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AI podcast episodes
Following their panel at our annual conference, Drs. Mohamed Alarakhia and Ervin Sejdić spoke with HIROC on their latest episodes of the HealthCare Changemakers podcast about gaining trust and confidence in AI and automation and research respectively.
You can listen to the episodes here or search your podcast app on your phone.
COVID-19 vaccination for children 5-11 years old slides and video available
On Nov. 29 we co-hosted this webinar with the Alliance for Healthier Communities and the Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic Association. Dr. Janine McCready, infectious diseases physician at Michael Garron Hospital, shared details of the approved vaccine and addressed pressing questions such as eligibility, risks, and how to address parents’ concerns. The recording and slide deck are now available.
The Delivery of Patient Care in Ontario’s Family Health Teams during the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Recently published in Healthcare Policy, this article was authored by Rachelle Ashcroft, PhD, Catherine Donnelly, PhD, Sandeep Gill, Maya Dancey, Simon Lam, Dr. Allan K. Grill, and Kavita Mehta. You can read on Longwoods’ site or the pdf here.
Vaccine admin update, CoP resources and more
Recent updates include:
- Guidance for Employers Managing Workers with Symptoms within 48 Hours of COVID-19 or Influenza Immunization– MOH, updated Nov. 30, 2021
- COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Guidance– MOH, amended Nov. 26, 2021
- Resources and Tools for the Rollout of Vaccines for 5–11-Year-Olds– AFHTO, Nov. 23, 2021
- Getting Kids Back to Being Kids: COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children 5-11– recording, slide deck and resource list from OCFP session held Nov. 26
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)
- COVID-19 Vaccination Information
- COVID-19 assessment centres in Ontario
- COVID-19 information for Patients, Caregivers and the Public
- Infection control resources and tools for primary care
- Management and operations, human resources and COVID-19
- Mental health and wellness during COVID-19
- Providing Comprehensive Care During COVID-19
- Resources for Re-opening
- Virtual Care, Digital Health and COVID-19
The BETTER Program: building on existing tools to improve chronic disease prevention and screening in primary care
Teams are invited to learn more about The BETTER Program, which aims to improve chronic disease prevention and screening in primary care settings through a comprehensive, individualized approach provided by a Prevention PractitionerTM, which a regulated healthcare provider on a team can train to be through this program.
It is an innovative, evidence-based program that focuses on prevention and screening of cancer (breast, cervical, colorectal), heart disease, and diabetes. It also addresses lifestyle risk factors, such as physical activity, smoking, alcohol, and diet. The program was developed by primary care providers for primary care providers.
Teams can learn more about the program here.
OHT supports events calendar launched
The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Rapid Improvement Support and Exchange (RISE) team, and partners in the OHT Central Program of Supports have launched the OHT Supports Events Calendar.
The calendar now offers one central online location for teams at all stages of implementation to easily find information on learning and engagement events offered through the OHT Central Program of Supports and other health-system partners (e.g., webinars, information sessions). You can sign up directly for bi-monthly updates on upcoming events and access resources from past events.
RNAO seeking best practice panelists-deadline extended
The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) is seeking nominations for expert panel members for an upcoming new edition best practice guideline on Person-And Family-Centred Care, Third Edition. They are looking for 1 to 3 family physicians to be a volunteer on this panel which extends over 18 months.
Please see attached letter for more information and if you are interested please let us know at info@afhto.ca by noon December 8th so we can inform the RNAO.
OntarioMD Digital Health Week webinars, Dec. 2, 2021
There are two webinars, both on Dec. 2:
- Privacy and Security Overview and Q&A: Thursday, December 2, 2021 – 12:00pm–1:00pm
- COVaxON Training for Primary Care Practices: Thursday, December 2, 2021 – 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Clinician burnout: an epidemic within a pandemic. How can digital health help? Dec. 2, 2021
Hosted by eHealth Centre of Excellence, with multiple speakers including Dr. Kevin Samson, Family Physician at East Wellington FHT. Register here.
Q&A with Dr. Kieran Moore and Dr. Janine McCready, Dec. 3, 2021
Hosted by OCFP, this is the 33rd in the series ‘Changing the way we work’ on Friday, December 3rd at 8:00-9:00am. Register here.
Understanding vulnerabilities in children and families post-pandemic, Dec. 3, 2021
Hosted by the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, this will be the second keynote in a series of upcoming lectures focused on future pandemic readiness. Register here.
Bounceback refresher webinars, Dec. 7-15, 2021
Do you or your staff need a refresher on the BounceBack program and eligibility criteria? Attend an upcoming webinar in English or French. Links to resources also available. Register here.
Primary Care Data Reports for OHTs, Dec. 8, 2021
Hosted by Drs. Michael Green and Rick Glazier, INSPIRE-PHC. Find out more here.
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