Update on COVID-19 and Moving Towards More Virtual Care
This email was sent to EDs/Administrative Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. These are challenging times and we really appreciate the phenomenal care that is being provided by everyone working in team-based primary care and in health care. As the foundation of the health care system, your relationships with your patients […]
Bits & Pieces: ON state of emergency, COVID-19 updates & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Ontario declares state of emergency COVID-19 updates including memo Selecting an IPAC representative Virtual visit billing codes, PPE recommendations & steps to reduce spread Members’ stories Registration now open for Project ECHO Ontario Bariatric Network (OBN) series starting April 2, 2020 NPAO Patient Choice Award Upcoming […]
Ontario Government Announces Changes to Home and Community Care
Ministry of Health news release background- Feb. 25, 2020 Ontario is modernizing home and community care services to enable the introduction of integrated and innovative models of care. Since its initial introduction, the Home Care and Community Services Act, 1994 and the delivery model it supports have not kept pace with a number of changing […]
Bits & Pieces: prescriptions are for more than just drugs, new location & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Prescriptions are for more than just drugs Our new location Novel coronavirus updates including Q & A on personal protective equipment supply Reminder- Improving cancer screening rates and reducing related disparities, Feb. 20 Lung cancer screening for people at high risk The Promise of Virtual Care […]
Prescriptions are for more than just drugs
Prescriptions are for more than just drugs. Ontario Health Teams should use ‘social prescribing’ to improve our health and wellbeing. Healthy Debate opinion piece by Kate Mulligan and Kavita Mehta Most of the conversation about ending hallway health care in Ontario has focused on the back door of the hospital – moving people out of […]
QI in Action eBulletin #94: Quality and Measurement New Beginnings
In this issue Moving Forward with AFHTO’s Quality Agenda Formation of the Quality Improvement in Primary Care Council Mental Health and Addictions Support Support for Teams Tools and Resources (including standardized EMR queries) Webinar videos and slides (including opioid stewardship) Workshops, events and presentations (including focus on follow up) Upcoming Webinars Moving Forward with AFHTO’s […]
Bits & Pieces: In year reconciliation materials, mental health and addiction QI collaborative webinar & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue In-year reconciliation deadline webcast slides and video Mental health and addiction QI collaborative webinar Increasing access to patients through virtual care visits slides and video Measuring Up 2019 The Unnecessary Conference – Choosing Wisely Canada’s National Meeting Opportunity with Geriatric Mental Health Education Network on Jan […]
QI in Action eBulletin #92: How Can Teams Help Meet The E-Service Needs of Patients?
In this issue What are Patients’ E-service Needs? Prescription Renewals Consult with any Healthcare Provider Online (Email, Virtual Visits, etc.) Specialist Referral Confirmations and Notifications How have Other Teams Implemented Digital Health Tools? Digital Health Week and the QIDS-Essential Summary Resources Upcoming Webinars and Conferences What are Patients’ E-service Needs? […]
Bits & Pieces: Digital health toolbox and virtual care webinars & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Digital health toolbox webinar Nov. 28 Increasing access to patients through virtual care visits webinar Dec. 10 Members’ stories QIDS-ESSENTIAL: the making & meaning of the Quality Improvement Decision Support program Happy Nurse Practitioner Week Primary Care Virtual Community Upcoming events on Digital health and technology […]
Bits & Pieces: Focus on City of Lakes FHT, members in the media & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In this Issue: Focus on City of Lakes FHT Youth Opportunities Fund registration deadline Oct. 9 Executive Director OHT Mentorship Program Members in the media Collaborative Governance workshop slides Ontario Health Team digital supports Call to create transition fund to support patient medical homes in primary care Call for […]