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Reminder- ED Mentorship Program
We are looking for EDs from different regions and working/funding models to join our ED Mentorship Program as mentors!
Mentoring is about supporting people to develop their leadership skills. It’s a relationship based on trust that is designed to help a mentee take on increasing initiative, build confidence, and excel as leaders. New EDs can learn from others who have experience and who are willing to help them in developing their skills and expanding their knowledge.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please complete this survey and we will be in touch. More information is here.
Ontario Trillium Foundation redirecting $83 million in grants
The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) will be redirecting $83 million from its Capital and Grow granting streams to support Ontario nonprofits through the Resilient Communities Fund. This is to support rebuilding the capacity of eligible non-profit organizations that have been impacted by COVID-19. Relevant details include:
- Two intake deadlines: September 2 and December 2, 2020
- Grants are for one year, starting from $5,000 to $150,000
AFHTO members and partners may be eligible to apply. Find out if you’re eligible here.
IHP session leads needed for AFHTO 2020 conference
Planning is on track for the AFHTO 2020 Conference and this includes the sessions for interprofessional healthcare providers! There will be a virtual group session on Wednesday, October 7, from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m., and it will be followed by the IHP break-out sessions from 1:30 to 2:30.
We’re looking for volunteers to lead the popular break-out sessions by coordinating topics, presenters, and a moderator. Leads are needed for the following professions: dietitians, health promoters, nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, psychologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers, administrative staff, physician assistants, and chiropodists.
These one-hour sessions between peers need a lead to happen. If you’re interested, please contact Beth MacKinnon by Tuesday, August 18, 2020. The lead will receive a $20 discount on their conference fee.
Primary care patient/client virtual care experience survey
The rapid adoption of virtual care during the pandemic not only addresses the current needs but it will most likely shape the future of primary care delivery, beyond the pandemic. As a result, we formed a working group with a number of patients, primary care, health system and health research organizations to create the Primary Care Patient/Client Virtual Care Experience Survey.
This is to help fill informational gaps to inform future planning and further support the implementation of virtual care in primary care. Different tools, guides and templates are available to help. This is a public survey which non-members can use as well, so feel free to share with your peers. Visit our site to find out more.
New Chief Executive Officer for Indigenous Primary Health Care Council
Congratulations to Caroline Lidstone-Jones who has been appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the Indigenous Primary Health Care Council (IPHCC) effective September 1, 2020. Learn more here.
Reminder: COVID-19 ED interviews end soon
AFHTO, in partnership with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University, wants to understand the initiatives your team has taken on to continue to provide comprehensive primary care during this pandemic. Visit our site to fill out the Doodle poll to schedule your participation.
Updated COVID case definition, symptoms, guidance and more
Several documents have been updated and shared to the Ministry’s website as of Aug. 6 including:
- COVID-19 Case Definition with new information on cases confirmed through serology testing
- COVID-19 Reference Document for Symptoms with an updated section on MIS-C in children
- COVID-19 Provincial Testing Guidance with new information on serology testing, and updated guidance on asymptomatic individuals and targeted asymptomatic testing campaigns
We continue to update several pages on our site with resources and news:
- Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates– the original page, with news and Ministry situation reports (please note that the Ministry Situation Reports on COVID-19 are posted daily so review them to better understand the provincial response)
- COVID-19 assessment centres in Ontario
- COVID-19 information for Patients, Caregivers and the Public
- Infection control resources and tools for primary care
- H+K Memos and Insight Notes on Government Press Releases
- Management and operations, human resources and COVID-19
- Mental health and wellness during COVID-19
- Providing Comprehensive Care During COVID-19
- Resources for Re-opening – NEW
- Virtual Care, Digital Health and COVID-19
Hospice Palliative Care Ontario tools mailed to teams
Advance Care Planning, Goals of Care and health care decision making conversations are becoming more prevalent and more important than ever, with the aging population and COVID-19. Tools to help you and your patients have been mailed to your team either in March or July. You can use them in your waiting room and directly with your patients. Everything you, your patients and families need can also be found at SpeakUpOntario.ca
HPCO would like your feedback on whether you are getting more requests from patients to talk about health care decision making, if you found these resources useful, or if you’re looking to receive more resources. Please feel free to reach out to them at nav.dhillon@hpco.ca.
Invitation for primary care sites to collaborate on a research study on chronic low back pain
A PhD student at Queen’s University is looking for primary care sites to collaborate on his research on team-based primary care for the management of chronic low back pain. He is looking for them to participate in a virtual focus group (via Zoom) to understand their experiences. There is also the opportunity to assist with patient recruitment to participate in telephone interviews to understand their experiences with access. If you would like to learn more, please email Kyle at kyle.vader@queensu.ca and he can provide you with more information about how to get involved in this research.
211 Ontario – connecting patients to community programs and services, August 20
This webinar shows how 211 can assist primary care teams. It will provide some baseline information about 211’s Accredited enquiry service and Standards driven resource database of benefit to patients when trying to access services in the community – particularly services during COVID-19, such as mental health services, food and other basic needs. Register here.
Governing through COVID-19 and Beyond, August 25, 2020
Webinar on governance at this time of uncertainty and change. Topics include resumption of services; what governors should know about Ontario Health Teams; and where we can go from here to continue to strengthen organizational governance practices and prioritize board efforts. Register today!
The Lung Health Foundation Events
Medicinal Cannabis – Treating Symptoms of Lung Cancer, August 17, 2020
Learn more about the endocannabinoid system and apply to your practice. Find out more here.
Medicinal Cannabis in Chronic Pain, August 24, 2020
Enhance your knowledge by better understanding how to access medical cannabis. Learn more here.
Child and Youth Mental Health Webinar Series for Primary Care Providers – Supporting Families With Screentime During COVID, August 19 & 26, 2020
The CHEO is holding a 2-part webinar series that will cover on-demand topics around the use of technology by youth. Find out more here.
ECHO Ontario Mental Health – Fall Programs, September 2020 – June 2021
Join Project ECHO for any of their 6 mental health programs being offered this fall. Topics include addictions, DBT, Trans healthcare, OCD and IDD. View the offerings here.
Electronic Asthma Management System (eAMS) – tool demonstration, Sep. 15
The Electronic Asthma Management System (eAMS) is an evidence-based clinical decision support system developed to improve your ability to deliver best care for patients with asthma.
The system can be used by any provider and is fully integrated with OSCAR EMR and Telus PS EMR. Find out more here.
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