Richard Lewanczuk
Biographic Data
| ID | 6775514 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Richard Lewanczuk |
| GIVEN NAMES | Richard |
| FAMILY NAME | Lewanczuk |
| SIGNATURE | LEWANCZUK R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Alberta Health Services |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 18 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 18 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The Hidden Workforce
Family caregivers are unsung heroes of Alberta's healthcare system, providing essential care to individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities, and age-related challenges. An estimated 26% of Albertans provide unpaid caregiving, contributing millions of hours annually—work valued at $11 billion, about one-third of Alberta’s health spending. Family caregivers increasingly take on complex medical tasks traditionally performed by healthcare profes…
People and Communities as Assets and Advocates for Health and Wellbeing
Background: Planning of healthcare systems has traditionally been top-down, focused more on illness care rather than health and wellbeing, and retentive of control. Locally, nationally and globally this approach no longer meets the needs of individuals and populations. Comments of healthcare systems being in crisis or no longer sustainable are ubiquitous. Rather than perpetuate “doing more of the same, and hoping for different results”, at the br…
The imperative of working with municipalities to create an integrated health and wellness system
Introduction: It is estimated that 80% of modifiable health relates to social determinants and the built environment. It is also estimated that in Canada, 90% of municipal spending directly or indirectly impacts such determinants (Association of Municipalities of Ontario, 2022). Accordingly, it could be said that municipalities determine 70% of our health. In system-level integrated care, we typically have interactions with a variety of actors, b…
Creating Third Sector Collaborations
Background: Focusing on factors affecting the physical, mental and social well-being of Albertans (including vulnerable populations), the Health and Wellness Volunteer Sector Associates Forum was established in 209 to exchange information and ideas that advance the health and wellness of all Albertans, with a focus on health equity. Approach: The Forum brings people, ideas, and information together to build collaborative approaches to services, s…
Healthier Together
Background and rationale: Over 60% of health is shaped by the places where we spend our time, by our relationships, and the circumstances in which we live, work, learn, play, and age. Creating healthy environments with communities, workplaces, schools, and health care settings is one of the best ways to keep people healthy and well where we live, learn, work, play, and heal. For more than a decade, Alberta Health Services (AHS), in Alberta, Canad…
Unleashing Synergies and Alliances – Making Sense of the Alphabet Soup
Introduction: Learn how our Health System Integration team is exploring how to collaborate with and animate various, diverse teams who are eager to build capacity and strengthen Integrated Care. Target: Our HSI mission is to “help Albertans be as healthy, well and independent as they can be in their homes and communities” at a macro and meso system level. An essential element of IC is robust health and social care networks. As such, HSI enables p…
Healthier Together
Background: Over 60% of health is shaped by the places where we spend our time, our relationships, and the circumstances in which we live, work, learn, play, and age. Creating healthy environments with communities, workplaces, schools, and health care settings is one of the best ways to keep people healthy and well. For more than a decade, Alberta Health Services (AHS), in Alberta, Canada has implemented Healthier Together projects with partners …
What is the Role of the Third Sector in Integrated Care - Provider, Partner or Both
To date, much of the integrated care literature and discourse regarding the Third Sector (e.g. community based nongovernmental, charitable, or voluntary agencies) have positioned the sector as service providers and/or system partners. We would argue that while these organizations are undoubtedly equipped to effectively respond to community’s needs, the sector and these agencies are often been characterized as lesser partners and viewed as 'nice t…
Creating a system wide third sector - health system partnership
Introduction: The volunteer (third) sector provides double the care in the community than does the healthcare system. However, within the geographic jurisdictions that a health system operates, there may be thousands of third sector organizations. In order to best meet individual and population medical and social needs, care provided by the third sector needs to be integrated with health system care. This can be challenging given the complexity o…
Achieving person-centered care through integrated care
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Healthcare Integration – Do We Think Broadly Enough
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 2.913 (2021 JCR, received in June 2022)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Implementing Large-Scale, Whole-System Integration – Learnings in Alberta
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Managing Chronic Disease Through Social Integration
Introduction Chronic diseases have been cited as being responsible for 80% of healthcare costs and morbidity. Accordingly, effectively controlling chronic disease has been emphasized by many national and international bodies. Despite this, control rates for chronic disease have remained relatively unchanged. Our work has led us to conclude that the so-called care gaps are not due to medical issues, but relate to social factors. The challenge has …
Implementing Integrated Care Across An Entire Health System
Introduction – Alberta Health Services is in the process of transforming healthcare delivery across an entire population to align with principles of person-centered, integrated care. This transformation involves not only the traditional health system, but also a comprehensive group of government and community stakeholders. The issue that arises from such work is how to manage change with such a massive scope. Context – This culture change is in t…
Associations between primary care continuity and acute care utilization among adult inpatients
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)
Facilitating continuity of care at a health system level to support integration
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)
The critical importance of going beyond administrative data for health systems planning and integration
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)
Using Front Line Networks to Develop and Implement Data Driven Policy
Introduction: Using data to drive policy development is desirable but typically leads to a top-down approach which may have limited implementation success at the clinical level. The province of Alberta, Canada, with a universal public health system, has robust, linked data sources which can inform healthcare policy.Objective: We sought to develop a mechanism whereby data could be more effectively used to create healthcare policy that would be acc…
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Using Front Line Networks to Develop and Implement Data Driven Policy
Introduction: Using data to drive policy development is desirable but typically leads to a top-down approach which may have limited implementation success at the clinical level. The province of Alberta, Canada, with a universal public health system, has robust, linked data sources which can inform healthcare policy.Objective: We sought to develop a mechanism whereby data could be more effectively used to create healthcare policy that would be acc…
The critical importance of going beyond administrative data for health systems planning and integration
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)
Associations between primary care continuity and acute care utilization among adult inpatients
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)
Facilitating continuity of care at a health system level to support integration
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)
Managing Chronic Disease Through Social Integration
Introduction Chronic diseases have been cited as being responsible for 80% of healthcare costs and morbidity. Accordingly, effectively controlling chronic disease has been emphasized by many national and international bodies. Despite this, control rates for chronic disease have remained relatively unchanged. Our work has led us to conclude that the so-called care gaps are not due to medical issues, but relate to social factors. The challenge has …
Implementing Integrated Care Across An Entire Health System
Introduction – Alberta Health Services is in the process of transforming healthcare delivery across an entire population to align with principles of person-centered, integrated care. This transformation involves not only the traditional health system, but also a comprehensive group of government and community stakeholders. The issue that arises from such work is how to manage change with such a massive scope. Context – This culture change is in t…
Achieving person-centered care through integrated care
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Healthcare Integration – Do We Think Broadly Enough
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 2.913 (2021 JCR, received in June 2022)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Implementing Large-Scale, Whole-System Integration – Learnings in Alberta
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 5.120 (2020 JCR, received in June 2021)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
What is the Role of the Third Sector in Integrated Care - Provider, Partner or Both
To date, much of the integrated care literature and discourse regarding the Third Sector (e.g. community based nongovernmental, charitable, or voluntary agencies) have positioned the sector as service providers and/or system partners. We would argue that while these organizations are undoubtedly equipped to effectively respond to community’s needs, the sector and these agencies are often been characterized as lesser partners and viewed as 'nice t…
Creating a system wide third sector - health system partnership
Introduction: The volunteer (third) sector provides double the care in the community than does the healthcare system. However, within the geographic jurisdictions that a health system operates, there may be thousands of third sector organizations. In order to best meet individual and population medical and social needs, care provided by the third sector needs to be integrated with health system care. This can be challenging given the complexity o…
The imperative of working with municipalities to create an integrated health and wellness system
Introduction: It is estimated that 80% of modifiable health relates to social determinants and the built environment. It is also estimated that in Canada, 90% of municipal spending directly or indirectly impacts such determinants (Association of Municipalities of Ontario, 2022). Accordingly, it could be said that municipalities determine 70% of our health. In system-level integrated care, we typically have interactions with a variety of actors, b…
Creating Third Sector Collaborations
Background: Focusing on factors affecting the physical, mental and social well-being of Albertans (including vulnerable populations), the Health and Wellness Volunteer Sector Associates Forum was established in 209 to exchange information and ideas that advance the health and wellness of all Albertans, with a focus on health equity. Approach: The Forum brings people, ideas, and information together to build collaborative approaches to services, s…
Healthier Together
Background and rationale: Over 60% of health is shaped by the places where we spend our time, by our relationships, and the circumstances in which we live, work, learn, play, and age. Creating healthy environments with communities, workplaces, schools, and health care settings is one of the best ways to keep people healthy and well where we live, learn, work, play, and heal. For more than a decade, Alberta Health Services (AHS), in Alberta, Canad…
Unleashing Synergies and Alliances – Making Sense of the Alphabet Soup
Introduction: Learn how our Health System Integration team is exploring how to collaborate with and animate various, diverse teams who are eager to build capacity and strengthen Integrated Care. Target: Our HSI mission is to “help Albertans be as healthy, well and independent as they can be in their homes and communities” at a macro and meso system level. An essential element of IC is robust health and social care networks. As such, HSI enables p…
Healthier Together
Background: Over 60% of health is shaped by the places where we spend our time, our relationships, and the circumstances in which we live, work, learn, play, and age. Creating healthy environments with communities, workplaces, schools, and health care settings is one of the best ways to keep people healthy and well. For more than a decade, Alberta Health Services (AHS), in Alberta, Canada has implemented Healthier Together projects with partners …
The Hidden Workforce
Family caregivers are unsung heroes of Alberta's healthcare system, providing essential care to individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities, and age-related challenges. An estimated 26% of Albertans provide unpaid caregiving, contributing millions of hours annually—work valued at $11 billion, about one-third of Alberta’s health spending. Family caregivers increasingly take on complex medical tasks traditionally performed by healthcare profes…
People and Communities as Assets and Advocates for Health and Wellbeing
Background: Planning of healthcare systems has traditionally been top-down, focused more on illness care rather than health and wellbeing, and retentive of control. Locally, nationally and globally this approach no longer meets the needs of individuals and populations. Comments of healthcare systems being in crisis or no longer sustainable are ubiquitous. Rather than perpetuate “doing more of the same, and hoping for different results”, at the br…
Business (10 works) · Computer Science (10 works) · Health care (10 works) · Political science (10 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Public relations (8 works) · Integrated care (7 works) · Interprofessional Education and Collaboration (7 works) · Primary Care and Health Outcomes (7 works) · Nursing (6 works)