Ontario Health Teams, a new model of care, is being introduced by the Ontario government.
Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliot says over the last two weeks, she and her caucus colleagues travelled across the province to announce the first 24 Ontario Health Teams.
She says the teams will play an essential role in delivering on the commitment to end hallway health care and building a connected and sustainable public health care system centered on the needs of patients.
One team, the Near North Health & Wellness Team will service Northern Ontario.
As these teams continue their work to integrate care, they will put in place 24/7 navigation and care coordination services for patients and families. This work will be implemented in phases and over time will provide care for everyone within the Ontario Health Team’s population. Ontario Health Teams will communicate with patients and families about the changes and improvements they can expect in their community.
“With our new Ontario Health Teams, patients will benefit from better-integrated health care, with a seamless experience when moving between different health care services, providers and settings,” said Elliott. “I would like to thank all the health care providers and organizations that helped plan all these Ontario Health Teams. There is still a lot of work to be done, but with their dedication and hard work we will continue to improve health care in our communities and ensure Ontarians get the care they deserve.”
Ontario Health Teams will create a local health care system that provides coordinated care for patients, reduces wait times and leads to better health outcomes for patients.