To co-create, with the community, a primary care-led system of care connecting health and social services around patients, families, and caregivers.
Values & Guiding Principles
Our members are committed to shared values and guiding principles, respecting and trusting each other as we build the Burlington Ontario Health Team.
Our Values
- Respect and Dignity
- Empathy and Compassion
- Accountability
- Transparency
- Equity and Engagement
Our Guiding Principles
- Co-design with patients, families, and caregivers to understand and support diverse needs
- Use proactive versus reactive care models
- Deliver health care in the home and community whenever possible
- Recognize and support the 24/7 health care needs of individuals
- Establish more equitable access and services across the system, including in the primary care sector
- Ensure that expectations for patient, provider and system accountability are clear