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Grant Applications for Seniors Recreational Programs The Ontario Government is accepting grant applications for a new Active for Life Recreation Stream for seniors under the Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund. The deadline is Tuesday, January 16, 2018. The grant is intended to expand community engagement opportunities for seniors as a part of Aging with Confidence: Ontario’s Action Plan for Seniors. The funded projects are geared towards maintaining/improving functional ability levels through recreation opportunities designed for people over 65 years of age. Seniors must be indicated as the primary target group. Partnerships with other organizations are highly encouraged. |
In this Issue Grant Applications for Seniors Recreational Programs Bright Lights Awards 2012-2017 Yearbook Transitions in Care Ideabook Measuring Up 2017 Proposed Changes to Laws Affecting Ontario Not-For-Profits and Charities Upcoming webinars on changes to ESA, OHIP+ and more |
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Bright Lights Awards 2012-2017 Yearbook In 2017, the Bright Lights Awards celebrated its 6th year. We’re proud to celebrate our past winners, some of whom have decided to share their updates on what has transpired with their programs and initiatives after winning an award. We applaud all our winners and nominees and wish them continuous success! |
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Transitions in Care Ideabook The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) and the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) recently released an ideabook showcasing successful initiatives addressing transitions in care. AFHTO members and affiliated physicians are prominently featured including Taddle Creek, Georgian Bay, Hamilton, Scarborough Academic, Guelph, OakMed FHTs and Dr. Anil Maheshwari of Grandview Medical FHT. |
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Measuring Up 2017 Health Quality Ontario (HQO) released their yearly report on Ontario’s health system in late October. The primary care section (pg. 19) focused on continuity of care, same day-next day access, impact of geography and improvement in colorectal cancer screening rate.
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Proposed Changes to Laws Affecting Ontario Not-For-Profits and Charities On September 14, 2017, Bill 154, An Act to cut unnecessary red tape by enacting one new Act and making various amendments and repeals, received first reading in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. It proposes amendments to three important statutes: the Corporations Act, the proposed Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 and the Charities Accounting Act. |
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2017/2018 Respiratory Illness Surge Knowledge Exchange Webinar, Nov. 28, 2017: Organized by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to provide health system partners an opportunity to learn more about innovative solutions that health organizations across the province have developed to prepare for, and respond to, respiratory illness surge. |
OHIP+ Webinar, Nov. 30, 2017: AFHTO will host a webinar on OHIP+: Children and Youth Pharmacare facilitated by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care on Nov. 30, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Join us and learn what changes this program will bring to your patients. |
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| New Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) Webinar, Dec. 7, 2017: Be prepared for the provincial Ministry of Labour (MOL) site inspections! Join AFHTO & PSHSA (password = AFHTO) to find out how to engage your team in health and safety and ensure workplace compliance. | BILL 148 – Major Changes to the Employment Standards Act, Dec. 5, 2017: Join AFHTO and Maria McDonald of McDonald Health Law for a webinar to learn more about the major changes to the Employment Standards Act and how it will impact your organization. | ||
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