Emerging, ongoing, and completed initiatives

Our Key Initiatives highlight the Ottawa OHT-ÉSO's priority programs and projects aimed at improving access, coordination, and quality of care across our community. Together with our partners, these initiatives support integrated, person-centred care across the health system.

Primary care

The Ottawa OHT-ÉSO is dedicated to advancing Ontario's goal of 100% attachment to a family physician of nurse practitioner by 2029. Our Primary Care Network (PCN) Leadership Group and Clinical Lead are taking an active role in the coordinated expansion of equitable access to primary care across Ottawa.

Access and Attachment

Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IPCT) proposals Clear the pre-January, 2025 Health Care Connect waitlist Our zone planning approach Lowertown health system redesign

Supporting our Primary Care Network

2025 primary care survey Ottawa primary care data dashboard Primary care network and leadership group

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Older adults living with frailty

As our population continues to age, we recognize the unique challenges faced by older adults, particularly those living with frailty.

CSS Advisor Community Health Teams pilot Patient navigation monitoring framework

Mental health and substance use health

As mental health and substance use health challenges continue to impact individuals across all age groups, we recognize the growing need for responsive, coordinated care in our community

Counselling Connect Mobile crisis response program alignment and coordination HART hubs

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Cancer screening

The Ottawa OHT-ÉSO is committed to improving cancer screening rates for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers, particularly for those without a family doctor or nurse practitioner.

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Decision support

The Decision Support Working Group responds to the performance measurement and data-driven population health management needs and challenges of the Ottawa OHT-ÉSO and partner organizations.

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Integrated care

The Ottawa OHT-ÉSO and our partners are dedicated to improving access to the right care at the right time and place for residents in Ottawa.

Lower limb preservation

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Digital health

The Ottawa OHT-ÉSO is dedicated to advancing digital tools and solutions to better connect people to care and improve workflows for primary care clinicians.

Online appointment booking eReferral SCOPE (Seamless Care Optimizing Patient Experience)

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Our initiatives aim to strengthen pathways to care, reduce reliance on emergency services, and ensure individuals receive timely, appropriate support.

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Key initiatives

Our initiatives focus on promoting improving quality of life, and ensuring that older adults receive coordinated care and support.

What we’ve done

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