Data to Decisions eBulletin #73: D2D 5.1 – Getting Started and Changing Gears
AFHTO members have just released the 7th iteration of their performance measurement report, Data to Decisions 5.1. Voluntary participation in team-level measurement remains high. 90% of members have contributed so far, with over 60% in D2D 5.1. This makes D2D 5.1 a unique picture of primary care across the province, at the LHIN level, and […]
Data to Decisions eBulletin #72: Learning through continuous measurement
First, let’s talk mental health: Do you have any older patients with depression who are not making progress with their treatment? There is support available for them and for you! No matter where you are in Ontario, you can sign your patients up to get better access to scarce geriatric psychiatry support at no charge. […]
Data to Decisions eBulletin #71: Measure, Learn, Improve
Are you ready for D2D? The D2D 5.1 submission platform opens next week Jan 11! It will remain open until February 8. D2D helps demonstrate the value of teams. It also helps focus local improvement work in teams. And as always, how much data you submit is totally up to you. In addition to your […]
Data to Decisions eBulletin #70: Even better in 2018!
Missed last month’s workshop on Managing Medication as a Team? Check out all the presentations here. You’ll learn about how some of your peers are already built team-based medication management into their everyday practice. These innovations are effective, sustainable, and ready for spread. Thinking about your Quality Improvement Plan for 2018-2019? HQO is offering […]
Data to Decisions eBulletin #69: The conference is over – now what?!
Re-use and Recycle your EMR data: Your conference lanyard said it best! Use queries developed and tested by QIDSS to find patients you can do good things for related to opioid use (which may signal pain or addictions management challenges) and chronic disease (COPD, CHF, diabetes, depression). Providers across the province (i.e., outside of AFHTO) […]
Data to Decisions eBulletin #68: The good news about cost continues!
The good news about cost continues! D2D 5.0 shows a continuing downward trend in healthcare costs among patients of teams, particularly those supported by QIDSS. Want the rest of the story? See all the highlights from D2D 5.0 here and check out your performance on the interactive report. Want ideas about how to use your […]
Data to Decisions eBulletin #67: Team Work
You did it! Over 120 teams contributed data to D2D 5.0! Watch for the interactive display platform coming October 4th. We’re putting together a webinar to showcase ways you can use the data you worked so hard on. Watch this space for more information and registration link! Help to convert your information to action: Do […]
Data to Decisions eBulletin #66: Connect, move, improve.
Hey you – the busy ED! Overstuffed inbox making you want to call for backup? Consider adding your Quality Committee lead to our mailing list. Then you won’t have to worry about missing the news they need about measurement and improvement. Send us their contact info, or invite them to sign up here. More help […]
Data to Decisions eBulletin #65 – On Your Mark, Get Set…
D2D opens Monday! Submit your data for D2D 5.0 from Monday, August 21st through Friday, September 8th. Find everything you need on the Planning & Preparation page. Read up here to learn about new and revised indicators. Ready to reveal your secret identity? This time around, you’ll have the option to unmask yourself to your […]
Data to Decisions eBulletin #64: Help us help you!
Help available to move from Information to Action! You’ve gathered a lot of data. You know what you need (and want) to move on. Learn more about some supports that might help you move from your Information to Action and do a self-check to see how ready your team is to sign up for these […]