Ontario Palliative Care Network

Established in 2016, the Ontario Palliative Care Network (OPCN) is a partnership of health service providers, community and social support service organizations, health systems planners, as well as patient and family/care partner advisors formed to develop a coordinated and standardized approach for delivering palliative care services in the province.   

Mandate

  • To act as a principal advisor to the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Long-Term Care on quality, coordinated palliative care in Ontario
  • To be accountable for quality improvement initiatives, data and performance measurement, and system-level coordination of palliative across the province 
  • To lead regional and local integration of palliative care services and delivery
  • We engage sector stakeholders – including but not limited to, Francophones, and First Nations, Inuit, Metis and urban Indigenous communities – to inform recommendations and work on palliative care

Approach

We work to ensure palliative care in Ontario is:

High quality
Care is based on the best evidence and focused on the best outcomes.

Sustainable
Public health care for future generations is protected through continuous measurement and improvement of outcomes and value.

Accessible
Every person in Ontario has access to a health care provider when they need it, regardless of their income, location or health status.

Continuous
Care is coordinated between providers so a consistent standard is met throughout the system.

Person-centred
Individuals and families are involved in developing their personal care plans and they have the information they need to help them make informed decisions about care. 

Learn about palliative care opportunities in your area connect with your Ontario Health Region.

Last Updated: August 15, 2024