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Member news: compensation phase 2, members in the media, accessibility updates and more

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Below are relevant updates and items for AFHTO members:
AFHTO News
Compensation Campaign Phase 2: AFHTO, along with AOHC and NPAO, continues to call on the Ontario government to support primary health care interprofessional teams by investing an additional $130 million annually to bring our team members to the 2012 recommended wage rates. To address next steps, we’ll be holding a webinar on Wed., January 25, 2017. For this campaign to have huge impact, we encourage all members of your team to register to learn more.
Members in the Media
AFHTO members have been receiving a lot of media attention lately: find out what’s been happening with your fellow members across the province.
Training, Resources and Request for Input
Accessibility: o New requirements for small teams (less than 49 employees) under the Employment Standards to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA)	Health Sector Privacy Officer Training: starting Jan. 31 until end of 2017, webcast or in-person offered by Cove Academy with a focus on Ontario legislation.
o Improving accessibility in examining rooms with adjustable tables and lifts: research paper by The Canadian Disability Policy Alliance	Seeking input on changes enabling NPs to prescribe controlled substances: the College of Nurses of Ontario’s Council would like your feedback on proposed regulations and by-laws by Feb. 14, 2017.
o Accessibility policy for patients with disabilities: sample policy provided by South East Toronto FHT	Health Quality Ontario (HQO) news: o Patient engagement video: HQO patient advisor reflects on engagement with remote and underserviced populations in Northwestern Ontario
o Free training: from Ontario Human Rights Commission and Access Forward	o Quality Improvement Plans(QIPs): Forgotten your QIP password? Need help with your submission? Feel free to contact HQO if you need any assistance. Deadline April 1.
Conferences and Events
D2D 4.1 Q& A Webinar, Jan. 18, 2017: find ways to make it easier to submit data to D2D, even if you are not ready yet to submit data for ALL the indicators.	Promoting Healthy Lifestyles for Diabetes Prevention Using The Group Lifestyle Balance Program, Jan. 16, 2017: live and recorded Ontario Telemecidine Network (OTN) webcast event with presenters from Mount Forest FHT
Quality Standards Adoption in Mental Health, Jan. 18, 2017: attend next HQO Quality Rounds in-person or via webinar	Respiratory Health Forum. Jan. 25-26, 2017, Toronto. More information here.
Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) events:	The Doctor’s Role in the Opioid Crisis, Jan. 26, 2017: free webcast as part of OTN’s Professional Learning Series
o Basics of Evaluation Workshop, Jan. 30, 2017: for nursing clinicians and practice leaders to gain an ability to conceptualize evaluation in relation to practice change
o Chronic Disease Management Webinar Series, Feb. 22- Mar. 22, 2017: five-part series for health-care professionals who want to increase their knowledge of chronic disease management.
o Wound Care Institute, Feb. 26 -Mar. 3, 2017: learn about the best practices with hands-on training.

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