INTERESTED IN GETTING INVOLVED?

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 The HPA-OHT is currently recruiting patient, family and caregiver (PFC) representatives to support the work of the HPA-OHT. 

Want to help spread the word about our PFC recruitment? Download our recruitment poster. 

Our Values

At HPA-OHT, we align our work with the Patient, Family, and Caregiver Declaration of Values for Ontario, a foundational document developed through extensive consultation with Ontarians. These values articulate the expectations patients, families, and caregivers have for the healthcare system and emphasize:

  • Accountability: Open communication, integrity, and a system accountable to the experiences of patients, families, and caregivers.
  • Empathy & Compassion: Care that is individualized, compassionate, and free from stigma or bias.
  • Equity & Engagement: Equal access for all and meaningful inclusion in healthcare policy and program design.
  • Respect & Dignity: Recognition of individual identity and rights, with patients and caregivers seen as valued members of the care team.
  • Transparency: Full involvement in care decisions and access to accurate health records.

The Declaration serves as a compass for healthcare providers and organizations, ensuring a people-centered approach.

[Read the full Patient, Family, and Caregiver Declaration of Values for Ontario (PDF)]

Get Involved: Patient, Family, and Caregiver Voice at HPA-OHT

We believe that patients, families, and caregivers are essential partners in shaping a people-driven health system. There are several focus areas where your voice is included and valued through direct participation in working groups and advisory councils:

Current Groups with PFAC Representation:

  • Accreditation Collaborative

  • Clinical Leadership Council Working Group

  • Communications Advisory Council

  • Congestive Heart Failure Working Group

  • Digital Implementation Working Group

  • e-Referral Working Group

  • Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, Anti-Racism (EIDA-R) Council

  • Health Information System Group

  • Learning Health System (formerly Decision Support)

  • Mental Health & Addictions Working Group

  • Palliative Care Working Group

  • Patient, Family, Caregiver Advisory Council

  • Planning and Priority Setting Committee

  • Reverse Referral Group

  • System Navigation Working Group

Whether you’re passionate about improving access to mental health care, ensuring equity in healthcare delivery, enhancing digital systems, or shaping policy through lived experience, there’s a place for your voice at the table.

What to Expect When You Get Involved

Your involvement can make a meaningful impact—and it’s designed to be flexible and respectful of your time and availability. Here’s what participation might include:

  • Up to 30 hours per year – your time commitment is valued and used meaningfully.

  • Participation in meetings, either in-person or virtual, typically held during regular business hours.

  • Reviewing, co-writing, and offering feedback on documents and resources that support system improvement.

  • Digital engagement—connect by phone, email, or online tools. Much of this work can be done at your convenience, anytime during the day.

  • Occasional in-person events or gatherings to build relationships and share insights.

  • Opportunities to share experiences and stories, offering a voice for those navigating the healthcare system—especially individuals or families experiencing vulnerability.

We recognize and appreciate the unique perspectives you bring, and we’re committed to making your involvement meaningful, inclusive, and flexible to suit your life.

 

For more information please email oht@hpaoht.ca