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Over 120 submissions received for the AFHTO 2019 Conference
Thank you to all those who applied! If you are part of a group that has prepared an abstract, please ensure your group contact has received the email with the subject: “AFHTO 2019 Conference: Abstract received confirmation“.
If your contact person has NOT received this confirmation, please contact info@afhto.ca by 9:00 a.m. tomorrow, May 1.
Doctors’ Day is May 1
Tomorrow, May 1, the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) and health care organizations across the province will be recognizing the amazing contributions made by Ontario’s doctors. Ontarians can submit their story at oma.org/doctorsday.
Patient stories will be shared through the OMA’s social media channels throughout the month of May. Posters with real stories are also available for download and printing. You can also join the conversation with hashtag #DoctorsDay.
A special thank you to all the family doctors working with our teams for the great care you provide to your patients each and every day.
CHOGIP Choice and Voice webinar on May 22
Looking to switch your employee health and dental benefit plan? AFHTO members are invited to a webinar to learn more about the CHOGIP benefit plan geared towards primary care organizations!
AFHTO members who join the plan have access to reduced rates for dental benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability amongst other types of coverage. Enjoy an overview of the features and ask any questions you may have about this choice and voice focused benefit plan.
Register to attend the webinar on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 12:00 PM.
Free assistance from practice facilitators in Ottawa area
Want free assistance from knowledgeable Practice Facilitators? Does your team need help identifying and implementing evidence informed strategies to address gaps in care while monitoring progress over time?
Teams in the Ottawa area are invited to join the Ottawa Practice Enhancement Network (OPEN), which aims to support primary care practices achieve quality improvement (QI) goals. Teams can use a goal identified from their Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) or any other area of interest. Click here for more information.
Training and capacity building in healthy childhood development survey
Do you support the health and well-being of children and their families? The Nutrition Resource Centre (NRC) wants to hear from you. Have your say on NRC’s future development of training, tools and resources in early childhood development.
Please take a few minutes to complete this survey on training and professional development needs and tell us how we can enhance and strengthen your knowledge and skills. Deadline May 13.
Seeking input: draft quality standard for transitions in care
A new quality standard is being developed to address a common experience for Ontarians that tests the ability of our health system to offer seamless care – the transition home from the hospital.
Both the quality standard and accompanying patient guide are being developed by Health Quality Ontario. Share your thoughts on a draft quality standard and patient guide by May 14, 2019.
HPCO CoP Health Care Consent & Advance Care Planning In Ontario, May 7, 2019
Learn about an algorithm that aids and outlines the process of informed consent using the treatment of CPR. Find out more here.
Transitions in Care: A Quality Standards Webinar, May 8, 2019
Learn about a draft quality standard for quality care for patients transitioning from hospital to home. Find out more here.
IFIC Canada Virtual Community Webinar Series: Global Tour Of Integrated Care And What It Means For Us, May 14, 2019
Learn how others around North America have successfully integrated care practices. Join for the first monthly meeting with IFIC. Join the first virtual conversation.
Community Health Connections 2019, June 12 & 13, 2019
Join CACHC and AHC for their Community Health Connections conference held in Ottawa. Learn more here.
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