New Ontario Government Puts Immunization Reporting Requirements On Hold
On June 20, 2018 Premier-Designate Doug Ford notified OMA that implementation of changes to the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) and regulations have been paused. The new reporting requirements would have required family physicians to report immunizations provided to children for nine designated diseases to local public health units starting July 1, 2018. Many providers had […]
Employment Contracts: What Do You Need to Know?
Employment contracts, if properly used, can protect organizations and save them tens of thousands of dollars, especially during a termination. On June 21, 2018, Maria McDonald, McDonald HR Law, reviewed the most common mistakes FHTs and NPLCs make with employment contracts. The following was discussed: • Fixed term vs. permanent contracts • Effective termination clauses […]
2018 Concurrent Sessions
Our concurrent session presentations are organized into six 45-minute timeslots (two on Day 1, four on Day 2) and six themes. To help you plan your conference schedule, we have arranged the sessions by date, concurrent session, time, theme, and title. Concurrent Session Selection Concurrent session presentations were chosen by working groups consisting of AFHTO […]
2018 Conference Themes
Relationship Design with Starfield in Mind The AFHTO 2018 Conference program is built around 6 core themes. Register for the conference Conference and registration FAQs Concurrent Theme Descriptions Download a printable PDF of the theme descriptions here. Mental health and addictions Healthy relationships, healthy teams Expanding your reach The “How to” stream Why hasn’t […]
AFHTO 2018 Conference: Registration now live
Registration now open for the AFHTO 2018 Conference! Relationship Design with Starfield in Mind October 24 & 25, 2018 – Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, Ontario Ontario’s health system is ever-changing, but these shifts aren’t always fluid or easy to predict. Each change has the potential for far-reaching implications, but the fundamentals remain- primary health care […]
Bits & Pieces: members’ physician recruitment, opioids de-implementation resources & more
Your Weekly News & Updates Member news: awards, anniversaries and physician recruitment Six new doctors for Prince Edward FHT: earlier this month Prince Edward FHT introduced six new doctors hired within the last two years Thamesview FHT physician receives teaching award: Dr. Susan Munro recently received the Schulich Award of Excellence for Faculty in Community/Distributed Sites, […]
C2 – Out of the Ashes: Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery
Theme 2. Healthy relationships, healthy teams Date: Thursday, October 25, 2018 Concurrent Session F Time: 8:45- 9:30am Room: Pier 9 Style: Presentation (information provided to audience, with opportunity for audience to ask question) Focus: Practical (e.g. Presentation on how to implement programs and/or practices in the team environment) Target Audience: Leadership (ED, clinical lead, board chair, board […]
Thamesview FHT physician receives teaching award
Chatham Daily News article published June 15, 2018 By Daily News Staff A Chatham family physician has been recognized with a prestigious award for her faculty work. Dr. Susan Munro recently received the Schulich Award of Excellence for Faculty in Community/Distributed Sites, from Western University, during an event in London. The award recognizes faculty educators […]
Data to Decisions eBulletin #76: Comings and Goings
Farewell to Greg: After nearly four years supporting QIDSS across the province in building a culture of measurement, Greg Mitchell is leaving AFHTO. Fortunately, Greg leaves the state of measurement in primary care in very good shape. Greg’s legacy includes the leadership and productivity of the small but mighty group of QIDSS known as the […]
AFHTO “Bright Lights” Awards – nominations now open!
Calling all AFHTO Members- it’s time to shine a light on your team’s accomplishments. Nominate an outstanding team or individual for a “Bright Lights” Award by July 20, 2018. The “Bright Lights” Awards recognize leadership, outstanding work and significant progress being made to improve the value delivered by interprofessional primary care teams across Ontario. Select […]