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Doctors’ Day May 1, 2021
On Saturday, May 1st at 9:00 p.m., OMA is asking Ontarians to Shine A Light For All They Do. Ontarians can show their appreciation for doctors’ service during the pandemic by turning on their phone flashlights and holding them high.
You can spread the word and share the picture above with hashtags #DoctorsDay & #ShineALightForThem through your channels. You can also find out more at www.doctorsday.ca.
New EMR postal code search helps identify patients in hot spots
Today the eHealth Centre of Excellence deployed a new EMR search that will help primary care providers quickly identify patients in hot spot communities who are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine by post code.
This search can also be found on their community portal. Visit their site to learn more.
Member stories
Central Lambton FHT:
- Central Lambton health team hosting AstraZeneca vaccination clinic and
- Mayor praises Central Lambton FHT’s clinic
Rideau FHT –Ottawa family doctors vaccinate hundreds at drive-thru clinic
You can share your own vaccination stories with our member initiative webform. If you have any questions, please email us at info@afhto.ca.
Key messages to address AstraZeneca concerns and more
Recent updates include:
- April 27th Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out – AFHTO, April 27, 2021
- Key messages to help physicians address patient concerns about the AstraZeneca vaccine– OMA, April 23, 2021- corrected link
- COVID-19 Directive #2: Questions & Answers – Ministry of Health, April 23, 2021
- Guidance for Primary Care Providers –Adenopathy Related to Vaccination– Ontario Health (Cancer Care)- April 16, 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
Respiratory Care During COVID-19 slides and video
On April 21, 2021 we held a webinar co-hosted with the Lung Health Foundation which reflected on best practices & considerations for diagnosing and managing lung diseases during the pandemic.
Slides and video are now available
Community Health Equity Builders program
The Alliance for Healthier Communities is launching its new Community Health Equity Builders program. Individuals and organizations who support health equity can join the movement for a small fee, and gain access to resources, discounted conference and learning session admissions, and get the chance to access primary care research developments and networking events.
The Alliance has designed the program to be an important tool for sharing information, resources, research, and stories of health equity. It’s also a way to expand, enliven and strengthen the collective voice for health equity. Learn more and join the Community Health Equity Builder program, and be part of the movement for the best possible health and wellbeing for everyone.
2021 census update
2021 census collection will begin on May 3, 2021. They have developed the Community Supporter Toolkit and brought together products and resources to help organizations spread the word. And as previously mentioned, for any team whose community has been affected by job losses due to COVID, they are still hiring.
Primary Care Vaccine QI Support Group Webinar Series, April 22- May 13, 2021
Join Ontario Health to learn valuable lessons from pilot sites, gain access to resources, information and quality improvement tips to assist you in moving forward with your vaccine plans.
A Deep Dive into Co-Designing Care Models for your Priority Populations, May 6, 2021
The RISE OHT webcasts will show how your OHT can re-design care for patients in your priority populations, and help every patient in those populations experience coordinated transitions between providers.
Learn more here.
EMR/EHR auditing obligations, May 7, 2021
Join Kate Dewhirst Law to better understand the obligations to audit EMR and EHRs. Learn more here.
McMaster University Review Course in Psychiatry, May 27-28, 2021
Hosted by Continuing Professional Development, McMaster University and accredited. Find out more here.
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