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Provincial policy manual for primary care teams and practices It’s finally here! We have developed a set of standardized policy templates for primary care. These templates can be used by teams across the province or shared with other primary care practices, such as solo physicians and non-team-based clinics. The manual gives you the flexibility to determine, for your own practice or setting, what policies are required, and whether/how they should be tailored for your unique circumstances. It includes policies such as substance abuse focusing on marijuana, among other substances. Whether you’re updating your own organizational polices or in the process of developing them, we hope you find this to be a useful aide.
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In this Issue: Provincial policy manual for primary care teams and practices Using antibiotics wisely Collaborative governance case studies – how collaborative are you? Making the case for nutrition screening in team-based primary care to meet the needs of your frail clients Webinar: Opioid tapering and tools for use in clinical practice Leadershift applied leadership e-learning series Upcoming events regarding follow-up in the north and more |
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Using antibiotics wisely Using Antibiotics Wisely is a national campaign to help clinicians and patients engage in conversations about unnecessary antibiotic use. Current priorities include addressing overuse in the community, where 92% of antibiotics are prescribed. This year, one area of focus is antibiotics for acute upper respiratory tract infections in primary care. Choosing Wisely Canada has worked with partners to produce a few resources including posters, evidence-based tools, and patient materials. In addition, there are over 20 Choosing Wisely Canada recommendations that encourage judicious antibiotic use, created by over 15 national specialty societies. Visit their website for clinician and patient resources, in time for Antibiotic Awareness Week (Nov. 12-18, 2018). |
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Collaborative governance case studies – how collaborative are you? Collaborative governance is simply multiple boards partnering together to collectively achieve results for shared communities and/or stakeholders, including patients. Read these case studies to learn how two FHTs took a differing approach to collaborative governance, and to learn where your board falls on the spectrum of collaboration. |
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Making the case for nutrition screening in team-based primary care to meet the needs of your frail clients Presented by Dr. Heather Keller on Wed., Nov. 21, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Did you know that ….
Primary care is the optimal place for the identification and treatment of malnutrition by team-based care. Nutrition screening in FHTs started in 2016 and now over a hundred teams are screening. This webinar will make the case for nutrition screening as a means of shifting primary care to ‘upstream’ prevention of undernutrition and eventual frailty. Register here. |
Webinar: Opioid tapering and tools for use in clinical practice On Mon., Nov. 19, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. join Dr. Andrea Furlan, co-chair of ECHO Ontario Chronic Pain and Opioid Stewardship, to learn about and discuss opioid tapering and tools for use in clinical practice. It offers the following learning objectives:
Register here.
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Leadershift applied leadership e-learning series LeaderShift is happy to announce the Applied Leadership E-Learning Series, an online series on key leadership topics that will give you practical, actionable insights you can use. The first topic in this series will be “How to Give Better Feedback.” Learn more today about this interactive online session and how to connect with leaders from across community and primary health care. Seats to participate live are limited. Apply before Fri., Nov. 16! Information is also posted on our website. |
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NPAO MAiD Conference, Thunder Bay, Nov. 10, 2018 Participate in the MAiD Conference hosted by the NPAO and MOHLTC. Learn more here. More sessions are also being planned in Toronto (Nov. 30) and London and Sudbury (dates TBD). |
Altering Challenging Behaviours In Persons With ABI, Nov. 14, 2018 Acquired Brain Injury Behaviour Services at Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation presents this full-day Toronto workshop. You can register here. |
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Focus on Follow-up, Nov. 27, 2018 A full-day, interprofessional workshop highlighting northern teams and their solutions on how they can help their patients get the right follow-up from the right providers at the right time. Learn more here. |
Governance Webcast Series: Board Orientation and Education, Dec. 6, 2018 Learn why board orientation and education is important. Register now!
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