Implementation of Early Psychosis Intervention Program ... - EENet

75IVNext StepsThis report is intended to support quality improvement work related to implementation of theOntario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care EPI Program Standards in Ontario.Dissemination of the ReportThe Standards Implementation Steering Committee (SISC) plans to make the full version of thisreport available electronically to all EPI programs in Ontario. In addition all programs includedin the survey are receiving a shorter report which allows them to compare their data to that ofother programs in their network (if applicable) as well as to the provincial mean.Each LHIN will receive the executive summary of the report, main messages, and data for theprograms in their jurisdiction. SISC members will meet with the mental health leads from theLHINs to brief them about the findings and discuss implications. The full report will also beavailable to the LHINs and the Ministry.Sector ConsultationSISC members will convene opportunities through regular OWG meetings, regional networkmeetings and the annual conference to consult with EPI practitioners and program staff anddiscuss the findings of the report. Topics for consideration include:o Using the findings as a tool to identify opportunities for improving or enhancing clinicalpracticeo Identifying ways that program networks can further support individual programs inimplementing the Standardso Identifying priority projects and actions for the OWG to undertake to support Standardsimplementationo Facilitating opportunities to work with LHINs and the Ministry on issues related toStandards implementationo Sharing feedback on Standards implementation and action steps through the OWG.Knowledge TransferAs there is little literature to date on supporting system-wide implementation of EPI Standards inany jurisdiction, the SISC recognizes the importance of sharing the findings of this studyprovincially, nationally and internationally. SISC members are identifying opportunities forknowledge transfer such as journal articles, webinars, and conference presentations. The firstopportunity is a poster presentation at the International Early Psychosis Association conferencein San Francisco in October 2012.