There are many new resources and learning opportunities for AFHTO members, here is some reading for over the holidays to help prepare for the New Year (scroll down for further details):
- Quality Improvement Planning (QIP) – Navigator and Guidance Materials now available
- RNAO-MOHLTC Primary Care Fund to augment the Nursing Education Initiative
- Quality Improvement Decision Support Specialists’ (QIDSS) Symposium, January 20 to 22, 2014
- Prevent More to Treat Less: Public Health and Primary Health Care Conference, June 4 & 5, 2014
Quality Improvement Planning (QIP) – Navigator and Guidance Materials now available Login information for the Health Quality Ontario (HQO) QIP Navigator has been sent to all primary care organizations. All QIPs will need to be submitted through the QIP Navigator by April 1, 2014. If you have any difficulties logging in or have not received your password please e-mail QIP@HQOntario.ca for assistance. QIP templates and guidance documents can also be accessed directly online: http://qipnavigator.hqontario.ca/Resources/PrimaryCareSector.aspx RNAO-MOHLTC Primary Care Fund The Ministry has provided additional one-time funding to augment the Nursing Education Initiative (NEI) to support Ontario’s primary care registered nurses to refine their knowledge, skills and competencies; as a step towards enabling full scope of practice. Full rules are online; however, if a primary care RN has completed an educational program within the past 90 days they are encouraged to apply. Primary Care RNs could be eligible for up to $1500 in reimbursement and do not need to be an RNAO member to apply. Note that this is only for 2013/14, so applications submitted after March 15, 2014 may not be considered for the special funding. For complete details on the NEI and to apply, visit: www.rnao.ca/NEI Upcoming Events: January 20 to 22, 2014, Quality Improvement Decision Support Specialists’ (QIDSS) Symposium The QIDSS symposium is a unique opportunity for professional development tailored specifically to Quality Improvement Decision Support Specialists (QIDSS). It aims to optimize the utility of the QIDSS position in supporting host and partner FHTs in their QI efforts and investments. QIDSS will learn from industry experts, EMR vendors, and colleagues on industry standard best practices. The symposium also facilitates peer learning among specialists from across the province to support the new and evolving QIDSS role. Registration and program information have been e-mailed to QIDSS and host employers. June 4 & 5, 2014, Prevent More to Treat Less: Public Health and Primary Health Care Conference For the first time, Public Health and Primary Health Care will be hosting a joint conference focused on the shared vision of promoting the best possible health and wellbeing for everyone living in Ontario. This conference will take place June 4 & 5, 2014 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North. It will include inspiring presentations, panel discussions, learning and networking sessions that will enable representatives from both sectors to learn from each other and share best collaborative practices on shared priorities. Please visit: preventmoretotreatless.ca to see the Call for Participation details on the themes and sub-themes, the types of sessions, and the criteria that will be used to evaluate the submissions. The online submission form will be open in the New Year and a notification will be sent when it is live. In the meantime, please start brainstorming your presentations and reaching out to potential co-presenters.
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