The In & Outs of Optimizing Panel Size - Tammy Décarie & Cliff Ledwos

Ontario continues to be home to vibrant, diverse Indigenous communities who have distinct and specific histories, needs, and assets as well as constitutionally protected and treaty rights. [...] In recognition of this, we commit to building allyship relationships with First Nation, Inuit and Métis peoples in order to enhance our knowledge and appreciation of the many histories and voices within Ontario. [...] We also commit to sharing and upholding responsibilities to all who now live on these lands, the land itself and the resources that make our lives possible. [...] Accreditation Panel Size – where to begin? Knew we had to make gains on panel size Complexity was too high to tackle all at once Realized data clean-up was necessary Focused on cancer screening first manageable and good learning Getting to Panel Requires Investment in Quality Improvement: time and resources Improving processes Data quality Understanding variation Building Knowledge Human side. [...] •In 2015, WEQI took on the challenge to apply quality improvement processes and tools to increase panel size •Consult the Panel Size Handbook for the full definition and methodology •Calculation is: • 1137.5/SAMI x funded FTE = Target Level of Complexity Simple: Developing intake-triage form Complicated: Improving cancer screening processes Complex: Increasing panel + improving access + maintainin.