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Inequity in online renewal for OHIP
Inequities in Ontario’s online health card renewal system must be addressed so marginalized people are not left behind.
The Alliance for Healthier Communities (Alliance), the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario (AFHTO), the Indigenous Primary Health Care Council (IPHCC), and the Nurse Practitioner-led Clinic Association (NPLCA) call on the government to address the inequities in the online health card renewal system.
“The ability to renew the Ontario health card online is only available to people who hold a driver’s licence. This needs to change to include those with an Ontario photo card,” says Kavita Mehta, CEO of AFHTO. “There are a number of people who do not or cannot drive, including those with medical conditions. Like those with a licence, they need the same ability to renew online.” Read the full statement here.
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Practical approaches to polypharmacy: the gentle art of deprescribing slides and video available
On Dec. 1 we explored approaches to the issues and problems around polypharmacy and deprescribing in primary care patients. We also demonstrated the TAPER tool. The video and slide deck are now available.
Member stories
City of Lakes FHT– stepping up to help with routine vaccination during health unit’s pause
Dryden and Red Lake FHTs– Dryden Rotary supporting community groups
Guelph FHT– Guelph administers first COVID-19 vaccines to children under 12
Primacare Community FHT– health hub now open
Rapids FHT – 2,000 local children already booked for first COVID-19 shot
Interim Omicron guidance, booster letter and more
Recent updates include:
- The COVID-19 Variant of Concern Omicron (B.1.1.529): Case, Contact and Outbreak Management Interim Guidance– MOH, Nov. 30, 2021
- Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sheet – MOH, Dec. 2, 2021
- Draft letter to patients on 3rd doses– can be modified for your team- Drs. Tara Kiran and Noah Ivers, Dec. 6, 2021
- COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose Recommendations – MOH, updated Dec. 2, 2021
- COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendations for Special Populations – MOH, updated Dec. 2, 2021
- Protect framework – children- modified for vaccine conversations with parents / guardians- CEP, Dec. 2021
- Resources and Tools for the Rollout of Vaccines for 5–11-Year-Olds– AFHTO, Nov. 23, 2021
- Q&A with Dr. Kieran Moore and Dr. Janine McCready – recording, slide deck and resource list from OCFP session held Dec. 3
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
Seeking input on psychological safety factors
In collaboration with the Mental Health Commission of Canada, researchers at the Centre for Studies in Primary Care at Queen’s University and HEC Montreal are inviting health-care workers and leaders to participate in research to identify barriers and facilitators to accessing support for psychological self-care and protection from moral distress.
Learn more about the study and participate in a Canada-wide survey.
Together We Care 2022 Virtual Conference: call for content
The Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) in partnership with the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA) will host an online experience for Together We Care (TWC), Monday, April 4 – Wednesday, April 6, 2022. The call for content is open until Dec. 20.
Call for abstracts – Choosing Wisely Canada
Choosing Wisely Canada is now accepting abstract submissions to be featured virtually at their National Meeting, on May 25 and May 26, 2022. Deadline is Jan. 28, 2022.
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.
Echo Ontario Bariatric Network Series, starting Jan. 2022
New series of sessions beginning January focusing on post bariatric surgical care. Register here.
Diabetes Care: Tools and Resources to Support Mental Health Needs, Jan. 13, 2022
First of an ongoing series that will highlight Ontario Health’s three diabetes quality standards. Register here.
Family Medicine Summit 2022, Jan. 18, 28-29, 2022
Kick-off event, January 18, 2022, with live stream days Jan. 28 & 29. Find out more here.
Webinar Series: MyPractice Primary Care Report: Using Data for Improvement, Jan. 24 & Feb. 28, 2022
Next in Ontario Health QI webinar series, focused on using the antibiotic prescribing and cancer screening indicators respectively. Register here.
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