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Library of Privacy and Data-Sharing Resources
Patient Privacy & Personal Health Information Protection Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario Personal Health Information and Protection Act (PHIPA), 2004 Tools Developed for AFHTO Members Webinar: Data-Sharing with your Affiliated Physicians (2018) Presented by Kate Dewhirst, Kate Dewhirst Health Law Webinar: April 10, 2018 Webinar: Privacy Updates (2018) Presented by Kate Dewhirst,…
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Bits & Pieces: Interprofessional opioids de-implementation, Georgina NPLC open house after fire, & more
Your Weekly News & Updates Register now for Strategies for Opioid De-Implementation in Primary Care This one-day, interprofessional workshop on June 11, 2018 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, whether you work directly with them or not.Experts…
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Dietary Omega 3 Fatty Acids for Human Health
How can dietary fatty acids improve health? Come join in a discussion of how to best answer this question. Live presentation with 15 min Q&A. Program Facilitator: Dr. Bruce Holub Key objectives: Dietary omega-3 fatty acids for mothers and infants in support of optimal cognitive and visual performance Functional foods for Human Health Prevention and…
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2018 Ontario Budget – A Plan for Care and Opportunity
2018 Ontario Budget – A Plan for Care and Opportunity An overview of the Ontario government budget Overview Today the Liberal government released their 2018 Ontario Budget entitled “A Plan for Care and Opportunity”. This “health-focused” budget included significant new investments in health care, child care, home care and mental health with a total budget…
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Bits & Pieces: skill-based board toolkit, new Project ECHO programs and more
Your Weekly News & Updates New Skills-Based Board Toolkit for FHTs & NPLCs AFHTO is pleased to introduce our Skills-Based Board Toolkit for FHTs and NPLCs. The toolkit provides an overview of current thinking about Board skills and skills-based Boards as well as practical tools and tips for enhancing the skills capacity of any Board.It’s…
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Introducing LEADS “Leadership LITE” for AFHTO members only
Due to overwhelmingly high interest we have added a 2nd cohort for our LEADS Leadership LITE program. Deadline to apply is March 21st. Please see below for dates. Looking for a ‘lighter’ version of leadership training? AFHTO, together with LEADS Canada, will be offering an online introduction to the LEADS Framework Domains for our member…
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‘Osteoporosis: What is Your Patient’s Fracture Risk?’ – a free, online course
Fragility fractures, a symptom of osteoporosis, are the cause of unnecessary morbidity and mortality in Canada. With early identification many cases of osteoporosis are manageable. Despite the knowledge that prior fractures are predictors of future fractures, fewer than 20% of women and less than 10% of men receive preventative treatment. To help health professionals gain…
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Ministry- FHT contract news and updates
MOHLTC-FHT contracts expired on Mar. 31, 2016. The templates developed to replace them could significantly reshape the relationship FHTs have with the Ministry. The ministry has looked to AFHTO, in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders, to recommend performance measures aligned with the ministry’s focus on enhancing access/integration and supporting quality and sustainability in primary care.…
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Bits & Pieces: ARTIC call for proposals, member expansion and more
Your Weekly News & Updates ARTIC 2018 Call for Proposals Health Quality Ontario (HQO) and the Council of Academic Hospitals of Ontario (CAHO) have announced the ARTIC (Adopting Research to Improve Care) 2018 Call for Proposals.The program’s goal is to accelerate the spread of evidence-based health care across Ontario, and this year, they’re calling…