System Collaboration
Health care is more complex than ever , and to deliver high-quality outcomes and experiences to Ontario patients requires cooperation among the many stakeholders operating within the health system . That is why we have made system collaboration a key pillar of our strategic direction . Of course , 2020 made this spirit of collaboration even more imperative .
Partnering across the Health Sector – and Beyond
To fulfill our mandate to ensure the public trust in Ontario ’ s health-care system , we know we need to actively engage with other health regulatory colleges and system stakeholders . These include the Health Profession Regulators of Ontario ( HPRO ), the Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada ( FMRAC ), the Ontario Hospital Association , the Patient Ombudsman , the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada , the College of Family Physicians of Canada , the Ontario Medical Association and many more . It also means maintaining close relationships with various levels of governments – provincial and federal , elected officials , members of the opposition , and the bureaucracy . In 2020 , CPSO worked closely with the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders in support of efforts to ensure there were available physician health human resources to respond to COVID-19 and enough PPE for health-care providers to wear .
Stronger Together
Amidst the pandemic , there were some incidents in 2020 that brought to light the systemic barriers that prevent people from fully participating in all parts of society . The stigma and stereotypes Black Ontarians and communities face have impacted public policies , decision-making , services and health outcomes .
Recognizing that CPSO can play a role in addressing these barriers , CSPO established a relationship with the Black Physicians ’ Association of Ontario to explore potential opportunities to collaborate and raise a greater awareness of these issues among physicians .
One way that CPSO can begin addressing the systemic racism is to ensure that Council , CPSO ’ s governing body , has diverse members . A diverse Council with a broad range of views and ideas supports effective governance and enhances CPSO ’ s ability to adapt and respond to the dynamic and changing expectations of the public . To this end , CPSO will continue building relationships with other organizations that represent equity-seeking or under-represented groups to raise awareness about Council ’ s work and encourage physicians with diverse backgrounds to put their name forward for Council elections .
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