Patients are assigned to an Ontario Health Team based on how and where they use health care services rather than “where they live”.
Each OHT will develop and deliver care to best meet the needs of their specific population. OHTs are expected to ensure seamless, coordinated care for their patients regardless of where or from whom they receive care. So as OHTs develop, processes to support consistency and coordination between OHT will be a priority.
Currently, the Guelph Wellington OHT has a dedicated web site. Under “Contact” it currently offers askus@guelphwellingtonoht.com as well as feedback forms for both the general public and healthcare partners. Alternatively, idea, stories, questions and feedback can be directed to Emmi Perkins, Director of Transformation of the Guelph Wellington OHT (emmiperkins@guelphwellingtonoht.com).
Another way that partners and residents can contribute to the Guelph Wellington OHT will be through:
– a “Patient & Family Advisory Council” that will be developed to support regular updates to and feedback from users of our system.
– other patient advisory roles to be determined and designed as the OHT develops.
In alignment with our accountability to ensure the health of our population, The Guelph Wellington OHT will work with all providers and agencies to ensure the comprehensive health and social needs of our patients needs are met. The Guelph Wellington OHT has different levels of partnership and will work with different partners in different ways over time as the OHT evolves and matures. More information about our current members and plan to collaborate and work with other can be found here.