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Daily PPE surveys
On Friday, April 3 the Ministry’s Emergency Operations Centre (MEOC) updated their request for daily PPE surveys. Our follow up email sent Mar. 30 remains accurate; however, in addition:
- The How-To Guide has been updated
- Technical support questions specific to the PPE ONLINE SURVEY can be directed to the Help Desk: 416-687-8445 or at ca_ppesurveysupport@pwc.com (*New*)
- A new webinar about the survey is today, Tuesday, April 7, 11:30am-12:30pm: Click here to join
This survey from the Ministry comes through a Minister’s Order and, as such, is mandatory.
COVID-19 assessment centres and more
As of last week, we have created a page with a list of COVID-19 assessment centres across Ontario. This list is sent to us daily by the Ministry and will only be found on the members only section of the website per their request to not make this public.
We continue to update several pages on our site with resources and news:
- Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates– the original page, with news and Ministry situation reports (please note that the Ministry Situation Reports on COVID-19 are posted daily so review them to better understand the provincial response)
- Infection control resources and tools for primary care
- Virtual Care, Digital Health and COVID-19
- Management and operations, human resources and COVID-19– updated English and French case definitions and a new directive as of Mar. 30
- COVID-19 information for Patients, Caregivers and the Public
- Mental health and wellness during COVID-19
- H+K Memos and Insight Notes on Government Press Releases
We’ll update these on a regular basis as we receive relevant resources, while trying to reduce duplication with other sources. We will continue to update the news page daily.
COVID-19 in Ontario- what do the models show for our future?
On Friday, April 3 the Ontario government released extensive COVID-19 modelling, revealing several scenarios that project the potential number of cases and deaths. Find out about possible scenarios.
Members’ stories
McMaster FHT – “Dr. Cathy Risdon sent her staff a sombre email: Use this time to get your affairs in order”
Ottawa Valley FHT– Neilcorp donation buys protective equipment for Ottawa Valley Family Health Team
Prince Edward FHT– County’s COVID-19 assessment centre by appointment only
Peterborough FHT – Peterborough Family Health Team still providing needed services
Rapids FHT – “We’re still trying to keep people out of the emergency rooms unnecessarily.”
How to keep uninvited guests out of Zoom meetings and webinars
With the switch to virtual care many AFHTO teams have started to use Zoom for team meetings or patient care and in the past few days, you may have heard of or experienced “Zoom-bombing”. Given these recent concerns we have compiled a few tips and tricks suggested by Zoom on how you can keep uninvited guests out of your Zoom meetings and webinars.
Updated message from Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario)
Last week Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) recommended that all routine cancer screening tests be delayed. This includes screening for colorectal cancer with the fecal immunochemical test (FIT).
Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) recommends follow-up procedures continue for people with abnormal cancer screening results that are highly suspicious for cancer, including abnormal FIT results; however, please be aware that the feasibility of follow-up procedures during the pandemic will depend on the resources available at each hospital or facility.
If you have any questions about cancer screening during the pandemic, please contact screenforlife@cancercare.on.ca (updated).
Complimentary access to online workouts for GoodLife members
GoodLife informed us all memberships have been put on hold and all associated payments were stopped Tuesday, March 17th. Corporate members who have purchased a Paid-in-Full annual membership will receive an extension to their current expiry date reflective of the total time their clubs remain closed.
In an effort to support their members during this challenging time, they offer complimentary access to online workouts. This includes over 100 at-home workouts that are available for FREE throughout the duration of their closure. All active GoodLife members would be required to log on to the GoodLife member website with their own credentials in order to access the workouts.
CMHA Ontario and Mental Health Works Webinars – In response to COVID-19 pandemic, April 8-21, 2020
For health care professionals and workers: with topics relevant to both hospitals and clinics, as well as telehealth professionals and those who work to support patient outcomes, such as custodial staff, security professionals, and administrators.
1. Mental Health for Telehealth –April 15, 6-7 pm
2. Mental Health for Support Staff: Taking Care of Yourself – April 17, 6-7 pm
Essential Workplace Staff Webinars:
3. Mental health at work for frontline staff (Part 1) April 7, 6 – 7 pm; (Part 2) April 9, 7 – 8 pm
General Workplace Supports:
4. Health and Anxiety –April 9, 12 – 1 pm
5. Being Mindful at Work (office and from home) – April 10, 1 – 2 pm; April 17, 10 – 11 AM; (FR) April 22, 1 pm
6. Stress and Anxiety –(FR) April 8, 1 PM; April 14, 3 – 4 pm
7. Isolation and Loneliness – April 21, 12 – 1 pm
The COVID-19 Pivot: The Clinical Presentation of COVID-19 Infections and Course of Illness, April 9, 2020
Join the CFPC’s webinar featuring Dr. Jared Bullard and Dr. Naheed Dosani. Click here for the YouTube livestream link.
Fundamental Ethical and Practical Considerations in Video Counselling, April 9, 2020
Hosted by OASW, members can access each training for $30 and non-members for $50. Register here.
Understanding Bronchiectasis Webinar, April 21, 2020
Learn more about this neglected pulmonary disease. By the end of this webinar, you will be able to help patients self-manage the disease and avoid the acquisition of nontuberculosis mycobacteria. Find out more here
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