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AFHTO 2021 Conference: create YOUR virtual conference. Sign up by July 8

You can make an impact by joining a working group today. Come behind the scenes and be the first to learn about new developments in the field, influence conference programming and discover the latest innovators in areas directly relevant to your work. Working group members also receive a discount off their registration fee. Find out about our themes and sign up by July 8! Call for poster abstracts also coming soon.

Guidance for vaccinated people, aggregate primary care vaccination report and more

Recent updates include:

• Vaccinated Against COVID-19?  What does it mean to me? PHAC, June 2021
• Aggregate Primary Care Vaccination Report, Provincial Antigen Screening Program and Last Chance to Order Oxygen Saturation Monitors– AFHTO, June 28, 2021
• COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Errors and Deviations Guidance– MOH, June 23, 2021
• COVID-19: Vaccine Storage and Handling Guidance– MOH, updated June 24, 2021
• Second dose fact sheet- EN and FR– MOH, June 2021
• NACI Recommendations on COVID-19 Vaccine Interchangeability slides and video– PHAC, June 21, 2021
• Downloading vaccination receipts– Government of Ontario

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
• 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

Space available in HPCO Virtual Compassion Care Community Centre programs

Recognizing the need for virtual support for seniors, caregivers, hospice volunteers and people isolated at home, Hospice Palliative Care Ontario’s Virtual Compassion Care Community Center (VCCCC) delivers free education and support programs and activities through both virtual and telephone options. The goal is to provide a safe, comfortable, and interactive setting to encourage social support and connections.

They have the capacity to accept new participants and collaborate with other partners to reach a wide array of participants that might require this service. A few programs include the Grief Support Group, Advance Care Planning education, and the Caregiving for Serious Illness and End-of-Life series. Visit the VCCCC for a detailed list of all the programs. If you have any questions, please contact Tomilola John at tomilola.john@hpco.ca or Bolaji Idowu at bolaji.idowu@hpco.ca.

Evaluation of online tool for occupational hand dermatitis

Healthcare workers have many potential hazards in your workplace that can affect your skin and cause skin disease. The Centre for Research Expertise in Occupational Disease (CRE-OD) and Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) are looking for healthcare workers to participate in an online research study evaluating an online learning module for occupational hand dermatitis. For more information visit their site.

Shaping PSHSA 2021-24 strategic plan

Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) is seeking insight as they develop their 2021-24 Strategic Plan. In particular, they have two important questions:

• What lessons have you learned through COVID-19 about making, and keeping, health and safety a priority?   And reflecting on those lessons:
• How do you think your approach to injury and illness prevention will change going forward?

You can access their survey here until July 6, 2021.

OLTCA invitation to submit an abstract

Taking place October 26 & 27, the Ontario Long Term Care Association’s (OLTCA) This is Long Term Care 2021 Virtual Conference: Disruptive Impact & Transformative Change seeks to highlight emerging opportunities, research, and innovations that have arisen during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can submit an abstract or learn more here. Deadline July 12.

PTSD, Relationships & Accessible Support, July 14, 2021

Co-hosted with Couple HOPES, join this webinar with Dr. Candice Monson, Professor of Psychology at Ryerson University, Director of the IMPACT psychology research lab, and Registered Clinical Psychologist as she discusses PTSD and relationships.
Register here.

Primary Care Vaccination QI Support CoP,  July 8, 2021
Join PCPs, EDs & clinical managers from AFHTO, AHC & NPLCA to share learnings, tools and strategies to deliver COVID-19 vaccines in Ontario.
Find out more here.

COVID-19 CoP for Ontario Family Physicians, July 9, 2021
Hosted by the Family and Community Medicine Department at the University of Toronto and the OCFP. Register here.

ECHO Ontario Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) at CHEO, September 7, 2021 – February 15, 2022
Learn how ECHO Ontario Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) at CHEO can help you better care for children and youth. Limited spots available. Find out more here.