Governance education webinars for primary care leaders

AFHTO is offering free educational webinars for our members over the next few weeks to: 1)      Help primary care leaders meet the requirements in the ministry’s Accountability Reform Initiative and the Governance and Compliance Attestation; 2)      Share best practice and strategies to improve governance; 3)      Identify and address common issues in FHT/NPLC governance.   There are 3 separate 90 min webinars, each webinar will be offered twice and posted on the AFHTO members only website. Please register in advance – space is limited.  See below for webinar details and to register. REMINDER: Registration is also open for the Effective Governance for Quality Workshops.   

Session 1:  Getting Started

  • Wednesday, February 18 from 12:15 – 1:45pm OR
  • Friday, February 20 from 8:00 – 9:30 am

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Learning Objectives Topics to be Covered
What the Ministry expects from FHTs and NPLCs and whyUnderstanding the basics of good governance
  • The Ministry’s Accountability Reform Initiative (ARI) – what is it and why is it important?
  • What is “governance and compliance attestation”?
  • Effective Board structures (e.g. Committees)
  • Effective meetings and process (Board meetings; Annual meetings)
  • Bylaws
  • Roles and responsibilities, job descriptions
  • Managing important relationships
    • MOHLTC, FHT, FHO
    • Board Chair & Executive Director
Session 2:  The Board’s Responsibilities

  • Monday, February 23 from 12:15 – 1:45pm OR
  • Friday, February 27 from 8:00 – 9:30am

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Learning Objectives Topics to be Covered
Understanding the Board’s role and responsibilities
  • Directors’ obligations (individual & collective)
  • Fiduciary responsibility
  • Governance policies
  • Creating an effective Board
    • Recruitment
    • Orientation & training
    • Board Chair
    • Conflict of interest
    • Code of conduct
    • Oversight and monitoring
      • Finance
      • Human Resources
      • Quality
Session 3:  Looking Forward – using good governance to enhance organizational performance
  • Monday, March 2 from 12:15 – 1:45pm OR
  • Wednesday, March 4 from 8:00 – 9:30am

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Learning Objectives Topics to be Covered
Understanding some of the more advanced elements of good governance and how they impact organizational performance
  • Strategic planning
    • Strategic plans, operational plans, and KPIs
    • Partnerships and community linkages
    • Board evaluation
    • Public complaints and resolution policy
    • Governing for safety and quality
    • Generative governance
The webinars will be provided in partnership with peer leaders from FHT teams and  the Osborne Group, and will leverage the tools and resources to strengthen governance structures and processes found within the ‘Fundamentals of Governance Program’ that was developed in 2014.
REMINDER In-Person Training: Effective Governance for Quality Workshops
Program registration is free of charge and open to board members, executive directors and lead clinicians of all AFHTO member organizations. It is recommended that each organization send more than one board member to the program to fully benefit from the training. Click here for more information about the workshops.

Register for one of the sessions below before Friday, March 13, 2015):

The Governance for Quality in Primary Care workshops are now accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 5 Mainpro-M1 credits. If you have any questions, please contact Bryn Hamilton, Provincial Lead – Governance & Leadership (bryn.hamilton@afhto.ca)

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