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Resources and Guidance Materials

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Health Quality Ontario has prepared the following resources for participants in this program.

  • Introductory Guidance: Read this guidance document for an overview of the program, including a timeline for program implementation

  • Frequently Asked Questions: Find the answers to common questions about the Emergency Department Return Visit Quality Program

  • How to Conduct an Audit: Read this companion document to the Audit Template for step-by-step instructions on how to conduct an audit

  • Audit Template: Download this template to record your audit results. You will submit the completed template as part of your annual submission to Health Quality Ontario

  • Narrative Template: Download this template to describe your institution's experience in this program. You will submit the completed template as part of your annual submission to Health Quality Ontario

  • 2016 Report: Read the report on the results from the first year of the Emergency Department Return Visit Quality Program

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