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Strengthening mental healthcare delivery in primary care
The OMA and the Primary Care Collaborative have released a joint policy paper with recommendations to strengthen mental healthcare delivery in primary care.
The rate of new mental health and addiction diagnoses is increasing, exacerbated by the ongoing impacts of the pandemic. Approximately three-quarters of Canadians rely on their primary care provider to address their mental health needs, but there are longstanding system gaps that must be addressed to enhance the ability of primary care doctors to deliver mental health care. Read more here.
October is Occupational Therapy Month
Thank you to all the occupational therapists working in primary care teams, aiding patients’ mental health, and providing opportunities for seniors to age in place.
IPHCC Wise Practices Guide
IPHCC has launched a guide titled Protocols for non-Indigenous health care organizations seeking to work with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers. As an expanded component of the Improving Indigenous Outcomes project, this Wise Practices Guide was developed to highlight how non-Indigenous partner organizations can safely and respectfully engage with Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers. Find out more here.
OurCare national survey deadline extended to Oct. 25
Dr. Tara Kiran, a researcher from MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions (Unity Health Toronto), and St. Michael’s Hospital Academic FHT physician, is leading an important project on the future of primary care. As part of the project, she is conducting a research survey to hear from people across Canada about their experiences and priorities. Study findings will be shared with policymakers and used to shape a blueprint for the future of primary care in Canada.
Help the study team hear from as many people as possible. Use these materials to encourage patients and the public to take the 15-minute research survey. Deadline extended to Oct. 25.
Ontarians aged 12+ eligible for bivalent booster and more
Recent updates include:
- All Ontarians Aged 12+ Eligible for Bivalent Booster– MOH, Oct. 13, 2022
- COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance (Version 3.0) EN only – MOH, October 13, 2022
- Accessibility of Virtual Primary Care for Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Qualitative Study– JMIR, Aug. 22, 2022
- Flu shots, COVID boosters and catch-up immunization materials – OCFP & UofT, Oct. 7, 2022
- Post-acute health care burden after SARS-CoV-2 infection: a retrospective cohort study– CMAJ, Oct. 17, 2022
We continue to update several pages on our site with resources and news:
- Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates– the original page, with news and updates
Wound care champion program
To help address the rising incidence of acute and hard-to-heal wounds, Wounds Canada and the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) are launching the Wound Care Champion Program (WCCP), designed to deliver evidence-informed, interdisciplinary novice-to-proficient level wound education to front-line clinicians. Two hundred spots in Ontario are being sponsored by the Ministry of Health for regulated health-care professionals in the home and community care sectors. Deadline Dec. 16.
Call for papers: International Conference on Integrated Care
The 23rd International Conference on Integrated Care (ICIC23) will take place in Flanders from 22-24 May 2023. They are accepting paper submissions on research, policy, practice or education and specifically related to the Conference Themes and the 9 Pillars of Integrated Care until Monday, 31 October. For more information visit www.integratedcarefoundation.org/ICIC23.
Health Canada recorded webinar: exceptions to the prescription drug list
Health Canada has a recorded webinar about the initial information-gathering consultation on exceptions to the Prescription Drug List. The consultation was launched on July 28 and will close on November 29, 2022.This recorded webinar provides information on how to submit your consultation feedback. You can access it here.
Heath Canada would appreciate your feedback about which existing exceptions are still needed and why, as well as any possible impacts that could occur if drugs that are currently considered exceptions were to be added to the Prescription Drug List. You can access the consultation here.
This work aims to ensure that exceptions to the Prescription Drug List meet the needs of patients, caregivers, and the modern health care system. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact policy_bureau_enquiries@hc-sc.gc.ca.
Community of Practice: Infection Prevention and Control in Primary Care, Oct. 4- 31, 2022
Quarterly (CoP) meetings hosted by Public Health Ontario to support Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) programs in Primary Care settings.
Sessions will be held on several dates and times for different regions. Find out more here.
Social Prescribing Conference: Current Practices & Community Conversations, Oct. 20, 2022
Virtual conference hosted by the Alliance. Find out more here.
HPV-related Cancer and Disease Prevention, Oct. 20, 2022
Speaker: Dr. Vivien Brown MDCM, CCFP, FCFP, NCMP. Hosted by Merck. Register here.
Practical Evidence for Informed Practice, Oct. 21-22, 2022
Family medicine rapid fire conference. Find out more here.
OPHA 2022 Fall Forum, Nov. 8-9, 2022
The Next Chapter: Building Upon Our Capacity and Resilience in Community and Public Health. Find out more here.
Internal Workplace Investigation Training, Nov. 15 & 17
Virtual training opportunity for managers, board members and executives, taught by employment lawyer Maria McDonald and independent investigator Cleo Noxon. Find out more.
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