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Letter to Minister Jones on ensuring equitable access to team-based care
Last week together with OCFP and the Alliance for Healthier Communities we sent a letter to Minister Jones regarding the Expression of Interest (EOI) process for expansion of team-based care.
“Earlier this year, your government made an investment of $30 million to expand existing interprofessional primary care teams and/or create up to 18 new teams in communities with the greatest need. This investment is an important first step in improving patient care and access to primary care services while supporting primary care professionals, but our work cannot stop here.”
We had three recommendations based on feedback and advice from members:
- Implement a data-driven approach to expansion
- Leverage Ontario Health Teams (OHTs) to support regional planning
- Streamline the application process
AFHTO 2023 Conference: less than 4 weeks to our early bird deadline
Time to harness that back-to-school energy and register for the conference– there are less than 4 weeks to the early bird deadline!
And don’t forget, members get more than 50% off registration. Email us if you haven’t gotten your Member Verification Code.
Oct. 3 is also the hotel group rate deadline. Book your hotel room before October 3. This ensures you get our group rate. After this date, rooms are released to the public. Prices start at $294/night. That’s more than $270 discount on current rates! *
*Per a search for one adult staying from Oct. 24-25, one Queen bed at Prepay Non-refundable Non-changeable rate of $564 performed Sep. 5, 2023.
Canadian health and COVID-19 survey- deadline extended to Sep. 8
The Public Health Agency of Canada and Statistics Canada developed a survey on the health of Canadians and the health impact of COVID-19, including questions aimed at determining the presence of Post COVID-19 Condition (PCC). The provinces are distributing the survey to key sub-populations in their jurisdictions. It aims to gain province-specific insights and inform the planning of PCC services. The survey is now open until Sep. 8, 2023.
News and updates including the need for change in Ontario health care
- “Something has to change in Ontario health care” – Queen’s Journal, Sep. 1, 2023
- “SARS-CoV-2 can cause lasting damage to cells’ energy production”– NIH Research Matters, August 22, 2023
Seeking feedback on the Ontario Perinatal Record
Intended to guide clinicians in the provision of consistent, high-quality care throughout pregnancy and the early postpartum period, the Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH) released the last version of the Ontario Perinatal Record (OPR) in 2017. This was done in partnership with Ontario’s Better Outcomes Registry and Network (BORN), the Ontario Medical Association (OMA), and the Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM).
PCMCH has now convened a Task Force to review and update the content of the OPR and accompanying User Guide in 2023/24, to reflect updated evidence and current best practices.
If you use the Ontario Perinatal Record, PCMH requests you complete their survey by September 14, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Brittany Groom, Senior Program Manager, at brittany.groom@pcmch.on.ca.
Seeking input on RN prescribing
Earlier this year, the College of Nurses of Ontario shared that the Ministry of Health is resuming its review of RN prescribing regulations they’d proposed. They’re reaching out to employers and employer associations in community and long-term care sectors to learn more about your perspectives related to RN prescribing. Read the full email here.
ECHO Programs at UHN, Sep. 2023
- Liver – Resumes September 11: Mondays 12-1:30pm
- Concussion- Starts September 13: Wednesdays 4:30-5:45pm
- Chronic Pain/Opioids- Resumes September 7: Thursdays 12:30-2:00pm
- Rheumatology- Resumes September 8: Fridays 12-1:30pm
You can register for any of these ECHOs at UHN here.
NPAO 2023 Annual Conference, Sep. 20-22, 2023
This year’s theme is NPAO: Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence. Find out more.
OMD Educates: Digital Health Conference 2023, Sep. 28, 2023
Hosted by OntarioMD. Learn more here.
Cultivating Connections: Pathways to Wellbeing, Oct. 19, 2023
Mark your calendars for the Social Prescribing Virtual Conference hosted by the Alliance.
AFHTO 2023 Conference, Oct. 25, 2023
Join your peers from across Ontario and beyond as we push forward, to make team-based care a reality for all.
Members get more than 50% off registration. Register with your verification code here.
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