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2022/23 Collaborative QIP Overview and Supports webinar Jan. 18
Looking for support with your 2022-23 collaborative Quality Improvement Plan? This webinar on Jan. 18 can help. Co-hosted with the Nurse Practitioner-led Clinic Association (NPLCA), the Alliance for Healthier Communities and Ontario Health, the webinar will focus on data attribution to OHTs, this year’s cQIP priorities and indicators, and cQIP supports and helpful resources.
Register here. You may also wish to check out the 2022/23 cQIP Guidance Document and 2022/23 cQIP Technical Specifications documents.
FINAL REMINDER: FHT contract renewal survey
To EDs/Admin Leads, Lead Clinicians and Board Chairs
Thanks again to all those who have completed the survey on the suggested considerations for the FHT contract renewal that appear in the Aspirations and Recommendations document, linked in the email “AFHTO Triad Consultation – FHT Contract Recommendations” sent Jan. 4.
We recognize the turnaround time has been quick, but in preparation for our upcoming consultations, it would be fantastic if you could complete the survey by Wednesday, January 12th.
2022 planning committee sign up-deadline now Jan. 19
Become an influencer (sort of)!
Maybe you’re not getting free swag as an Instagram influencer, but you can get free registration and that’s just as good! Become a part of our 2022 conference planning committee and shape our first hybrid conference. As members, you’re our main audience so you should have a major say in how 2022 looks.
Review our ToR and sign up by Jan.19, 2022 12 noon. Please also indicate your availability here.
Member stories
Central Lambton FHT- addition of two physicians finally approved
Elliot Lake FHT- mayor thanks Dr. Cathy Groh for her work in organizing and promoting the COVID-19 vaccination clinics
Lakehead NPLC – offering free weekly vaccine clinics
North Simcoe FHT- assessment centre hours expanded due to increased demand
COVID resources and more
Recent updates include:
- A Challenging Start to 2022, More Resources and a Continued Call to Get More Shots in Arms– AFHTO, Jan. 7, 2022
- COVID-19: Interim Guidance for Schools and Child Care: Omicron Surge – Ministry of Health, Jan. 10, 2022
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 Vaccination Information
- COVID-19 assessment centres in Ontario
- COVID-19 information for Patients, Caregivers and the Public
- Infection control resources and tools for primary care
- 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
- Virtual Care, Digital Health and COVID-19
Nominations open for the Ontario Nursing now Awards
WeRPN, in partnership with RNAO and ONA, is seeking nominations for the Ontario Nursing now Awards. These awards will recognize an RPN, an RN, and an NP for their contributions to nursing practice and the health and well-being of Ontarians. The award winners will be announced during Nursing Week in May 2022.
The nominators can be anyone- other healthcare providers, employers, members of the public, etc. Nominations close February 25, 2022.
Naloxone in the workplace consultation
The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) is seeking feedback and information on the issue of opioid use in the workplace, with a particular focus on facilitating access to naloxone in the workplace to reduce the risk of workplace-related deaths caused by opioid overdoses. MLTSD is particularly interested in receiving feedback on whether opioid overdose and overdose management are issues in Ontario workplaces, and if they are issues, if they require changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) to address the hazard they present in the workplace.
A consultation paper has been posted to the Regulatory Registry. Feedback can be submitted on any or all the discussion questions. If there are additional issues, concerns or ideas about workplace opioid use and facilitating access to naloxone not addressed in this paper, please share those thoughts as well. The deadline is January 14, 2022.
Twin Pregnancies: Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing now OHIP funded
Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) is now funded by the Ministry for all twin pregnancies, regardless of gestational age, maternal age, or prior risk. Any physician or NP can order OHIP-funded NIPT for their patients who are pregnant with twins and who wish to have a prenatal screening test. Concurrently, First Trimester Screening (FTS) has been discontinued in Ontario for twin pregnancies. For additional information please visit the Prenatal Screening Ontario website, or contact a PSO genetic counsellor by email at PSO@BORNOntario.ca or toll-free at 1-833-351-6490.
Primary Care and COVID-19 Quality Improvement Support CoP, Jan. 12, 2022
Hosted by Ontario Health, this week featuring Dr. Chris Simpson and Dr. Dee Mangin. Registration here.
ECHO Programs at UHN, starting Jan. 13, 2021
Liver -starting Jan. 17
Concussion- starting Jan. 19
Chronic Pain/Opioids- starting Jan.13
Rheumatology- starting Jan. 14
Register here.
Vax for the Future: Equity, Community and Trust – Building Vaccine Confidence with Marginalized Populations, Jan. 26, 2022
Hosted by the Alliance for Healthier Communities. Learn more and register here.
Better Breathing Week, Jan. 24-28, 2022
Hosted by the Lung Health Foundation, registration is open for this free event. Find out more here.
Quality Rounds: The Reality of Virtual Care: Lessons from the Pandemic, Jan. 28, 2022
Hosted by Ontario Health. Find out more here.
Immunizing Children With Confidence Vaccination Conversation, Jan. 27, 2022
Hosted by Children’s Healthcare Canada. Register here.
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