Priorities and Actions
Improve navigation and access
- Identify, improve and share tools and supports for successful transitions through the cancer system, from prevention to recovery/survivorship or end-of-life care Work with other provinces to address barriers between jurisdictions
Identify new and existing navigational supports to help Indigenous people throughout the cancer journey Enhance quality and improve experience of services
- Support accountability in health care that will initiate action to address infringement of patient rights when accessing care Work with First Nations and Inuit partners and Indigenous Services Canada to ensure the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program supports access to timely and effective cancer services and care Promote shared decision-making concept between Indigenous people and health care providers
Increase the provision of culturally safe care and anti-racist care
- Help cancer system partners develop relationships with Indigenous partners to promote culturally safe and supportive care that prioritizes the unique needs of Indigenous people, and is free of racism and discrimination in the health care system
Regional Indigenous Cancer Plan Priorities and Actions
- Collaboration with professionals working in the area of Health Equity
- Indigenous Health, LHSC -Indigenous Health team members informing and advocating for culturally responsive care for Indigenous people
- Working with Indigenous partners and health networks to collaborate on Equitable Health System Transformation (i.e., South West Indigneous Health Committee, MLOHT, St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, Elgin OHT, Thames Valley Health Team)
- Continue to work with patients and families to ensure access to the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program
- Collaborate with Patient Experience and Relations with local hospital to advocate on behalf of Indigenous patients to address challenges and barriers to culturally responsive and safe care
- Support development of Self-ID program at LHSC and other hospitals in the region
- Explore an Indigenous Patient and Family Advisory Council/committee within the region
Anticipated Benefits to Indigenous Communities
- Improved patient experience for Indigenous patients and families, leading to better health outcomes for Indigenous peoples
Regional Indigenous Cancer Plan Overview
- South West Regional Indigenous Cancer Plan: 2024 - 2028
- Regional Indigenous Cancer Plan Reference Material
- Provincial Indigenous Partners
- About Indigenous Communities in the South West Region
- About the Indigenous Cancer Care Unit at Ontario Health
- About the South West Regional Cancer Program
- About Indigenous Health in the Hospital(s)
- Eight Strategic Priorities
- Strategic Priority 1: Building Productive Relationships
- Strategic Priority 2: Measurement, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Strategic Priority 3: Prevention and Well-Being
- Strategic Priority 4: Cancer Screening
- Strategic Priority 5: Palliative and End-of-Life Care
- Strategic Priority 6: Survivorship
- Strategic Priority 7: Education
- Strategic Priority 8: Equitable Access
- Data Governance, Engagement and Reporting Process
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