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AFHTO annual report featuring your stories
We released our 2023 annual report prior to our annual general meeting. Read for a reflection on the ways primary care teams have continued to rise to current challenges and lead the way in future health and social care delivery.
Reminder – Improving vaccination rates is as easy as 1 2 3 webinar Nov. 13
We know that respiratory infection can cause severe infections and can lead to significant mortality and morbidity with lifelong complications and that immunization is the most effective way to prevent these infections. There is an ongoing need to provide timely, evidence-based education to our physicians and allied health care providers to help meet Health Canada’s 2025 goal of achieving 80% vaccination coverage (one dose) of respiratory vaccine among adults 65 years of age and older.
Join us for an engaging 1-hour session featuring three clinical experts in respiratory vaccination and primary care EMRs. The webinar will provide a simple summary of NACI respiratory recommendations, tools for identifying patients within team-based primary care settings, and guidance on next-steps following the identification of target patients. All presented EMR tools (searches and reminders) will be made available following the webinar. Tools will be available for Telus PSS, OSCAR, and Accuro, and a demonstration of their usage in a clinical workflow will be provided.
News and updates including Ontario expanding prescribing powers for registered nurses
- Ontario expanding role of registered nurses to prescribe and administer more medications – Ministry of Health, Nov. 6, 2023
- Health care utilization and outcomes of patients seen by virtual urgent care versus in-person emergency department care – CMAJ, Nov. 6, 2023
- Masks during pandemics caused by respiratory pathogens—evidence and implications for action – JAMA Network Open, Oct. 3, 2023
Survey on HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for women at risk for HIV
Researchers at Options Lab, St. Michael’s Hospital invite physicians to participate in a survey on HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for women at risk for HIV. The survey aims to understand barriers and opportunities in providing PrEP to women in Canada. Participate in the survey or contact Yasamin Sadeghi at yasamin.sadeghi@unityhealth.to if you have any questions.
National study on impact of funding models on RNs in primary care
A national research team is investigating the impact of funding models on the roles of registered nurses within primary care teams as part of a project, “The Impact of Funding Models on the Integration of Registered Nurses in Primary Health Care Teams”.
They’re seeking registered nurses (RNs) who work in primary care settings across Canada to participate in a national online survey (~15 minutes). It will ask about your workplace, time spent on different work activities, and your experiences related to team functioning and co-management of patient care. Upon completion, you will have the option to be entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 $300 VISA gift cards.
You must be a RN and work in a primary care setting to participate. Note: NPs and RPNs/LPNs are not eligible to participate.
23rd Annual Mood & Anxiety Disorders Conference, Nov. 11, 2023
Hosted by Providence Care and Queens University in Kingston. Find out more.
Caring for persons on methadone in primary care: Toward safer, more inclusive care, Nov. 14, 2023
Interactive virtual workshop hosted by CAMH. Find out more.
Learn more about E2P point-of-care EMR tools, Nov. 17, 2023
Join E2P during Digital Health Week for a 60-minute webinar on November 17 (12:30-1:30 p.m. ET) to learn how these free point-of-care EMR tools can enable integrated patient care.
Register here.
Food as Medicine Update 2023, Nov. 17, 2023
The Food as Medicine Update series was created to address the knowledge-gap in continuing medical education related to the role of nutrition in patient care. Find out more.
2024/25 Quality Improvement Plans Launch, Nov. 22, 2023
Hosted by Ontario Health to share this year’s priorities and supporting documents. Register here.
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