OHA Submission to HPRAC Supports Effective IPC Implementation
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Monday, June 16, 2008
On May 30, 2008, the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) responded on behalf of its members to the Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Committee’s (HPRAC) Consultation Discussion Guide on Issues Related to the Ministerial Referral on Interprofessional Collaboration among Health Colleges and Professionals. The OHA’s submission, which responds to issues identified in HPRAC’s discussion guide, reflects the views of senior administration and health professional leaders from hospitals of varying types (academic, community, small, mental health, complex continuing care and rehabilitation) and geographic locations. The OHA is committed to forming partnerships and working with all health care system stakeholders to ensure the ongoing, effective implementation of interprofessional collaboration (IPC).
The OHA strongly supports the adoption of IPC in both the health care and education sectors, which will lead to a more effective, integrated health care system that enhances access to quality care, provider satisfaction and organizational efficiency. The incorporation of IPC requires a cultural transformation at the system, regional and local levels. Thus, the ongoing commitment and leadership of hospital boards are essential to championing IPC through providing the education, resources and tools necessary to facilitate collaboration.
OHA’s submission to HPRAC can be found here. For further information, contact OHA Public Affairs at 416-205-1433 or aouellette@oha.com.
For further information:
Amy Ouellette, OHA Public Affairs
416-205-1433