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Creating a safer environment for Indigenous Peoples
The Indigenous Primary Health Care Council has just released Ne’ iikaanigaana Toolkit: Creating Safer Environments for Indigenous Peoples. Ne’ iikaanigaana is the Anishinaabe word for ‘All Our Relations’.
The toolkit was created to support mainstream organizations on their journey towards creating safer environments for Indigenous participation, which is inclusive of participating as both an employee and a client or patient seeking services.
Reminder- Supply Ontario survey
The government recently established Supply Ontario, a single integrated supply chain across the public sector that will leverage the province’s purchasing power to provide greater value and consistent access to high-quality products and services.
They’re need your input to help identify opportunities to improve the value they can deliver for your organization and patients, through better supply chain processes. Deadline February 24.
Reminder- primary care virtual groups webinar tomorrow
This webinar is in collaboration with two FHTs transitioning in-person programs to virtual. Scarborough Academic FHT will share how they transferred their CBT skills group for depression and anxiety to online along with the benefits and challenges.
Arnprior FHT is presenting on how they modified an in-person Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab to Virtual in their rural community. In this webinar they will share their patients’ thoughts and feelings on the program adjustment, discussing wins and struggles along the way. Register here.
Pre-budget submission
AFHTO submitted recommendations last week to the Ministry of Finance as part of the 2021 Ontario Pre-Budget Consultations. The submission is entitled “The Heart of Health Care: Delivering Better Primary Care for Ontarians.” This was done in collaboration with the Ontario College of Family Physicians, the OMA Section on General & Family Practice, and the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario. The submission can be read here.
Saegis cybersecurity clinic update webinar Mar 4
This webinar on March 4 will explore Canadian data/trends from the Canadian Centre for Cybersecurity, discuss the top security threats facing your team, and explore best practices to decrease the risk of breaches in the clinic setting. We will take a look at what a cyber-attack looks like, and how to respond if one should happen. Register today.
COVID-19 vaccine fact sheet, cancer screening update and more
Recent updates include:
- COVID-19 Vaccination Tool Kit for Health Care Providers– Public Health Agency of Canada, Feb. 12, 2021
- Ministry of Health resources (any updates to be posted to COVID-19 Vaccine-Relevant Information and Planning Resources – Ministry Programs – Health Care Professionals – MOH (gov.on.ca):
- Memo to primary care provider on involvement and immunization timing
- COVID-19 Vaccines Fact Sheet
- CMOH medical directive (watermark draft)
- Script, COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendations for special populations, documentation of attestation, and allergy referral form
- List of Allergists and Allergy E-consult Service
- PHU contact list
- Sample social media messages and images about COVID-19– Public Health Agency of Canada, Feb. 12, 2021
- COVID-19 Vaccines communication tool kit for Indigenous communities– Public Health Agency of Canada, Feb. 12, 2021
- Update #8 Health System COVID-19 Pandemic Response- EN and FR– Ontario Health, Feb. 3, 2021
- The Science Behind Vaccine Dose Intervals: Answering Healthcare Worker Questions– Ontario Hospital Association video, Feb. 2021
We continue to update several pages on our site with resources and news:
- Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates– the original page, with news and Ministry situation reports (please note that the Ministry Situation Reports on COVID-19 are posted daily so review them to better understand the provincial response)
- COVID-19 Vaccination Information
- COVID-19 assessment centres in Ontario
- COVID-19 information for Patients, Caregivers and the Public
- Infection control resources and tools for primary care
- H+K Memos and Insight Notes on Government Press Releases
- Management and operations, human resources and COVID-19
- Mental health and wellness during COVID-19
- Providing Comprehensive Care During COVID-19
- Resources for Re-opening
- Virtual Care, Digital Health and COVID-19
Wellness Together Canada
Wellness Together Canada is Canada’s first and only online platform offering immediate mental health support for people of all ages, in every province and territory, and in both official languages.
It provides a “stepped care” model where Canadians can be instantly connected to virtual mental health services, from a five-minute self-assessment, to extensive support and resources, to live phone, video or text counselling with a mental health professional or crisis responder.
All services and resources are available at no cost to users, ever. This includes:
- Immediate crisis support
- Mental health self-assessment and monitoring
- Access to self-directed virtual programs
- Moderated community of support
- Virtual group coached anxiety program
- E-courses, including drop-in mindfulness class
- Live one-on-one counselling support by video, phone, or text
Visit Wellness Together Canada for 24/7 access to free mental health and substance use support at wellnesstogether.ca.
OCFP Awards – call for nominations
Nominate your colleagues for an OCFP award. Multiple categories ae open, including regional Family Physician of the Year. Deadline Feb. 28, 2021
CPSO policy consultations including MAID
CPSO is conducting policy consultations on the issues below. You can provide your input by March 15 for the first and April 12 for the rest:
- Complementary and alternative medicine
- Medical assistance in dying
- Planning for and providing quality end-of-life care
- Professional obligations and human rights
Noninvasive Fetal RhD Blood Group Genotyping Task Force
The PSO Advisory Committee is looking for representation from the following categories to join the Noninvasive Fetal RhD Blood Group Genotyping Task Force:
- Primary Care (Family Medicine, Midwifery, Nurse Practitioner)
- Care for Indigenous Populations and/or Remote Care
This is a short-term task force that will provide evidence-based and clinical/scientific leadership advice on implementation considerations for noninvasive fetal RhD blood group genotyping in Ontario. The terms of reference are here.
How to Apply (Deadline: February 24, 2021):
- Complete and submit the RhD Task Force Survey
- Forward your CV to pso@bornontario.ca
Engaging and supporting caregivers in primary care teams: working together to improve outcomes and enhance the patient, caregiver, and family experience, Feb. 25, 2021
Cohosted with Ontario Caregiver Organization, this webinar will highlight resources and opportunities for teams to support and engage caregivers.
Infection Prevention and Control at Work: Basic Awareness Training
The PSHSA recently released this free, 30-minute training module for Ontario workers to recognize and prevent infection hazards in the workplace. Learn more here.
Goal Management Training for Treatment of Executive Dysfunction, Feb. 19, 2021
Learn more about the intervention, research, and models to deliver Goals Management Training virtually. Learn more here.
Changing the way we work: Long COVID and lessons from the UK, Feb. 19, 2021
The COVID-19 CoP by the OCFP is covering learnings from the Dr. Greenhalgh, a renowned primary care researcher and GP in the UK. Learn more here.
Atopic dermatitis seminar for healthcare professionals, Mar. 1, 2021
The Eczema Society of Canada and University of Ottawa is hosting this webinar aimed towards primary care providers.
Find out more here.
Personal Resilience for Hospice Palliative Care, Mar. 3, 2021
Learn how to enhance personal resilience during even the most challenging times.
Find out more here.
Advancing Excellence in Transgender Health, Mar. 4, 2021
The aim of this conference is to bridge this gap and provide information and resources to better equip Nurse Practitioners providing care to Gender Diverse individuals. The highlight is hearing the patient perspective. Find out more.
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