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Call for Ontario Health Teams
The government sent out the guidance document and additional materials for Ontario Health Teams on April 3.
While it’s not mandatory that FHTs or NPLCs be part of OHTs, we encourage teams be working with local providers and, most importantly, with one another to discuss collaboration. The long-term goal is for all Ontarians to receive their care through an OHT.
The deadline for the first readiness assessment is May 15, but the Ministry will continue to accept, assess and evaluate groups interested in becoming an Ontario Health Team on an ongoing basis. Read more on our site.
AFHTO submission on Bill 74: The People’s Health Care Act
AFHTO’s President and Chair Beth Cowper-Fung, Treasurer Dr. Allan Grill and CEO Kavita Mehta had the opportunity to present our submission on The People’s Health Care Act to the Standing Committee on Social Policy at the Ontario Legislature on April 2, which was well received. Read the highlights and full submission here.
Financial webinar series starting Apr. 17
AFHTO is pleased to be presenting a financial webinar series for health care non-profits, members and non-members alike. We’ll be tackling topics from fraud to cyber-security. Register for 1 session or all 6!
Board members are also encouraged to attend this webinar as they have been charged with fiduciary and duty of care responsibilities.
The series starts on April 17 on “Understanding Financial Statements”, with Lindsay Royston, CPA, CA, Grant Thornton LLP. To register and for more information click here.
Primary Care Virtual Community meeting Apr 25
Mark your calendars for the inaugural primary care virtual community meeting on April 25th.
The virtual community will bring together those in primary care that are interested in leading in their context and supporting meaningful system change within the Ontario healthcare system. With the changes coming through the development of Ontario Health Teams, positioning supporting primary care clinicians to lead in their settings will be important in order to truly integrate patient-centred care to improve the patient experience and outcomes, and to improve the experience of those delivering care too.
Join the first virtual conversation with special guest, Dr. Robert Varnam, GP and Head of General Practice Development at NHS England, as he shares learning from the journey that the UK underwent in health system transformation where primary care was at the centre of reforms, and how we might use that learning in Ontario. AFHTO is pleased to be supporting this primary care virtual network with our OCFP and Change Foundation partners.
OHIP+ update
The Ministry is hosting weekly webinars to provide an overview of the redesigned OHIP+ and to answer questions regarding changes to Ontario Drug Benefit program coverage for children and youth aged 24 years and under. The next webinar is on Wed. Apr. 10, 2019 from 12:15-1:00 pm.
Hospice Palliative Care Ontario seeking regional champions
Hospice Palliative Care Ontario is currently seeking additional Regional Champions to fill vacancies in the Health Care Consent Advance Care Planning Community of Practice across multiple LHIN regions. Details available here. Deadline May 6, 4:00 p.m.
Going beyond imitation: how do your benefit programs & compensation compare?
As the landscape surrounding employee engagement, retention and attraction evolves, it’s important to know where your employee’s total rewards programs stack up.
CHOGIP is pleased to offer AFHTO members complimentary access to Gallagher’s 2019 National Benefits Strategy Benchmark and Compensation Survey. To participate, register through the link for your personalized login details. Deadline Friday April 19, 2019.
For those who participated in 2018, you can request your data be prepopulated in the 2019 survey to reduce your work-load!
If you have any questions, contact Susan Healey, Senior Consultant, Gallagher, at susan_healey@ajg.com or (519) 340-1121.
Big White Wall and BounceBack: Free Psychotherapy Services for Adults And Youth With Mild To Moderate Depression And Anxiety, Apr. 4 & 11, 2019
Attend this accredited webinar to learn more about these free mental health services. Register here.
A Successful Nurse-Led Program in Primary Care for Patients with Chronic Pain, Apr. 18, 2019
Learn about the feasible, evidence-based and cost-effective program based on self-management support for chronic non-cancer pain. Find out more here.
CommunityConnect 2019 conference, Oct. 23-24, 2019
Hosted by the Ontario Community Support Association, the call for abstracts is open until April 18, 2019. Learn more here.
LeaderShift Conference, July 11, 2019
Join other leaders in the community and primary care for this leadership conference delivered by LEADS Canada. Registration and call for projects are now open. Find out more here.
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