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  • 2022-23 Annual Operating Plan

    Teams were joined by Fernando Tavares (Program Manager, Primary Health Care Branch, Ministry of Health) on Tuesday, March 29, to review this year’s Annual Operating Plan (AOP). Teams received the 2022-23 Annual Operating Plan Submission package on Thursday, March 24. The submission is due by May 27, 2022.

    The ministry requires completion of the three mandatory parts of the 2022-2023 Annual Operating Plan submission: Part A, Annual Report; Part B, Service Plan; and Part C, Governance and Compliance Attestation.

    These must be completed using MS Forms. The ministry provided teams with the MS Forms links and submission instructions.

    Word versions are below as we heard this may help teams when writing the content. However, it will need to be copied and pasted into MS Forms once you’re done. THE MINISTRY WILL ONLY ACCEPT THE SUBMISSION IN MS FORMS.

     

    Here is the deck from the presentation on March 29.

    Here is the recording:

     

     

    The AOP material that FHTs and NPLCs received by email from the ministry is listed below. If you are missing any of these, please contact your program consultant.

    FHTs

    NPLCs

  • Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act – Tools and Resources for Bylaw Compliance

    The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) was proclaimed on October 19, 2021. Non-profits have until October 19, 2024, to update their bylaws and letters patent to comply with the ONCA.

    To support members with the ONCA requirements, INQ Law has developed the following tools for teams:

     

    Kathy O’Brien and Simmie Palter from INQ Law reviewed  the new tools and ONCA’s impact on FHTs on Tuesday, April 26. Their deck can be seen here.

    Here is the webinar recording:

    Teams are also reminded of the introductory ONCA session that we held on November 19, 2021, with Benjamin Miller from Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO). This education focused on what is new in the ONCA, and steps non-profits can take to set themselves up for success in transitioning to the new requirements under the Act. The presentation deck and recording of that webinar are here.

    Please note of the updated ONCA Template showing a slight change occurring in late 2023. These changes relate to electronic meetings (giving notice, holding them, adjourning them etc.), the composition of the audit committee and the clarification that corporate records can be kept electronically. These by-law changes would have to be approved by special resolution of the members but no government filing would be required for teams that have already updated their By-laws to align with ONCA.

    The FHT template By-law is specific to the FHTs; it includes specific elements from the FHT Funding Agreement that might not apply to NPLCs or CHCs.

    If you have any questions, please info@afhto.ca

  • QI in Action eBulletin #114: Quality & Knowledge Translation Materials 2021 Recap and COVID-19 Vaccination Digital Tools

    QI in Action eBulletin #114: Quality & Knowledge Translation Materials 2021 Recap and COVID-19 Vaccination Digital Tools

    In this Issue:

    • Quality Improvement & Knowledge Translation Materials – 2021 Recap
    • Updated Omicron Guidance
    • Ontario Health e-Reports
    • Supporting EMR Documentation of COVID-19 vaccinations
    • TELUS PSS Toolbar – Assisting in Reconciling Vaccinations
    • Upcoming Webinars

    quality & knowledge translation

     

    Quality and Knowledge Translation screenshot

    Within the AFHTO member portal, members can find the Quality and Knowledge Translation section.  

    Under the Quality Improvement Tools and Resources section, members can find COVID-19 tools to help support EMR workflows for COVID-19 vaccination patient population identification and documentation.

    Additionally, QI resources ranging from standardized D2D queries to member initiatives can be found for teams to adapt and implement within their teams.

    Throughout the year, AFHTO has been a part of multiple research initiatives which wouldn’t be possible without you! Check out the recent research publications and presentations on this page.

    Quality and Knowledge Translation webinar screenshot

    2021 has been a year with many challenges, which teams have responded to with their flexibility and resilience. To share the great work of teams, updates and supports, AFHTO collaborated with many partner organizations to organize webinars for teams. These webinars have been archived in this library within this section for your reference.

    As we plan the webinar schedule for 2022, if you have any suggestions for webinar topics, please email improve@afhto.ca.

    Updated Omicron Guidance
    The COVID-19 Omicron Case, Contact and Outbreak Management Interim Guidance has been updated. This will be available on the Ministry’s website in French and English shortly.

    Ontario Health e-Reports
    As we move into the push of COVID-19 third doses, it will be critical to reconcile the patients with a 3rd booster shot to create a list of those without one. As of November 15th OH eReports have included patients that have received their third dose. There is also a new additional OH eReport which includes the full vaccination history of all rostered patients whose vaccination status is on record. All toolkits on the OntarioMD website have also been updated to work with this new report.

    Supporting EMR Documentation of COVID-19 Vaccinations
    The eCE Automates team at the eHealth Centre of Excellence has launched a new process for the Bernie bot that will help primary care clinicians to document their patients’ COVID-19 vaccinations seamlessly and efficiently within their electronic medical records (EMRs). eCE are offering this virtual assistant at no cost to you or your team. Contact them to learn more.

    TELUS PSS Toolbar – Assisting in Reconciling Vaccinations
    The HRM COVID Immunization Maker toolbar allows you to reconcile your patient’s COVID-19 immunization history in the TELUS PS Suite EMR with vaccination reports received via the Ontario Health Report Manager with one click of the mouse.

    The content can be installed into your PS Suite instance as a custom form and will integrate into your records window using a downloadable reminder.

    By ensuring that patient records contain the correct number of COVID-19 vaccines, you can find those patients who are still not fully vaccinated, as well as those who are eligible and best suited for third shots
    To find out more visit this link.

    Illustration of a group of health professionals holding patients up

    Thank you for all your hard work this year, and our very best wishes for this season. We want to continue to capture your team’s hard work. With Omicron set to become the dominant strain this week, we want to capture how many teams have pivoted their operations for the next two weeks to support the province’s request that health system partners prioritize vaccination efforts, either within their own teams or working in the public health or hospital clinics. To share your team’s story, please fill out this survey before midnight today, December 16th.

    Upcoming Webinars:

    The latest on Omicron and what it means for you and your practice
    Friday, December 17th at 8:00-9:30 am
    Dr. Peter Juni, head of Ontario’s Science Advisory Table, will be providing an important update on Omicron and what it means for you, your practice, and our communities. You will also hear from Dr. Sacha Bhatia, Vice President at Ontario Health, about the health system response and what primary care is being asked to prioritize. Finally, Dr. Shane Tepper will discuss organizing to support vaccination and other services in the Peel community.

    Please register here

    Diabetes Care: Tools And Resources To Support Mental Health Needs
    Thursday January 13, 2022, 12:30–1:30 pm
    Ontario Health is hosting a webinar for endocrinologists, primary care providers, and diabetes educators on screening for mental health needs among people with diabetes, and resources available to support them. This is the first of an ongoing series that will highlight Ontario Health’s three diabetes quality standards.  

    Please register here.

    Quality Rounds: The Reality of Virtual Care: Lessons from The Pandemic
    January 28th, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
    Over the last two years of the pandemic, the popularity and usage of virtual care has increased dramatically. Join us as we hear from patients and providers on the enablers and barriers to delivering and using virtual care during the pandemic, as well as exploring the future opportunities of virtual care in Ontario.

    If you are interested in learning more, please contact Courtney Paxton at Courtney.Paxton@ontariohealth.ca.

    Webinar Series: MyPractice Primary Care Report: Using Data For Improvement
    Please join Ontario Health in this quality improvement webinar series as we learn about the MyPractice: Primary Care Report, a confidential report that includes personalized practice level data, along with suggestions to support you in improving care for your patients. This 1-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1.0 Mainpro+Ⓡ credits. The program is part of a series that has been certified for up to 4 Mainpro+ credits.

    • Session: A focus on using the antibiotic prescribing indicators – January 24, 2022; 12:00-1:00 p.m. Register here.
    • Session: A focus on using the cancer screening indicators – February 28, 2022; 12:00-1:00 p.m. Register here

     

    In Case You Missed It: Check out eBulletin #113 or other back issues here!
    Questions? Comments? Contact us at improve@afhto.ca.

     

  • QI in Action eBulletin #113: Diabetes Care in Primary Care

    QI in Action eBulletin #113: Diabetes Care in Primary Care

    In this Issue:

    • AFHTO 2021 Conference Poster Highlights
    • Your Role In Improving The Population Health Of People At Risk Or Living With Diabetic Foot Complications
    • Query Supports: Identify your Target Population
    • Ontario Health Updates
    • Quality Standards
    • Upcoming Webinars

    AFHTO 2021 Conference Poster Highlights

    At the AFHTO 2021 Conference, we hosted an exhibit of numerous posters highlighting evidence-based, impactful innovations by your colleagues. We encourage you to take a moment to check out these posters and reach out to teams to see how you can implement these innovations too!

    Given November is Diabetes Awareness Month we would like to highlight a few innovations you can implement in your teams to improve diabetes care, all poster innovations presented at the AFHTO 2021 conference.

    1) Proactive Diabetes Care

    Proactive Diabetes Care poster

    COVID-19 disrupted the continuity of care for patients and propagated deterioration of chronic conditions such as diabetes. Credit Valley Family Health Team (CVFHT) proactively assessed the impact of the pandemic on their diabetes patient care using a triangulated approach comprised of a clinic survey, EMR query, and a patient survey. CVFHT prioritized the needs, creating a Just in Time intervention which was a proactive virtual educational strategy designed to reduce deterioration of diabetes outcomes, foster patient engagement and improve patient self-management. The 2-part education intervention utilized a team-based approach and was grounded in principles of learning and behavioural psychology with the goal of promoting behaviour change. For more information, please contact: Dr. Zarifa, gihane.zarifa@thp.ca

    2) Implement Self Management Tools for Patients

    Implement Self Management Tools for Patients poster

    St. Joseph’s Urban Family Health Team’s initiative aims to improve the glycemic control of those with type 2 diabetes, reducing the risk of long-term complications. Their aim is to ensure all patients eligible, are offered flash glucose monitoring to monitor their glucose and provide them with more insight over lifestyle factors impacting their glycemic control. Their aim is that if this monitoring system does improve indices, that all patients requiring insulin therapy are offered this as an option, to improve their quality of life and reduce the risk of long-term complications. For more information, please contact: improve@afhto.ca

    3) Dynamic Digital Engagement

    Dynamic Digital Engagement poster

    Mount Forest Family Health Team, in partnership with IMA Medical Group, demonstrated how Engagement and Success can be tracked differently within a virtual care model. They also included how engagement over time can be leveraged to build more personalized success experiences that enhance their ability to guide themselves from pre-contemplation to action. For more information, please contact: Sarah Pink, s.pink@dafht.ca and Diane Horrigan, dhorrigan@mountforestfht.com

    4) Updating EMR tools for Accessible and Trackable Data

    Updating EMR tools for Accessible and Trackable Data poster

    Wound documentation using a validated tracking tool in combination with proper wound care product selection is a best practice. When Elliot Lake Family Health Team heard from their patients, “Patients really want to know how long it will take to heal their wound” they implemented a tool within their electronic medical record (EMR) to give patients accessible and trackable data. Elliot Lake Family Health Team was able to track wounds and able to predict which wounds will heal and which wounds will be hard to heal. For more information, please contact: Mary Ellen Mitchell, M.Mitchell@elfht.ca

    Wounds Canada- a pair of hands holding another, older hand

     

    Your Role In Improving The Population Health Of People At Risk Or Living With Diabetic Foot Complications

    Earlier this year, AFHTO, in collaboration with Wounds Canada hosted a webinar to provide an overview of your role to improve the population health of people at risk or living with diabetic foot complications across the full continuum of care settings to improve patient experience, outcomes and costs.
    Click here for the recording and slides.

    Query Supports: Identify your Target Population
    MyPractice: Primary Care Report provides an update on the HbA1c Indicator: % of patients with diabetes who had 2 or more HbA1c tests within the past 12 months, approximately every 6 months. In order to assist you with retrieving data in real time from your EMR, the QI in PC Council has created a number of queries which can be found here. Please note, these queries will have to be adjusted per team, but they provide a reference point. In addition, eCE has created a Diabetes Manager.

    On November 18th the QIPC council shared a process that worked well for London FHT that collaborated with ‘Partnering for Quality’ to develop and create comprehensive searches for guiding data supporting quality improvement initiatives on Diabetes, Congestive Heart Failure, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Using the foundational approach of identifying suspects for coding patients, to then selecting targets to improve the patient level of care, and displaying the data in PowerBI analytical software, made quarterly reporting easier and initiated further discussion around what targets to select next.

     
    If there is interest in learning more details about how this may work for you contact the Partnering for Quality team about the PFQ-ID Dashboard toolkit. A simple no cost solution for obtaining your EMR data and presenting it back in an efficient usable way for the team.

    Ontario Health Updates: Upcoming events and programs in support of Diabetes Awareness month
    Content below developed by Ontario Health (Health Quality Ontario)

    November is Diabetes Awareness Month around the world. Did you know that this year also marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin? In Ontario, about one in ten people have some form of diabetes. See below for some upcoming events and resources that can support you in your practice related to care for diabetes:

    MyPractice Primary Care A tailored report for quality care

    Webinar | MyPractice: Primary Care Report: Using Data for Improvement | Monday November 22, 2021 • 12–1 p.m. Ontario Health is hosting a webinar for primary care providers on using the diabetes management indicators in the MyPractice: Primary Care report to drive improvements in patient care. Please register here to join the session. This is the first of an ongoing series that will focus on using data from the MyPractice: Primary Care report for quality improvement.
    This program is part of a series that has been certified for up to 4 Mainpro+ credits.
     
    Quality Standards
    To address gaps in the health care that people with diabetes receive across Ontario, and improve their health outcomes, Ontario Health developed three quality standards:

    • The Type 1 Diabetes quality standard addresses care for people of any age with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.
    • The Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes quality standard addresses care for children and adults who are at risk of developing prediabetes or type 2 diabetes or who already have a diagnosis of either. It includes the assessment, diagnosis, and management of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
    • The Diabetes in Pregnancy quality standard addresses care for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes who become pregnant and people diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It includes preconception care as well as management of diabetes during pregnancy.

    Included with each quality standard is a patient guide you can use to support your conversations when discussing diabetes care with your patients. Stay tuned for information on upcoming webinars related to diabetes.

    Family physicians can now earn up to 5.5 Mainpro+® credits for reading the diabetes quality standards through the Understanding Quality Standards in Primary Care program. To enroll or to learn more, please contact UnderstandQS@ontariohealth.ca.

    Upcoming Webinars:

    Practical Approaches to Polypharmacy: The Gentle Art of Deprescribing
    Dec 1, 2021 (12-1 pm EST) |     Register here.

    In this webinar we will explore approaches to the issues and problems around polypharmacy and deprescribing in primary care patients. We will discuss approaches to the integration of patients’ goals and priorities with evidence. In the second part of the webinar, we will demonstrate the TAPER tool (Team Approach to Polypharmacy Evaluation and Reduction), an integrated pathway designed for use in a primary care team-based approach as routine “prevention” in primary care patients with polypharmacy.

    Using Electronic Medical Records to Choose Wisely: Push, Pull, Nudge
    Dec 1, 2021 (12-1 pm EST) | Register here
    Reducing inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions has been a long-standing challenge in primary care. With the increasing adoption of digital tools in primary care practices, how might we take advantage of features within EMRs to help improve antibiotic prescribing?

    Choosing Wisely Talks on December 1 at 12 p.m. ET will explore efforts to work with EMR vendors to embed antibiotic stewardship tools into their digital workflows. Dr. Darren Larsen, family physician and expert in digital health, will share how leveraging EMRs can not only help improve patient care, but also help change clinician behaviour.

    In Case You Missed It: Check out eBulletin #112 or other back issues here!
    Questions? Comments? Contact us at improve@afhto.ca.

     

  • QI in Action eBulletin #112: Ontario Structured Psychotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder Survey, COVID-19 Guidance Updated, & more

    QI in Action eBulletin #112: Ontario Structured Psychotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder Survey, COVID-19 Guidance Updated, & more

    In this Issue:

    • Ontario Structured Psychotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder Survey
    • COVID-19 Guidance: Primary Care Providers in a Community Setting – UPDATED
    • Ontario Health Updates: Upcoming events and programs related to quality standards (QS)
    • Participate in Research
    • Upcoming Webinars

    Ontario Structured Psychotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder Survey

    The Ontario Structured Psychotherapy program (OSP) has been designed and implemented for people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. Screening for substance use including Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) does occur, however people are not disclosing concerns around their alcohol consumption in initial screenings. Clients often disclose concerns related to alcohol consumption after a few sessions which leaves some clinicians unable to adequately meet their clients needs.

    Addictions and Mental Health Ontario (AMHO), along with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence (MHA CoE), has convened an advisory committee to recommend next steps for an OSP program for clients with mild to moderate AUD. This survey is intended to gather information that would support the committee in making recommendations to support the development of the program.
     
    The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete and will be open until November 12, 2021. Please note, this survey was initially designed for people working in the mental health and addiction sector. Not all question will be relevant to all providers, so feel free to only complete sections that are relevant to your care setting.

    If you have any questions or further comments, please contact karen.cook@amho.ca.

    COVID-19 Guidance: Primary Care Providers in a Community Setting

    Ministry of Health has released a version 9.0 for the COVID-19 guidance for primary care providers in a community setting on October 19, 2021. Sections that are updated are on In-Person, Screening, Testing, and Occupational Health and Safety. Please keep an eye on the Ministry of Health (MOH) COVID-19 website for regularly updated versions.

    Ontario Health Updates: Upcoming events and programs related to quality standards (QS)
    Content below developed by Ontario Health (Health Quality Ontario)

    RGP Toronto Implementation Coaching Series for Delirium Care

    Delirium quality standard

    Join us this fall for a practical coaching series on how you can use the implementation guide for the Delirium quality standard to change care in your workplace! Come on your own or bring a team.

    This will be a dynamic, interactive coaching series where all levels of implementers are welcome—no preparation required. Whether you are just getting started, are started but stalled, or on a roll, this series is for you!

    Part 1: Assemble a Team | October 28, 2021 • 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET
    In this session you will learn how to create an elevator pitch, provide a case for change, and decide how you will engage various stakeholders. REGISTER HERE

    Part 2: Prioritize a Change Idea | November 25, 2021 • 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
    In this session you will learn practical methods to set priorities in diverse groups and how to set up two-way communication mechanisms. REGISTER

     Part 3: Create a Plan | December 16, 2021 • 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
    In this session you will learn how to create a practical action plan, address barriers, and leverage facilitators so that your change sticks. REGISTER

    Mainpro+® Self-Study Program | Understanding Quality Standards in Primary Care | Coming October 2021
    Ontario Health is excited to announce a new opportunity for family physicians to earn Mainpro+® credits by reading the quality standards relevant to primary care. This one-credit-per-hour Self-Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 48.75 credits. To learn more, or to enroll in the program, contact: UnderstandQS@ontariohealth.ca.

    Participate in Research!

    Your opinion matters: Help us develop educational materials for lipid management.

    Researchers at The Knowledge Translation (KT) Program at St. Michael’s Hospital and Women’s College Hospital are collaborating on a study called the “CANHEART Improving Cholesterol Management Study” to improve lipid management and cardiovascular health in Ontario.

    The Community Heart Outcomes Improvement and Cholesterol Education Study (CHOICES) is an Ontario research study being conducted in certain health regions in Ontario with higher than average rates of cardiovascular disease. The study is being funded as part of Canada’s Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) and by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). CHOICES will involve implementing a ‘toolbox’ for cholesterol management to inform and empower people when it comes to the appropriate management of their cholesterol and cardiovascular health. The tools within this ‘toolbox’, such as cholesterol tip sheets, educational videos, and online decision aids, will be widely distributed in the high-risk health regions, to allow people to work with their primary care physician and share in the decision-making process together.

    Currently, we are looking to recruit primary care physicians Ontario wide to review and provide feedback on an online decision aid tool aimed to improve cholesterol management among patients. Participants will be compensated with a $100.00 honorarium for their time.  If you are interested in reviewing the tool and participating in a 30 – 45-minute confidential telephone interview, please contact Research Assistant, Suvabna Theivendrampillai at Suvabna.Theivendrampillai@unityhealth.to

    Are you a Family Physician delivering virtual care?

    A study on digital health and compassionate care led by Dr. Laura Desveaux from Women’s College Hospital is exploring how technology influences interactions in primary care. Family physicians who have experience delivering virtual care (e.g., video visits, asynchronous messaging, and remote monitoring) with their patients are being invited to participate in a 30–45-minute interview over Zoom. The interview will explore your experiences with technology, how you have adapted your practice, and what is needed moving forward. A $75 e-gift card will be provided in recognition of your time. To participate or discuss further, please contact the project lead, Kelly Wu (kelly.wu@wchospital.ca).

    Upcoming Webinars:

    • Delirium Awareness: Untapped Potential for Patient Care and System Transformation, Oct. 27, 2021
      • Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario hosts a webinar with clinical experts to share perspectives in the identification and response to delirium. The session will discuss how care can be transformed by utilizing the delirium quality standard to implement institutional delirium awareness, screening, and monitoring. Register here.
    • Practical Approaches To Polypharmacy: The Gentle Art Of Deprescribing, Nov 3, 2021
      • In this webinar we will explore approaches to the issues and problems around polypharmacy and deprescribing in primary care patients. We will discuss approaches to the integration of patients’ goals and priorities with evidence. In the second part of the webinar, we will demonstrate the TAPER tool (Team Approach to Polypharmacy Evaluation and Reduction), an integrated pathway designed for use in a primary care team-based approach as routine “prevention” in primary care patients with polypharmacy. Register here.
    • Parenting Resilient Children, Nov. 4, 2021
    • CFI@PRI’s first “Rooted in Change: The Centre for Family Initiatives at Pine River Institute Masterclass.” Dr. Brad Reedy of Evoke Therapy Programs will present a formula for increasing resiliency in our children. Topics will include parental anxiety, definitions of Self for parents and children, and how common myths in parenting need to be reconsidered. Register here.

    In Case You Missed It: Check out eBulletin #111 or other back issues here!
    Questions? Comments? Contact us at improve@afhto.ca.

  • QI in Action eBulletin #111: Webinars Repository, COVID-19 third dose, Provider Experience Research & Quality Standard Placemat

    QI in Action eBulletin #111: Webinars Repository, COVID-19 third dose, Provider Experience Research & Quality Standard Placemat

    In this Issue:

    • AFHTO Knowledge Translation & Exchange Webinars Repository Now Available
    • New COVID-19 third dose vaccine eligibility search
    • Seeking pharmacists’ input on experiences and contributions to mental health care during COVID-19
    • Quality Standard Placemat
    • Upcoming Webinars

    AFHTO Knowledge Translation & Exchange Webinars Repository Now Available

    Throughout the year, AFHTO and our partners have continuously provided knowledge translation & exchange webinars on various topics. We continue to support this work on timely and requested topics. To help streamline the process of signing up for upcoming webinars and accessing previous webinars, please refer to this page for a complete list.

    Here is a list of webinars hosted throughout the year – please click the topic area to be taken directly to the webinar recording and if available, supplementary materials:

    Now Available: New COVID-19 third dose vaccine eligibility search

    COVID-19 vaccine eligibility search

    Although two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine provide strong protection against the virus, a third dose may be required for those patients with an increased risk of infection. On August 17, the province released a list of vulnerable populations who are eligible for a third dose, which include transplant recipients, patients with hematological cancers, recipients of an anti-CD20 agent and more. Please note, as eligibility broadens such as the new guidance on September 14th, 2021 eCE is working on assessing changes and aligning efforts. Thus, this query is only up to date to the August 17th eligibility criteria.

    The eHealth Centre of Excellence’s newest EMR vaccine eligibility search will help primary care providers to quickly identify patients from their ambulatory roster who may be eligible.

    You can access the search (for TELUS PS Suite) by downloading it directly from the eHealth Centre of Excellence community portal. More information about COVID-19 Vaccination Support tools offered by the eHealth Centre of Excellence can be found here.

    Note: This search will also be available for OSCAR and Accuro EMRs soon.

    Seeking pharmacists’ input on experiences and contributions to mental health care during COVID-19
    If you are a primary care pharmacist, University of Toronto researchers want to hear from you! Their study seeks to examine primary care team pharmacist contributions to patient mental health care and understand pharmacists’ experiences with collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 15 to 20 min survey includes a mix of multiple choice and open response questions.

    This study from the University of Toronto is co-led by Dr. Rachelle Ashcroft, Assistant Professor at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, and Dr. Lisa Dolovich, Professor & Dean at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy.

    To take the survey, please click on this link: https://bit.ly/SplPharm.

    Quality Standard Placemat
    Content below developed by Ontario Health (Health Quality Ontario)

    Reminder: We want your input on the quality standard placemats!

    Ontario Health has recently developed a tool called the Quality Standard (QS) Placemat that is a resource for primary care providers. The placemat highlights key elements of care for a condition and is an evidence-based, quick-reference tool that concisely summarizes key information from the quality standard and includes links to resources and tools.

    OH is  looking for clinicians willing to review and use any of the QS Placemats for approximately 2 weeks. After that they would then like you to complete a short survey (link below) that will give you the opportunity to provide feedback on the usefulness of the tool.

    If you or one of your colleagues be willing to help us test and provide feedback on the Quality Standard placemats, please complete the following survey by clicking on the link below. OH would appreciate it if you can complete the survey by September 30th, 2021.

    Currently, there are seven quality standard placemats available:

    Survey Link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6387602/Quality-Standards-Placemat-Evaluation

    If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please email Jorge Ginieniewicz at: jorge.ginieniewicz@ontariohealth.ca

    Upcoming Webinars:

    In Case You Missed It: Check out eBulletin #110 or other back issues here!
    Questions? Comments? Contact us at improve@afhto.ca.

  • Register now! Vaccinations in the Workplace: Top Questions Employers Are Asking

    Hello triad members,

    We invite members of the triad to join Maria McDonald from McDonald HR Law for guidance on questions we all have about vaccination in the workplace. Can vaccines be mandatory? Can a policy be written? What do you do if a frontline staff does not want to be vaccinated?

    Join Maria on September 8 from 12 PM to 1:30 PM to learn more!

    Please submit your questions when you register, so she can address what is most top of mind. We will ensure any question that does not get addressed in the webinar receives a follow-up response.

    This webinar is intended for executive directors, admin leads, HR staff, and other management. We leave it at your discretion to share this invitation with staff as deemed appropriate.

    This is being done in collaboration with the Alliance for Healthier Communities, the Indigenous Primary Health Care Council, and the Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic Association.

    Register here!

  • Dietary Omega 3 Fatty Acids for Human Health

    How can dietary fatty acids improve health?

    Come join in a discussion of how to best answer this question.

    Live presentation with 15 min Q&A. 

    Program Facilitator: Dr. Bruce Holub

    Key objectives:

    • Dietary omega-3 fatty acids for mothers and infants in support of optimal cognitive and visual performance
    • Functional foods for Human Health
    • Prevention and management of cardiovascular disease and other chronic disorders

    To register, use the link above (“Register Now” button). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. This program is supported in part by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition.

  • Physicians in the Lead……Developing Capacity

    Sunday, October 16, 2016

    Workshop: Physicians in the Lead……Developing Capacity

    • Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    • Style: Workshop (session is structured for interaction and/or hands-on learning opportunities)
    • Focus: Practical (focus is on how to implement programs and/or practices in the team environment)
    • Target Audience: Leadership (ED, clinical lead, board chair, board member, etc.), Clinical providers

    Learning Objectives

    Physician participants will be introduced to key concepts in leadership and enhance their capacity to impact their own organizations, and ultimately, the system of care. Using case studies, brief exercises and opportunities for discussion, participants will be encouraged to reflect on their own capacity in leadership and learn from colleagues about new strategies.

    Summary / Abstract

    This workshop is designed for physicians who recognize their need to enhance their leadership capacity, whether a leader with a titled position or not.  Family Health Teams are in the midst of substantial change as the entire system will be influenced by new legislation, regional healthcare restructuring, and an unfolding new type of relationship with Ontario’s doctors. This workshop will provide practical approaches to increase your self-awareness as leader, understand better the dynamics of change and encourage you to use systems thinking in order that you can help to navigate the changing landscape of primary care. Participants should be prepared to be fully engaged in the exercises and contribute to group discussion. You will be able to take new knowledge and strategies for leading more effectively back to your own organizations before you even leave the AFHTO Conference!

    Materials

    Slides from the presentation have been posted here.

    Speakers

    Colleen

    Colleen Grady: Colleen is a researcher with a special interest in physician leadership development and complexity science. She brings to her work several years of leadership experience in healthcare, social services and local government and has supported organizations both large and small in how they encourage and cultivate the talent within.  In the last several years her leadership work has been primarily focused around physicians which has been the most fascinating journey of all. She has worked with, and presented to, physicians in B.C. and Ontario in order to support them in the challenges they face working in a complex system with constantly-shifting priorities.  She has had the privilege of working with physicians in both acute care and primary care, including 3 years as Executive Director of a Family Health Team.  Colleen currently holds the position of Research Manager with the Centre for Studies in Primary Care, Department of Family Medicine, at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. 

    Marion

    Marion Howell: Marion serves the Canadian health care sector with a passion for making a difference in the lives of physician leaders.  She is grounded in principles of how to lead in complex systems and works with her client to apply these in challenging real work situations.  Her experience with physician coaching and facilitating has provided her the opportunity to understand the unique roles and constraints associated with physician leadership.

    As a facilitator, Marion understands the importance of bringing practical application of academic models in order to enhance the performance of leaders.  The Iris Group’s workshop design is grounded in research that helps leaders better understand how to lead in complex change. As a coach, Marion has logged 3,200 coaching hours and delivered coaching in leadership programs at the Rotman School of Business, the Schulich School of Management, and Interior Health Authority in BC.  In particular, Marion has been a coach and facilitator for all six cohorts of the Physician Leadership Development Program (PLDP).  Marion brought her program design experience to the working group for the CMA’s Coaching Connections pilot and subsequently delivered coaching to physicians across Canada. For more information about other physician education sessions happening around the AFHTO 2016 conference, check out the Physician Clinical Education Sessions. To find out more about what else is on the agenda, check out our conference schedule.

  • Diabetes Management Outcome Tools webinar

    Come see new Diabetes Outcome tools for Practice Solutions which the Diabetes Community of Practice have created. The tools were created primarily for Registered Dietitians, but during this webinar we are looking for suggestions to modify these for a wide variety of interprofessional health providers. For a recording of this webinar please register to view the video here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1324413807695060483 For more information on this session, please contact Denis Tsang, Lead of the Diabetes Community of Practice at denistsangrd@gmail.com. Members, for more information on the Diabetes Community of Practice, please visit our Diabetes Care page.