News 2019

The Network has developed evidence-based pricing for hospital-based outpatient stroke rehab to support the rollout of stroke bundled care. The proposed pricing was submitted to the Ministry of Health in October. The Network has also met with the Ministry to provide further information and answer questions as it considers the pricing. The pricing model is […]

Two new Network tools will streamline communication between bundle holders and provider organizations. The tools address operational concerns raised by Network members participating in bundled care. Inter-organizational contact list: Members reported that communication on patient issues and bundled care invoicing has been difficult due to a lack of clarity on who to contact and their […]

The Network has released its new strategic plan for 2019-23. In this time of system change, the strategy recognizes rehabilitation as a fundamental health system solution — a necessary component in provincial health reform. The strategy builds on the Network’s strong track record and identifies three priority areas: Excellence and Efficiency: Support members to adopt leading […]

The Network’s analysis of hip fracture data may result in province-wide changes to how some fractures are coded. For the past nine years, the Network has conducted a quarterly analysis of hip fracture data for acute care and rehabilitation hospitals in Toronto Central LHIN, and more recently, two hospitals in Central LHIN. The reports allow […]

As care delivery shifts to Ontario Health Teams (OHTs), the Network is helping them include rehabilitative care in their services. Rehabilitative Care: An Essential Component of Connected Care is a brief guide for OHT applicants developed by the Network and Rehabilitative Care Alliance. It provides an overview of how rehabilitative care services across the care continuum […]

Best Practices Day 2020 takes place May 1, 2020. This year will be the 20th anniversary of this popular event and we’re celebrating! Join keynote speakers and colleagues from across the province as we mark 20 years of sharing ideas, innovations and best practices in rehabilitative care. Visit our Best Practices webpage for more information. […]

The GTA Rehab Network has released its new strategic plan for 2019-23. In this time of system change, the strategy recognizes rehabilitation as a fundamental health system solution — a necessary component in provincial health reform. The strategy builds on the Network’s strong track record and identifies three priority areas: Excellence and Efficiency: Support members to […]

The GTA Rehab Network and Rehabilitative Care Alliance (RCA) have developed a brief guide to support providers developing Ontario Health Team (OHT) applications. Rehabilitative care is an essential element of Ontario’s new vision for connected care. Evidence shows that rehabilitative care improves health outcomes for patients, shortens hospital stays and helps older adults to maintain […]

The Network has released its new Inter-Organizational Transfer of Accountability (TOA) Guideline to support effective transitions and improve patient safety and continuity of care. The new guideline focuses on six principles: Ensure health service providers understand and have knowledge of legislation and policies that guide effective transitions Communicate patient and caregiver preferences and goals to […]

Data from hospitals in the MOHLTC hip and knee bundled care pilot indicate more than two-thirds of patients require multiple rehab services following total joint replacement. The findings suggest the current funding model does not reflect the costs of providing care to complex patients. Working with its members, the Network tracked patients in the bundled […]