This webinar is presented by Ontario Health.
Ontario Health released an updated Hypertension quality standard in February 2024. This webinar will introduce the new standard and highlight important opportunities to improve care for people with hypertension in Ontario. Hypertension is the most common modifiable risk factor for death or disability, and two-thirds of people in Ontario aged 65 years and older had a diagnosis of hypertension in 2021. Ontario data show that to improve patient outcomes, better care is needed for people with hypertension. The quality standard describes seven key opportunities to improve care.
This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to six Mainpro+® credits.
For questions, please contact: qualitystandards@ontariohealth.ca
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Better understand what Ontario Health Quality Standards are, how and why they are developed, and where to access them.
- Recognize the seven key areas for improvement for hypertension care in Ontario.
- Access essential tools and resources to empower clinicians, patients and care partners to better manage hypertension.
- Identify opportunities to implement the Hypertension quality standard to improve care for people with a hypertension diagnosis or at risk of developing hypertension.
Speakers
- Adam Steacie, Family Physician, Upper Canada Family Health Team
- Lisa Dolovich, Professor and Interim Dean, Ontario College of Pharmacists Professorship in Pharmacy Practice; University of Toronto
- Ravi Venkatesh, Lived Experience Advisor