Problem Statement In January 2016, while reviewing targets for fiscal year end, it was noted that the timeliness of documentation in client records was not in accordance with Madison policies. This impacts on Madison’s ability to ensure safety for our clients and best meet their needs through effective planning. Aim By September 30, 2017, 100 […]Continue readingMadison Community Services: Quality Improvement of Case file Completion
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St. Jude Community Homes: Coordinated Discharge Planning
Summary We have noticed that upon discharge from hospital there is no communication between hospital staff and St. Jude staff which creates a safety problem. Aim We will increase communication between hospital, health service providers and St Jude staff regarding discharge with a minimum of one contact per hospitalization for 100 percent of hospital approved […]Continue readingSt. Jude Community Homes: Coordinated Discharge Planning
St. Stephen’s Community House: Reduce Corner Drop-in Restrictions
Problem Statement Many clients have complex needs and as a result there are clients who exhibit inappropriate behavior (i.e. aggressiveness) and receive a service restriction. Restrictions impact the client’s ability to access services; negatively impact client/staff relationship; and do not change client behavior. Aim To reduce the average time length of restrictions by 30 percent […]Continue readingSt. Stephen’s Community House: Reduce Corner Drop-in Restrictions
Ottawa Salus: Running Group – The Client Experience
Problem Statement There is a lack of data of the experience of the participants of the Salus Running Group. Aim To increase the quality of life (anxiety, self-esteem) of clients who participate in the Salus Running Group by 15 percent by December 31, 2017. EQIP Support to the Project QI coach: Linda Saunders Data Coach: […]Continue readingOttawa Salus: Running Group – The Client Experience
Addictions and Problematic Internet Use
According to a recent survey by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 86 per cent of students in Ontario visit social media sites daily and about 16 per cent spend five hours a day or more on social media. For some people, high rates of SNS use can lead […]Continue readingAddictions and Problematic Internet Use
CMHA Kenora Branch: Increase Fluidity of the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTTT)
Problem Statement Improve access to Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) Program. Aim ACTT will reduce the number of clients on active caseload who score 2.8 or greater on the ACTT Transitional Readiness (ATR) by June 30, 2017 by 15 percent EQIP Support to the Project QI Coach: Kim Elke Data Coach: Andrew Span Project Overview […]Continue readingCMHA Kenora Branch: Increase Fluidity of the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTTT)
CMHA Ontario Pre-Budget Submission 2017
Summary of Recommendations Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission to the Ontario government on behalf of our 30 community branches across the province. For the 2017 Ontario budget, we offer the following recommendations: Increase Overall Funding to Manage Demand and Reduce Wait Times in the Mental Health and […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario Pre-Budget Submission 2017
Systems Enhancement Evaluation Initiative
The Mental Health Systems Enhancement Evaluation Initiative (SEEI) was a research project funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Its purpose was to evaluate the effects of the significant investments made by the Government of Ontario over four years, beginning in 2004/2005, in key areas of the community mental health system including: […]Continue readingSystems Enhancement Evaluation Initiative
Community Mental Health Evaluation Initiative
The Community Mental Health Evaluation Initiative (CMHEI) was the first multisite evaluation of community mental health programs in Canada.Continue readingCommunity Mental Health Evaluation Initiative
Building Strong Foundations
Ontario’s community mental health sector has received significant new funding for service enhancements over the past several years. Consequently, there is unprecedented expansion of community-based mental health services and a need to support organizations’ capacity to effectively manage this magnitude of change. Governance, infrastructure and processes designed for small organizations may not be as effective […]Continue readingBuilding Strong Foundations