What makes us different?

Professional management and structure
Comprehensive methodology to problem solving
Project Methodology
Strong Relationships

Professional management and structure
The Centre provides appropriate structure and personnel to engage external clients and meet their expectations. The Centre offers expertise in areas such as: business development (client relationships, proposals, costing, etc.), project management (work plans, budgets, tasks, teambuilding, etc.), and account management (communication, trouble shooting, etc.). Building on these competencies, the Centre will distinguish itself with high performance and establish a strong reputation for doing excellent work on time and on budget.

Comprehensive methodology to problem solving
To be an effective change agent in primary care, the Centre employs a unique approach to problem solving. The Centre seeks to build links between research, solution design, dissemination, and evaluation. Included in this approach is the recognition that all primary care stakeholders, including primary care clinicians, patients and other caregivers should be considered in closing the "clinical care gap". All relevant stakeholders are involved in each project, working in inter-professional teams to develop and test effective, practical solutions.

Project Methodology

PROBLEM DEFINITION

Identify: Key clinical questions
Identify: Barriers to practice
Identify: What works elsewhere

KNOWLEDGE ACQUISITION

Literature review
Environmental scan
Needs assessment
Public agencies; Government bodies; Advocacy groups; International sources

SOLUTION DESIGN & PRODUCTION

Focus groups
Graphic design; Editing; Formatting
Output: Clinical toolkits & information; Patient-focused materials

DISSEMINATION

Via: Colleges & professional groups; Government; Universities; Private sector partners; Subscribers
Types: Paper, web, PDA, Multimedia

EVALUATION & RESEARCH

Surveys; Focus groups; Audits
Outcome measurement
Report writing

Strong Relationships
The Centre brings to each project a wide variety of relationships including:

University of Toronto - Department of Family and Community Medicine
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
Health Canada
Colleges and regulatory bodies
Foundations and societies
National and international academic centres

These relationships allow the Centre to build unique partnerships, engage stakeholders and disseminate information in a timely manner.

Learn more about the Centre's staff and Board of Directors