Bits & Pieces: COVID-19 vaccine, wellness series for members and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Changing the way we work – COVID-19 vaccine, public health collaboration, and supporting our teams COVID-19 wellness series: building your team’s psychological PPE Members’ stories including 12 days of Christmas Addition of FluMist to the universal influenza immunization program and more Reminder- The CONCEPT study survey […]
QI in Action eBulletin #101: Primary Care Team Lessons and Patient & Provider Virtual Experience During COVID-19
In collaboration with the Alliance for Healthier Communities In this Issue: Crossing Chasms: Primary Care Teams’ Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Thank You for Sharing Your Teams’ Experiences During The COVID-19 Pandemic Primary Care Patient/Client Virtual Care Experience Survey Primary Care Experience Surveys – Updated Version for OH QIPs Provider virtual care experience survey IHP […]
Bits & Pieces: always open, updated primary care guidance and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue We may be working differently, but we never stopped working Celebrating Nurse Practitioner Week Designing integrated care and indicators for older persons’ health services QSC patient advisor needed 2020 Ontario Budget overview Updated primary care guidance and more Diabetes Awareness Month Upcoming events on advancing diversity […]
Bits & Pieces: address from incoming president Dr. Allan Grill, COVID checklist for primary care & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Address from incoming president Dr. Allan Grill #AFHTO2020: following up Immediate need for case and contact management Member stories- COVID-19 EMR screening, virtual clinic and SDOH New BounceBack client resources available OMA’s OHT white paper Togetherall social media content and mini videos COVID-19 checklist for primary […]
Conversations with local public health units – and additional tools and resources
Dear triad members, After a bit of down time this summer, we restarted our regular regional ED check-in calls. At the beginning of the month we connected with EDs across all regions, and we were joined by representatives from local public health units. We discussed preparation for wave 2 and flu season and how we […]
Bits & Pieces: check your junk mail, how to get up to $150,000& more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue How to get up to $150K to rebuild and recover from the impacts of COVID #AFHTO2020: yes, we’re asking you to check your junk mail Virtual mental health tools demonstration & video testimonial for Mental Health Awareness Day Dr. Elizabeth Muggah now President of the […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories in AFHTO annual report, call for stricter measures to address COVID-19 & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO annual report featuring your stories Letter to the Premier for stricter measures to address COVID-19 Two days to the #AFHTO2020 early bird deadline Indigenous relationship and cultural safety (IRCS) courses COVID-19 testing guidance update and more Survey of IHPs in FHTs during the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Bits & Pieces: OHT partners & #AFHTO2020, updated symptom reference & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Just over 2 wks to the conference- invite your OHT partners Electronic Asthma Management System demo slides and video available BEACON iCBT provincial program – resources & demonstration Sep. 24 Updated symptoms reference and more Member access to conference recordings Learning and improvement collaboratives for Ontario […]
Bits & Pieces: conference panels and on-demand sessions, Kids In Crisis Town Hall & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2020 Conference: panels and on-demand sessions Kids In Crisis Town Hall, September 17 Reminder: COVID-19 ED Surveys end soon Virtual mental health tools – Togetherall and Bounceback demonstrations, Sep. 24 Flu vaccine guidance and more Recently published PHO resources Two new quality standards on asthma […]
Bits & Pieces: Updated primary care guidance, governing through COVID-19 & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Governing through COVID-19 and beyond slides and video available AFHTO 2020 Conference: concurrent sessions and Minister Elliott IHP Sessions: last call for leads In a time of need: a grassroots initiative in response to PPE shortage in the COVID-19 pandemic Updated primary care guidance, sick notes […]
Bits & Pieces: OTF Resilient Communities Fund webinar, cancer screening & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue OTF Resilient Communities Fund webinar Sep 29 Reminder- Electronic Asthma Management System tool demonstration, Sep. 15 IHP Sessions: six leads still needed Breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening and FIT requisition update OMA pocket journal for contact tracing and more Upcoming events including Care Of The […]
Bits & Pieces: IHP session leads, back to school advice, OTF youth grant & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue We need IHP session leads Back to school advice from a Markham FHT physician and a teacher Reminder- 211 Ontario webinar Thursday, August 20- register now Members’ stories OTF Youth Opportunities Fund grant opportunity Updated testing guidance and more Registration open for Project ECHO Ontario Bariatric […]
Bits & Pieces: ED mentorship, $83 million in grants, IHP sessions & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Reminder- ED Mentorship Program Ontario Trillium Foundation redirecting $83 million in grants IHP session leads needed for AFHTO 2020 conference Primary care patient/client virtual care experience survey New Chief Executive Officer for Indigenous Primary Health Care Council Reminder-COVID-19 ED interviews end soon Updated COVID case definition, […]
QI in Action eBulletin #99: Capturing Primary Care’s Response to COVID-19
In this Issue: Primary Care Patient/Client Experience Virtual Care Survey Responding to COVID-19: Understanding How Primary Care Teams Stepped up to Help Support Their Communities and Patients IHP Experience During the Early Phase of COVID-19 Upcoming Virtual Events Primary Care Patient/Client Virtual Care Experience Survey The rapid adoption of virtual care during the pandemic […]
Bits & Pieces: COVID Alert app, governing through COVID-19 & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue The COVID Alert app is now available! “Governing through COVID-19 and Beyond” – Register now for the next governance webinar! Reminder-COVID-19 ED interviews end soon AFHTO Letter to the OMA Negotiations Committee AFHTO 2020 Conference: did you get your confirmation? 211 Ontario – connecting patients to […]
Bits & Pieces: Members’ stories including parking lot injections, infection prevention and control checklist & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Congratulations to members in five new OHTs Members’ stories including parking lot injections Recommendations to the Primary Care Working Group Infection prevention and control checklist AFHTO 2020 Conference submissions due tomorrow Improving the Ontario Disability Support Program application process for health care professionals Seeking physician input […]
Bits & Pieces: COVID-19 ED interviews, IHP advisory council & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue COVID-19 ED interviews Reminder- applications for IHP Advisory Council close July 31 Perkopolis Implications of the Psychotherapy Act- survey Reminder – member renewal deadline July 31, 2020 COVID-19 section Upcoming events regarding youth cannabis use and more COVID-19 ED interviews AFHTO, in partnership with the University […]
Bits & Pieces: apply for Indigenous and expanded midwifery programs, join our ED mentorship program & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Apply for Indigenous Midwifery Programs and Expanded Midwifery Care Models- webinar July 16 Join our ED Mentorship Program! AFHTO 2020 Conference: call for submissions, including Bright Lights Guidance on managing type 2 diabetes and other updates Possible discounts for Microsoft 365 and UpToDate Prenatal screening and […]
Bits & Pieces: create YOUR virtual conference, cancer screening guidance & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Create YOUR virtual conference-deadline July 15 Guidance on resuming cancer screening and other updates COVID-19 tip sheet-management of CT and MRI for recovery planning Survey about COVID-19 physical distancing guidelines Self-help booklet series for people with intellectual disabilities Respiratory Health Forum – call for presentations Upcoming […]
QI in Action eBulletin #98: Team-Based Care Supporting Patient Communities Through COVID-19
In this Issue: Team Based Care Supporting Patient Communities Through COVID-19 Webinar Virtual Visits: Beginning to End Q&A Document QI Resources Team-Based Care Supporting Patient Communities Through COVID-19 Webinar On June 11, 2020 (12-1pm EST) AFHTO, in collaboration with 3 primary care teams, will be hosting a webinar to share initiatives teams are currently doing […]
COVID-19 in Ontario – A Focus on Diversity: Public Health Ontario Report
On June 1, Public Health Ontario released Enhanced Epidemiological Summary COVID-19 in Ontario – A Focus on Diversity . Purpose This report aims to explore neighbourhood-level trends among laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in Ontario who do not reside in long term care (LTC) from a health equity perspective. It combines individual case data with neighbourhood-level […]
Bits & Pieces: members’ COVID-19 initiatives, updated case definition & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue ICYMI- members’ COVID-19 initiatives and vulnerable patient outreach queries World Family Doctor Day Videos for the pandemic from Niagara North FHT for patients and providers Members’ stories Updated case definition, symptom, and screening documents for COVID-19 Call for abstracts- Virtual ADHD Research Day Upcoming events including […]
QI in Action eBulletin #97: Quality Improvement on the Go
In this Issue: Team Based Care Supporting Patient Communities Through COVID-19 Quality Improvement in Primary Care Council Updates Primary Care Practice Reports Upcoming Webinars Team-Based Care Supporting Patient Communities Through COVID-19 Primary care continues to step up and ensure our patients get the care they need. From the beginning of this pandemic to now […]
Bits & Pieces: Virtual Visits – Beginning to End webinar May 20, Nursing Week & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Virtual Visits – Beginning to End webinar National Nursing Week East GTA FHT NP to receive award today Members’ stories, including a musical interlude Resuming scheduled surgeries and procedures and more eReferral to BounceBack Sharing your innovative initiative CAMH COVID-19 discussion forum and app Upcoming events […]
Bits & Pieces: BounceBack free CBT program, primary care guidance update & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue BounceBack free CBT program available AFHTO on The Agenda Members’ stories Updated primary care guidance and more Evidence of value- Health Tapestry Seeking IHP input on current practice Understanding Bronchiectasis webinar audio Primary Care Dietitian Association Doctors’ Day is May 1 Nominations open for the N4’s […]
Examining Interprofessional Teams Structures and Processes in the Implementation of Primary Care Intervention (Health TAPESTRY) for Older Adults using Normalization Process Theory
Available in BMC Family Practice, published April 15, 2020 Authors: Ruta Valaitis – McMaster University Laura Cleghorn – McMaster FHT Lisa Dolovich – McMaster FHT Gina Agarwal – McMaster FHT Jessica Gaber – McMaster FHT Derelie Mangin – McMaster FHT Doug Oliver – McMaster FHT Fiona Parascandalo – McMaster FHT Jenny Ploeg McMaster University […]
How Lakelands FHT Handled a Positive COVID-19 Result At Their Clinic
As told by Dr. Matt Dumas, Lead Physician, Lakelands FHT* In late March, Lakelands FHT discovered that there was a positive case at our Northbrook site. That resulted in the immediate closure of our building. We all had to go home and finish 14 day periods of self-isolation. To our surprise, this meant having to […]
Business Continuity Toolkit, Governance During COVID-19 and more
This email was sent to EDs/Administrative Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. Dear triad members, Hope you are all staying well and healthy during these very challenging times. There have been some new tools/resources and updates we wanted to share with you that you may find helpful: AFHTO’s Business Continuity […]
Bits & Pieces: update re PPE surveys, assessment centres, Zoom bombers & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Update on daily PPE surveys COVID-19 assessment centres and more COVID-19 in Ontario- what do the models show for our future? Members’ stories How to keep uninvited guests out of Zoom meetings and webinars Updated message from Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) Complimentary access to online […]
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 […]
Bits & Pieces: practising equity-focused health care, improving cancer screening rates & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Practising equity-focused health care Novel coronavirus updates including OMA summary guidance Improving cancer screening rates and reducing related disparities, Feb. 20 Reminder- shortening the diagnostic odyssey: rare disease in primary care, Feb. 12 Members’ stories Spotlight on organizing primary care, Feb. 13 Two new quality standards […]
Bits & Pieces: novel coronavirus updates, pre-budget submission & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Novel coronavirus updates AFHTO’s 2020 pre-budget submission We’re on the move Members’ stories Shortening the diagnostic odyssey: rare disease in primary care, Feb. 12 Managing proton pump inhibitor use in older adults: tool Eliminating red and white cards posters Upcoming events on Advance Care Planning and […]
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: first 24 OHTs announced, members’ stories & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue First 24 OHTs announced Members’ stories Evidence of value- professional communication and job satisfaction & continuity of care Rare disease education sessions Reminder- In-year reconciliation deadline webcast Upcoming events on preparing for audits and more First 24 OHTs announced Congratulations to the first cohort of 24 […]
Bits & Pieces: Made-in-Ontario high impact actions feedback, opioid self assessment & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Feedback on Made-in-Ontario high impact actions for Nov. 21 session Member in the media and the Missing Million COPD report Online opioid self-assessment program GoodLife LG TV promotion The Gatehouse programs for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse – Etobicoke/Toronto Upcoming events on health and climate […]
Bits & Pieces: Dr. Linda Lee wins Joule grant for MINT Memory clinics & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In this Issue: Dr. Linda Lee wins Joule grant for MINT Memory clinics Members in the media OHT Webcast Series: The Shift to Shared Leadership video and slides available HQO quality standard updates including mental health transitions Ministry of Health news and updates Upcoming events including improving timely access […]
QI in Action eBulletin #90: Dementia
In this issue What is dementia? What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia? Programs and Initiatives supporting Primary Care Health Support Services for Patients and Caregivers Upcoming QI Events What is dementia? Dementia isn’t a natural part of aging, as it’s an abnormal degeneration of the brain which causes changes in an individual’s ability […]
Bits & Pieces: Faces of Caring, conference registration & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In this Issue: Faces of Caring AFHTO 2019 Conference registration still open New ECHO launching in support of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities Reminder- primary care virtual community meeting Sep. 25 Upcoming events including our OHT webcast series and more Faces of Caring “What I can only describe […]
Bits & Pieces: OHT webcast series reminder, early bird tomorrow & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In this Issue: Reminder- OHT Webcast Series: The Shift To Shared Leadership AFHTO 2019 Conference early bird deadline tomorrow 2019 Bright Lights Hall of Fame Project ECHO Ontario bariatric network update Dorset Hub featured on CBC podcast Reminder- RISE webinar series to address key topics for teams invited to […]
Bits & Pieces: full OHT list now available, member news, conference deadlines & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In this Issue: Full OHT List now available Member news AFHTO 2019 Conference deadlines starting Aug. 9 NEW Ontario follow-up care clinical guidance summaries for breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer survivors Free workshop to develop support for patient-oriented research Managing benzodiazepine use in older adults- tool available LeaderShift Conference […]
Bits & Pieces: AFHTO members & OHTs, last call for LEADS & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In this Issue: AFHTO members & OHTs Last call for LEADS learning series cohorts Tomorrow’s the deadline to join our IHP Advisory Council Seeking input: two draft quality standards for asthma care Advancing frailty care in the community collaborative Primary Care Virtual Community update Seeking your input on patient […]
Bits & Pieces: OHT current state survey, Health Canada funding opportunity & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In this Issue: OHT current state survey Health Canada/PHAC funding on substance use Hotel group rate deadline Aug. 19 Reminder- call for applications: patient digital identity, access and authorization Deadline to join our IHP Advisory Council is July 31 Ministry response on budget adjustments CPSO consultations on draft […]
Bits & Pieces: join the IHP Advisory Council, free conference registration & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In this Issue: Join our IHP Advisory Council! Call for applications: patient digital identity, access and authorization How to come to the conference for free IHP Session Leads needed Considerations for Primary Care Teams as a Not-for-Profit Corporation, July 17 Senior Friendly Care Learning Series Ebola Virus Disease readiness […]
Bits & Pieces: GoodLife 7-day trial available, summer perks, patient-centered performance measurement & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In this Issue: GoodLife 7-day trial available Summer perks Patient-centered performance measurement Project ECHO Ontario Bariatric Network – update your knowledge on post bariatric care and obesity management Seeking caregiver input Join the Ontario Quality Standards Committee Upcoming events including Considerations for Primary Care Teams as a Not-for-Profit Corporation […]
Innovation in Ontario’s Family Health Teams: How Palliative and Coordinated Care Programs are Filling Service Gaps and Keeping Patients at Home
Innovation in Ontario’s Family Health Teams: How Palliative and Coordinated Care Programs are Filling Service Gaps and Keeping Patients at Home Article published in Healthcare Quarterly Today on June 25, 2019 Authors: Monica Aggarwal, University of Toronto; Helen Cluett, Prince Edward FHT; Heather Campbell, Prince Edward FHT; Debbie Korzeniowski, Prince Edward FHT Cindy Jones, Prince Edward […]
Examining the Healthcare Experiences of Foreign-Born Older Canadians: Call for Participants
Examining the Healthcare Experiences of Foreign-Born Older Canadians: A Pilot Study – Call for Participants Overview: Although foreign-born older adults (immigrant seniors) are at a higher risk for certain chronic diseases and negative health conditions, limited Canadian studies have examined healthcare experiences of foreign-born older adults (FBOAs), and few have developed or proposed practical solutions […]
Paediatric Project ECHO: moving knowledge, not people
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) will be launching Paediatric Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) in October 2017. Paediatric Project ECHO aims to connect community-based healthcare providers with specialists at SickKids, to build capacity in the community to care for paediatric patients. Paediatric Project ECHO expands the knowledge base of healthcare professionals through innovative virtual mentorship […]
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Resource
On June 17, 2016, the federal government passed legislation to amend the criminal code to allow access to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) for those who are eligible. To support physicians and nurse practitioners (clinicians), the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care engaged the Centre for Effective Practice to develop a resource to help clinicians […]
RNAO funding Tobacco and Nicotine Intervention
Request for Proposal: TNI Implementation Site Application 2016-2017 The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) is requesting applications from interested and eligible health care organizations to become Tobacco and Nicotine Intervention (TNI) Implementation Sites. A letter of intent to apply is due on Nov 30th, 2016. Applications must be received by the RNAO before 4:00 […]
Experiencing Aging: A Health Care Reality Check from The Change Foundation
Health care services are created with the patients in mind, right? How would your perspective change if you had limited mobility, couldn’t hear properly and had restricted vision? That’s what many seniors experience every day. It’s time for a reality check. The Change Foundation has released two Experiencing Aging videos (also referred to as the […]
Seniors Community Grant funding: application deadline March 4, 2016
Ontario is accepting applications for the Seniors Community Grant Program until March 4, 2016. According to the submission guidelines, eligible applicants “must represent seniors groups or not-for- profit organizations or offer programs or services which directly benefit seniors living in Ontario.” This is an excellent opportunity to forge and/or strengthen community partnerships in order to […]
Preconception Health Care Tool
The Knowledge Translation in Primary Care Initiative is aimed at developing and disseminating health information and clinical tools to support primary care providers. The purpose of the initiative is to improve engagement and enhance communication with primary care providers across Ontario. In collaboration with the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) and the Nurse Practitioners’ […]
Minister’s Year Two Progress Report / Valuing comprehensive interprofessional primary care
Today the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care presented her Year Two Progress Report on achievements in implementing Ontario’s Action Plan for Health Care. The key piece for AFHTO members is the second of the Plan’s three goals – Faster access and a stronger link to family health care. The Minister’s presentation to the Empire […]
AFHTO Conference 2013 Poster Displays
Theme 1 – Leadership and governance for quality 1 The Role of an Interprofessional, Cross-Sectoral Planning and Priorities Committee in the Successful Function and Evolution of an FHT Theme 2 – Using data to improve care 2 Using EMR as a partner: Can an EMR system make you smarter about Diabetes care? 3 […]
AFHTO 2012 Conference – Meeting Needs of Special Populations
The following presentations were made at the conference under this theme: Caring for patients with severe physical challenges “Speak Freely”: Counselling Drop in Clinic for Teens Developing a Patient-centred Primary Care Model for Vulnerable Older Adults How can Family Health Teams promote the health of people with developmental disabilities?: Practical steps that Teams can implement […]
AFHTO 2012 Conference – Leveraging Technology to Improve Quality and Efficiency of Care
The following presentations were made at the conference under this theme: Realizing the Benefits of an EMR using a Maturity Model Framework Have your specialist come to you: Ontario Telemedicine Network Endocrinology Project Can a New EMR Tool Make Caring for People with Pain Easier Chronic Pain in Primary Care: Integrating Clinical Evidence into an […]
Realizing Patient Goals
2011 AFHTO conference presentation PRESENTER (S): Andrea Petroff, BA Honours. Psych, M.I.R. (Masters of Industrial Relations), Executive Director; Claudia Mariano, NP-PHC, MSc Primary Health FHT/ORG: West Durham FHT ABSTRACT: Our commitment to our patients, our community, and to ourselves, to provide the best possible care for chronically ill patients, meant that we needed to take […]
Chronic Respiratory Disease Management in the Community
2011 AFHTO conference presentation PRESENTER (S): Maria Savelle, RN, Certified Respiratory Educator, Nurse Educator FHT/ORG: Stratford FHT ABSTRACT: The Stratford Family Health Team Respiratory Clinic began as a pilot project in June 2009 after it was identified there was a need to assess and provide education regarding patient self-management of chronic respiratory conditions (COPD and […]
Practitioner Experience of an Interprofessional Integrated Primary Care-Based Programs For Seniors
2011 AFHTO conference presentation PRESENTER (S): Dr. Ainsley Moore, MSc, MD CCFP; Joy White, RN-EC, MSN; Kalpana Nair, MSc, PhD; Maria Chacon, MD FHT/ORG: McMaster FHT & Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University ABSTRACT: Background: Multidisciplinary, integrated primary care-based programs involving multiple practitioners are recommended for frail seniors with complex concurrent conditions. This study sought […]
Central Intake Triage
2011 AFHTO conference presentation PRESENTER (S): Dr. Kathleen Brooks, M.D., FRCP (C); Mary Jane McDowell, MSW FHT/ORG: Prince Edward FHT ABSTRACT: Within the services offered by the Prince Edward Family Team nowhere is critical decision making more important than at the point of entry to our mental health system. At a time when demand for […]