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  • Getting more value from D2D: a tool for collaborative research

    AFHTO members have made great progress in developing a solid measurement culture.  This has caught the attention of many external observers and resulted in numerous presentations at premier primary care and family medicine conference across Canada over the past 3 years. There is considerable interest in collaborating with AFHTO on research using the D2D database. …

  • AFHTO 2018 Conference: we want you (yes, YOU) to submit your abstract

     “Relationship Design with Starfield in Mind” Are you: A small, rural or Northern team? Helping your patients live healthier lives? Having a tangible effect in your community? Then your peers want to hear from you! Don’t wait to impart your lessons learned, your tips and experiences to colleagues from all across the province under 6…

  • Bits & Pieces: IHP Advisory Council call for applications, Ministry of Labour inspections, & more

    Your Weekly News & Updates IHP Advisory Council call for applications At the last meeting of AFHTO’s Board of Directors, the establishment of an Interprofessional Health Care Providers (IHP) Advisory Council was approved. The current Communities of Practice (CoP) representing 13 different professions will dissolve and interprofessional health care providers will be represented by a…

  • Resources from the Public Services Health & Safety Association

    Ontario’s Ministry of Labour (MOL) is conducting safety inspections at Family Health Teams as part of a health care sector enforcement initiative. The goal of these inspections is ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA). The three priority areas of focus are for these inspections are internal responsibility systems, workplace violence, and needle…

  • Bits & Pieces: financial literacy for boards, Northern ON health equity, & more

    Your Weekly News & Updates Financial Literacy Training for FHT and NPLC boards Financial literacy equips board members with the tools they need to mitigate risk and support the success and mission of their organization. This course, developed in partnership with the Governance Centre of Excellence, provides FHT and NPLC board members with the knowledge…

  • Member Consultation about Improvement

    This message from Dr. Rob Annis, president of the  AFHTO board, was  sent to AFHTO members via email on April 5, 2018.   Hello, I am writing to you in my role as president to ask for your advice about how AFHTO can take meaningful measurement to the next level (see consultation process outlined below).…

  • AFHTO 2018 Conference: Call for presentation & poster abstracts

    You’re doing the work. Each and every day. Now it’s time to share it with everyone.   Present your ideas and initiatives at the AFHTO 2018 Conference: “Relationship Design with Starfield in Mind” Thanks to the 4 Cs of primary care, interprofessional teams are dedicated to providing excellent care for their patients on a daily…

  • Link to GCE governance webinar and more resources to come

    AFHTO has partnered with the Governance Centre of Excellence (GCE) to offer our members a series of webcast and online learning modules to better serve your governance needs and empower board leadership: Financial Literacy Training for FHT and NPLC boards (online course): Financial literacy equips board members with the tools they need to mitigate risk…

  • Financial Literacy Training for FHT and NPLC boards from the Governance Centre of Excellence

    Financial literacy equips board members with the tools they need to mitigate risk and support the success and mission of their organization. AFHTO developed this course in partnership with the Governance Centre of Excellence. It provides FHT and NPLC board members with the financial knowledge and skills to make effective and informative financial decisions. This…

  • Data to Decisions eBulletin #74: Strategies for Opioids De-Implementation and MORE

    Do you have patients who use opioids to manage their pain? Register now for Strategies for Opioid De-Implementation in Primary Care on Monday, June 11th, 2018.   This one-day, interprofessional workshop is designed with primary care teams in mind. It’s for any member of the team who is interested in improving care for these patients,…