ALC) issue remains a critical challenge for Ontario hospitals.
The OHA has been working with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) and its other system partners to find and develop innovative solutions that address the ER/ALC issue. These efforts are aimed at alleviating the health system pressures related to ER/ALC, and thus improve wait times and enhance overall access to care.
This online resource provides Members with a province-wide analysis of ER/ALC rates, and provide up-to-date information on current initiatives underway. This resource will provide the most recent data analysis and OHA events (a list of events respecting ER/ALC).
Data Analysis
ALC Update: February 2012 Data
Ontario ALC and ER Wait Times by LHIN (April 2008 - December 2011)
Upcoming Events:
Annual ER/ALC Conference – June 7 and 8, 2012
The ER/ALC: Promoting Effective Care Across the Health Continuum, will provide a network and platform for discussion on the issues and challenges facing providers. In addition to providing relevant up-to-date information on the Ministry’s strategies, it will focus on a host of innovative, system-wide approaches to address the ER and ALC situation in Ontario. To register for this program, please click here.
Archived Event:
This webcast, now available on the OHA's website, under "Archived Webcasts & Videoconferences", includes an MOHLTC overview of requirements in the Long-Term Care Homes Act and its regulations related to the admissions process. To download a copy of the slide deck, please click here.
For more information, please contact Enza Ferro at eferro@oha.com.