The E-QIP Community of Practice (CoP) is a network for mental health and addiction (MHA) professionals in Ontario to connect, share knowledge, and explore quality improvement (QI) best practices. Running from October to June each year, the CoP brings members together through monthly meetings to learn from experts and peers in a collaborative environment.
As a community, CoP members work to enhance care in Ontario’s MHA sector by sharing practical insights, improving service delivery, driving better outcomes, and strengthening data-informed decision-making.
FY 2024-2025 CoP Schedule
October 11, 2024 | 10:00-11:00 AM EST
Speakers:
Naushaba Degani, CMHA Ontario and Karen O’Connor, AMHO
Abel Gebreyesus & Linda Saunders, E-QIP
Description:
Join us for the 2024/25 kickoff session of the Mental Health and Addictions Community of Practice (CoP). This collaborative learning space allows members from across Ontario to share, learn, and network on quality improvement (QI) in the MHA sector. Gain valuable insights, tools, and resources to enhance your QI capacity and leadership.
November 8, 2024 | 10:00-11:00 AM EST
Speakers:
Cenza Caciotti, Kinark Child & Family Services
Seema Dave & Abel Gebreyesus, E-QIP
Description:
Discover the importance and benefits of engaging families in QI initiatives. Learn how to identify family members’ needs and preferences, involve them in co-design and decision-making, and solicit their feedback and satisfaction to improve the quality of care.
December 13, 2024 | 10:00-11:00 AM EST
Speakers:
Parvin Merchant, Houselink & Mainstay
Lori Derry & Lucy Forman, E-QIP
Description:
Explore the significance of engaging clients in QI initiatives, with a focus on the ‘Early Aging’ project. This session will cover how to identify their needs and preferences, involve them in co-design and decision-making, and gather their feedback to enhance service delivery.
January 10, 2025 | 10:00-11:00 AM EST
Speakers:
Melanie McGregor, CMHA Halton and Heather Heaman, CMHA York Region and South Simcoe
Lucy Forman & Seema Dave, E-QIP
Description:
Understand the critical role of Quality Improvement (QI) in meeting and maintaining accreditation standards. Learn the strategic significance of quality and how to present your tools, projects, and feedback to show adherence to standards.
February 14, 2025 | 10:00-11:00 AM EST
Speakers:
Shereen Rampersad and Allan Chong, Services and Housing in the Province (SHIP)
Hasan Rizvi & Laura Daly-Trottier, E-QIP
Description:
Understand the critical role of Quality Improvement (QI) in meeting and maintaining accreditation standards. Learn the strategic significance of quality and how to present your tools, projects, and feedback to show adherence to standards.
March 14, 2025 | 10:00-11:00 AM EST
Speakers:
Maryann Roebuck & Mary Maduabum, CMHA Ottawa
Mohamed Badsha & Frank Sijinardo, Reconnect community Services
Abel Gebreyesus & Lori Derry, E-QIP
Description:
Get an overview of Power BI and its components. Learn about its benefits, implementation steps, and how to create reports and dashboards for data visualization and sharing. The session will focus on the learnings from implementing Power BI and how it contributes to the organizations’ QI effort.
April 11, 2025 | 10:00-11:00 AM EST
Speakers:
Alexandra Clement, CMHA Sudbury Manitoulin
Lucy Forman & Laura Daly-Trottier, E-QIP
Description:
Learn how to set relative improvement targets, generate specific change ideas, and develop a step-by-step plan to test and implement these ideas using the PDSA cycle. The presenters will discuss how a QIP is used as a communication document among leadership, staff, clients and board to advance quality improvement work. Understand the importance of performance measurement and Quality Improvement Plan communication.
May 9, 2025 | 10:00-11:00 AM EST
Speakers:
Ahmed Mauluddin, Jean Costello, Brian Rush and Stephanie Lu, Homewood Research Institute
Seema Dave & Hasan Rizvi, E-QIP
Description:
Discover the definition and purpose of Measurement Based Care (MBC) and its implementation at Homewood research Institute. learn about the benefits of MBC, its collaborative approach, and how it aligns with evidence based practice to optimize treatment outcomes
June 13, 2025 | 10:00-11:00 AM EST
Speakers:
Connie Cheung, LOFT Community Services
Lori Derry & Hasan Rizvi, E-QIP
Description:
This session will focus on how to leverage data to strengthen grant proposals and funding applications. Participants will learn to align data with funders’ priorities and crafting narratives that showcase the impact and potential of QI initiatives.
CoP Member Benefits
- Connect, share, and learn about QI, key priorities, and emerging issues in Ontario’s MHA sector
- Network with like-minded leaders dedicated to delivering high-quality care
- Stay informed about upcoming E-QIP events and resources
Interested in becoming a CoP member? Please complete our registration form below:
For more information, email us at quality@e-qip.ca