WEOHT

October 1 2024

WEOHT 211 Training Session – October 23rd

The Windsor-Essex Ontario Health Team and 211 have partnered to host an in-person training session. The 2-hour informative session has been prioritized by the WEOHT System Navigation Advisory Group with the goal of helping to keep program descriptions up to date and make it easier to navigate the valuable programs/services that your organizations provide.

Event details:

Date : October 23, 2024

Time : 9:30am – 11:30am

Place : City of Windsor City Hall

350 City Hall Square West

Meeting room 204

Register here to save your seat at this informative session! Shortly after registering, participants will receive a calendar invitation

October 1 2024

Primary Care Provider Accuro EMR A-Z Training Series

Do you wonder what’s NEW with Accuro? Do you want to learn tips and tricks? Do you feel you need to refresh your Accuro skills? Free to join and open to any Accuro Users (physician, nurse practitioners, medical office staff, nurses, social workers etc.):

Middlesex London Ontario Health Team has invited Primary Care staff in Windsor-Essex to take part in FREE Accuro EMR training.

What is this: This is an “Accuro A to Z” learning series
Where: Virtual (with “live trainer”)
When: Sessions run between 12:15-1:15pm from October 10^th to December 3^rd. You can sign up for the ones that interest you most at the link below.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TvxJ7DeM20WMsXHREzg6mIYvhBbc_JRHtVXfBxQEcA1UOFpLSTM5TjNRM1hESzZOVjRTWTVDQUtITy4u

Once registered, you will receive an outlook calendar invitation with a “zoom link” for the sessions you selected (outlook calendar invitations will be sent out starting Monday Oct 7^th)

Note: These sessions will not be recorded, howver, you can always access videos from the Accuro Learning Library.

September 3 2024

Anishinaabe Wiigwaasi-Jiimaan (Birch Bark Canoe) Build

In August, the WEOHT Indigenous Lead Barbara Colaizzi had the honour to participate in a two-week build of an Anishinaabe wiigwaasi-jiimaan (birch bark canoe) with members of Caldwell First Nation and Walpole First Nation. The Great Lakes Lifeways Institute (GLLI) recently partnered on the construction.

On August 24th, the canoe was launched at the Marsh Boardwalk at Point Pelee National Park.

The WEOHT is happy to share the news article for more information on this traditional event and celebration. –SunpointSun

September 2 2024

Healthcare Stakeholder Meeting August 12th

On August 12th, WEOHT partners and staff were invited to the Healthcare Stakeholder Meeting hosted by St. Clair College Research and Innovation & the Windsor Family Health Team. The purpose of this meeting was to explore transformative potential of artificial and generative intelligence in advancing our local healthcare system, and to support a grant application for future research opportunities.

Roundtable discussions tool place to collect ideas and feedback on how to employ digital solutions to improve our collective experience within our pre-existing healthcare systems.

The WEOHT continues to help support efforts for system integration, collaboration and to become more digitally connected.

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September 2 2024

Canadian Medical Association: An Apology for Harms to Indigenous Peoples

On September 18th, 2024, The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) will apologize for its role and the role of the medical profession in the harms caused to Indigenous Peoples in the health system, both through action and inaction.

Below is the link for more information on the announcement and where you can tune in to watch the live ceremony on September 18th, 2024 (4pm ET).

https://www.cma.ca/our-focus/indigenous-health/apology-harms-indigenous-peoples

August 2 2024

Join the WEOHT! Posting: Primary Care Clinical Lead

Printable Flyer

The Windsor-Essex Ontario Health Team is comprised of over 40 healthcare organizations, community support services, hospitals, home and community care providers, lived experience partners, and primary care providers providing services in urban and rural settings.

We value and are committed to working with our lived experience partners in our quest for a coordinated healthcare and community support system for all members of our diverse population.

We are seeking a part-time 0.1 FTE Clinicial Lead (Primary Care) to be part of this dynamic Ontario Health Team

This position reports to the Steering Commitee for Windsor Essex Ontario Health Team (WEOHT).

JOB SUMMARY:

The Clinical Lead (Primary Care) works closely with key stakeholders in Windsor-Essex to support the evolution of system and resource integration within the WEOHT.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Support the co-design and implementation of an integrated care model to increase and optimize access to primary care in Windsor-Essex.

· Drives the engagement, participation and system co-design amongst primary care providers in Windsor-Essex.

· Provide clinical leadership aligned with the Ontario Health Team’s (OHT) purpose, priorities and values.

· Liaison between key stakeholders such as primary care providers and the OHT.

· Works in partnership with the Primary Care Sector Table and Primary Care Council to engage and represent the perspectives of clinicians during the planning and implementation of co-design initiatives that improve integrated care.

· Contribute to advancing the work of the WEOHT Primary Care Network (PCN) by working closely with the Transformation Lead, Primary Care Council (PCC), Primary Care Sector Table (PCST), Patient and Family Advisory Committee (PFAC), and Steering Committee in leading and/or participating in prioritized OHT meetings and system design sessions.

· Other ad hoc duties as assigned.

SKILLS:

· Ability to navigate challenging, crucial conversations and manage conflict resolution during the life cycle of projects and other priorities.

· System thinker with understanding of clinical leadership in health system integration, design, planning and implementation.

· Relentlessly focused on ensuring patient/client and caregiver partners have a central role in design, planning and decision making.

· Excellent communicator, strategic thinker, and team player with a passion for health system improvement and the ability to influence change.

· Self-directed and highly motivated; able to handle and navigate clinical and operational ambiguity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Practicing primary care physician holding a valid certificate of registration and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).

· Actively practicing within Windsor-Essex.

TRAVEL:

· Valid Ontario driver’s license with access to own vehicle. Travel may be required throughout the Windsor Essex OHT region.

OTHER:

· Compensation based on WEOHT physician leadership rates. Time allocation is estimated to be the equivalent to one half day per week with additional opportunities for involvement based on need and interest.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume directly to:
Kathryn Leferman
Executive Transformation Lead
Windsor-Essex Ontario Health Team
weohtteam@weoht.ca
Posting Number: WEOHT2
Application deadline: August 30, 2024

Windsor Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by WRH throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

July 26 2024

Indigenous Voices Matter 2.0

This week Barb Colaizzi, WEOHT Indigenous Engagement Lead, Naty Ramirez Reyes, CKHA Executive Lead EDIAR, and Angela Duckworth, CKHA Indigenous Transition Navigator, attended London Health Sciences Centre’s Indigenous Voices Matter 2.0 report out on what they are doing to improve health outcomes and experiences for First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous communities. This was a wonderful afternoon of sharing, community and hearing about what has been done to advance health and wellness supports and services for all Indigenous Peoples.

As we move forward across Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent, we have many opportunities to improve care experiences and contribute to better health outcomes for Indigenous patients.

June 7 2024

WEOHT Trans Health Clinical Skill Development – Additional Education Opportunities

The Conference Planning Committee would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the attendees of the WEOHT Trans Health Clinical Skill Development Conference. Active participation and engagement have provided valuable insights and suggestions to help support the Windsor-Essex Trans Community. These contributions will be reviewed and considered as next steps in a regional plan, which will be submitted to the Windsor Essex Ontario Health Team for endorsement.

The WEOHTTransHealth Clinical Skill Development does not stop here. We have additional peer-to-peer educational presentations/knowledge transfers for primary care organizations/clinics, led by Centretown Community Health Centre’s Trans Health Clinic leads. Details and links to register can be found below to share with your team. *Please note that these presentations were not submitted for accreditation.

For any questions, please reach out to myself or the WEOHT at weohtteam@weoht.ca.

Clinical Presentation (June 12th 9-11am) https://forms.office.com/r/yzgqaXEw9K
Led by Dr. Hanssen, Lead Physician for Centretown Community Health Centre’s Trans Health Clinic
Objectives:
-To be able to provide an affirming medical experience for a Trans person.
-To be able to recognize gender incongruence and dysphoria.
-To be able to offer safe, informed feminizing medical transition.
-To be able to offer safe, informed masculinizing medical transition.
-To be able to offer safe, informed medical transition options to non-binary folks.

Community Service/Social Service Knowledge Transfer(June 13th 9-11am) https://forms.office.com/r/GEDvsEQwLK
Peer-to-peer led by CCHC’s Brianna Holland, Social Worker
Objectives:
-Overview of gender inclusive terminology and pronouns
-Introduction to the issues and needs of Trans and non-binary patients
-Knowledge of the social determinants of health of Trans and non-binary patients
-Introduction to gender affirmative practices, including language, care and spaces
-Resource navigation for social supports and wrap-around care in the Champlain region

Administrative/Medical Reception(June 21st 1-2pm) https://forms.office.com/r/Ae7PMdjjXg
Peer-to-peer, Led by CCHC’s Nefertina Lau, Operations Coordinaor in Primary Care
Objectives:
-Understand the role and flow that medical reception contributes to maintaining best practices/patient safety
-operationalizing gender affirmative practices with electronic medical records
-Knowledge of gender affirmative practices for in-person, phone & e-mail interactions
-Knowledge of gender affirmative practices for environment

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June 7 2024

WEOHT 2023-2024 Annual Review

WEOHT 2023-Annual Review PDF

Please see the pdf attached highlighting the progress the WEOHT has made in 2023-2024 as a collaborative system.

“Together, we are stronger, and together, we will achieve more.” – WEOHT Steering Committee Leadership

May 31 2024

WEOHT Trans Health Clinical Skill Development – Thank you

Centretown Community Health Centre’s Trans Health Clinic is offering capacity building to primary health care organizations/clinics interested in developing and consolidating clinical skills in the delivery of Trans health care, specifically hormone initiation and surgery referrals, as well as the identification of existing resources for leveraging wrap-around supports.

The organizing committee would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the attendees of the WEOHT Trans Health Clinical Skill Development Conference, held virtually on May 30th, 2024. Special thank you goes to the community members who shared their lived-experience perspective at the conference.

The morning of the conference, CCHC’s THC shared their knowledge on Trans Health in the Champlain Region (Ottawa) and provided an introduction to gender-affirming practices. The afternoon was dedicated to a Patient Journey Mapping Exercise where groups were organized to collaborate on identifying needs, gaps and resources for the Trans Community in Windsor-Essex. Active participation and engagement provided valuable insights and suggestions. These contributions will be reviewed and considered as next steps in a regional plan, which will be submitted to the Windsor-Essex Ontario Health Team for endorsement. The WEOHT will be sending to four primary care providers to CCHC for Champion development and peer-to-peer support.

CCHC’s THC is proud to have received the Health Care Innovation Award in 2023 from the Alliance for Healthier Communities for this work with The Ottawa Hospital, and The Elisabeth Bruyere Hospital. This regional sharing opportunity moves towards improving Windsor-Essex’s ability to adequately provide life-saving care and better meet the growing needs of this underserved, marginalized population.