天美传媒

Abstract

Quality Standards are a new form of evidence-based guidance developed by Health Quality Ontario in topics that are identified as high priority areas for quality improvement in Ontario. Quality Standards are intended to support health care professionals in providing the best care possible, and to help patients, caregivers and the public know what kind of care they should expect. It is with time we have realized that a more comprehensive approach is required to improve the care of those with psychosis. Currently, there is an emphasis on developing and testing care pathways in health. These pathways map the journey of a person with psychosis through the care system. The aim of a care pathway is to enhance the quality of care across the continuum by improving risk-adjusted patient outcomes, promoting patient safety, increasing patient satisfaction, and optimizing the use of resources.鈥� Recently the Health Quality Ontario has taken the initiative to come up with care pathways for individuals with Schizophrenia in attempt to standardize care across the province. There are 11 Quality Standards in this pathway which range from providing comprehensive physical health assessment to discharge planning on the continuum.

Biography

Tariq A Munshi is working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Queens University, Kingston, Ontario. At present is the clinical director of the Adult Community Division. Held the position of Clinical Director of the Acute Inpatient Unit between 2013 and 2016. Lead Psychiatrist for the Assertive Community Treatment Team since 2009. Had joined the department as an Assistant Professor in March 2009 and was promoted to Associate Professor in July, 2015. Trained in the University College of London, Camden and Islington Training Scheme Rotation. Did Medicine from Karachi, Pakistan practiced in Medicine and Family Medicine before going to the United Kingdom.

E-mail: tariq2000@yahoo.com