Event updates for AFHTO members: 2017 Conference, Medication Management & Geriatrics Update Course

AFHTO 2017 Conference “Improving Primary Care Together”

Join us as we hear from:

•  Deputy Minister Bob Bell on primary care’s key role in the implementation of Patients First
• Dr. Jeremy Petch of Healthy Debate & Faces of Health Care on the importance of storytelling at the Bright Lights Reception
• André Picard- on why health reform must begin with primary care

 Don’t miss out on this chance to learn and connect with your peers. Early-bird registration closes next Monday, October 2, 2017.

• Register an individual or team for the conference
  • Find out more about registration fees and discounts
  • Reserve a room at the preferred group rate at the Westin Harbour Castle
  • Book discounted travel arrangements with Porter Airlines and/or VIA Rail Canada
• Conference schedule
• Conference and registration FAQs

Attendance entitles certified Canadian College of Health Leaders members (CHE / Fellow) to 1.75 Category II credits for Oct 24th and 6 Category II credits for the Conference toward their maintenance of certification requirement. Other accreditation details will be updated as they are confirmed.

Managing Medication as a Team

There’s still room for you at Managing Medication as a Team – a full-day learning event for anyone who works at a FHT or NPLC and want to learn more about their role in helping to better manage patient medications. We’ll take an in-depth look at four common aspects of interprofessional medication management and share some ideas your peers have developed that you can use in your own settings.

Topics to be covered:

• Managing polypharmacy and deprescribing
• Medication management to support transitions in care
• Medication management for chronic disease
• Managing health to reduce the need for medication

Registration is just $25; lunch and snacks are provided; and we’ve secured a great rate of $149 at a nearby hotel! Consider bringing your whole team, to put the inter- in interprofessional.

Ready to register? Online registration is open until November 9th.

Want to know more? Check out the workshop FAQ, or reach out to us.

5^th Annual Toronto Geriatrics Update Course

Dear AFHTO Members,

Sinai Health System and University Health Network proudly present the 5th Annual Toronto Geriatrics Update Course taking place on Friday October 27th and Saturday October 28th at the Michener Institute, 222 St. Patrick St., Toronto, ON.

We invite you to attend our annual Geriatrics CPD Course which has been designed to provide front-line practitioners with the latest practical and evidence-based knowledge they need to better manage the care of their older patients. This two-day CPD Course will feature high quality/interactive lectures and will focus on the assessment and management of geriatric syndromes and common issues that arise in the care of an older patient.

The early bird rate for the course ends on September 29^th, but as a member of AFHTO, you may still attend the Toronto Geriatrics Update Course for the lower rate. You just need to enter the coupon code: 2017update.

Below you will find additional information including our program agenda, directions to our venue, and registration details:

• Program Agenda
• Registration

I look forward to seeing you at this year’s event!

Best Wishes,

SAMIR

Dr. Samir K. Sinha, MD, DPhil, FRCPC
Peter and Shelagh Godsoe Chair in Geriatrics and
Director of Geriatrics, Sinai Health System and the University Health Network