Denyse Henry
Canadian Association of Ambulatory Care
Title: It’s time to execute a sustainable ambulatory strategy to better coordinate care for patients
Biography
Biography: Denyse Henry
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Ambulatory care is comprised of a significant portion of the health care delivered in Canada. In response to the increased emphasis on patient flow and access to healthcare in Ontario, the Canadian Association of Ambulatory Care recommends that hospitals and policy makers refocus their efforts on ambulatory care services for patients. Effectively managing ambulatory services is vital and can no longer be considered as a separate priority from the core services being delivered in hospitals.
This keynote address will discuss why hospitals need to implement a sustainable ambulatory strategy plan to better organize and coordinate care for their patients. This will include a discussion regarding evidence that suggest that implementing a coordinated service delivery model for patients will improve patient clinical outcomes and satisfaction. In addition, this approach for ambulatory care empowers the patients as partners in care, and supports their journey to health and wellness.