Program Evaluation
The Emergency Department Coverage Demonstration Project (EDCDP) was established in October 2006 to support high-need hospitals by serving as an interim measure of last resort to avert ED closures during the implementation of other provincial ED Action Plan initiatives. To determine the future direction of EDCDP, HealthForceOntario Marketing and Recruitment Agency (HFO MRA) engaged a consulting firm to conduct an evaluation to assess:
- whether EDCDP objectives have been met;
- what impact EDCDP has had; and
- what unintended consequences have arisen, all relative to contributing to an effective and sustainable ED system for Ontario.
The evaluation project was launched in May 2009 and completed in the Fall of 2009. HFO MRA continues to work with key partners to discuss the report, develop and implement an action plan and continue EDCDP operations.
In the meantime, HFO MRA thanks all those who participated in the evaluation, and welcomes your ongoing input. Questions or comments may be directed to Roz Smith at r.smith@healthforceontario.ca.
Contact Information
For advice with physician shift coverage for your ED, or for additional information or questions about the Emergency Department Coverage Demonstration Project, please contact the EDCDP Team at emerg@healthforceontario.ca.