Cardiac Care Network

The Cardiac Care Network of Ontario (CCN) serves as a system support to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Local Health Integration Networks, hospitals, and care providers dedicated to improving quality, efficiency, access and equity in the delivery of the continuum of cardiac services in Ontario. CCN’s priority is to ensure the highest quality of cardiovascular care, based on evidence, standards and guidelines, and actively monitors access, volumes and outcomes of advanced cardiac procedures in Ontario. In addition, CCN works collaboratively with provincial and national organizations to share ideas and resources and co-develop strategies that enhance and support the continuum of cardiovascular care, including prevention, rehabilitation and end-of-life care. Working with key stakeholders, CCN helps to plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate cardiovascular care and is responsible for the Ontario Cardiac Registry. The information collected in the Cardiac Registry includes wait time information as well as specific clinical parameters required to evaluate key components of care and determine risk-adjusted outcomes. Through scientific evidence, expert panels and working groups, CCN uses evidence and consensus driven methods to identify best practice and strategies to effectively deliver cardiovascular services, across the continuum of care.