OPEN is one of seven learning networks across Ontario who have joined forces to form POPLAR (the Primary Care Ontario Practice Based Learning And Research Network). POPLAR has received the OCFP and OMA endorsement, and is working with the CPSO to ensure our practices have the support they need to succeed.

2,000 family physicians across Canada (and counting!) have joined their regional primary care based learning and research network, and profit from customized support and expertise to achieve their practice goals. Joining is easy and the benefits for members continue to expand.

Join OPEN to:

• Access coaching and tools to achieve practice goals

• Collaborate with like-minded colleagues to advance primary care

Create an account on the OPEN website to access a variety of QI tools, details on upcoming workshops/webinars, and recordings of previous training events!

OPEN EMR Data Initiative

OPEN members that are part of the EMR Data Initiative benefit from:

• Receiving residents QI and FMRSP support

• Easily meeting MOH and CPSO QI benchmarks

• Improving patient care

OPEN leverages EMR data to help the practice:

• Understand their patient profile

• Track selected indicators over time

• Create disease registries

• Identify patients requiring action for their priority initiatives

• Evaluate impact of practice changes

• Prepare a Quality Improvement Plan

OPEN continues to innovate in QI!

OPEN offers access to innovative approaches being studied across Canada, such as strategies to reduce polypharmacy. View the Innovations page on OPEN's website to learn more!

CPSO QI Program

The QI program is an initiative for Ontario physicians to engage in self-reflection, self-improvement on quality, and to create a practice improvement plan for their identified priorities.

What is Ottawa Practice Enhancement Network? OPEN is a University of Ottawa- Dept. of Family Medicine, led practice-based learning network to help its members achieve their quality goal.

What can you expect in this information session? In this session, Dr. Simone Dahrouge – Director of OPEN will outline the steps needed to successfully secure your CPSO QI certifications. In this presentation we will discuss the module summary and practice exercises for: Data Drive Quality Improvement, Self-Guided Chat Review and Practice Profile Activity. Discuss the requirements to complete the Practice Improvement Plan.

Please access our January 27th, 2023, OPEN Information Session: Overview CPSO QI Program video

Contact Information

For more information, make sure to visit the OPEN website or email [email protected].