Spring Highlights 2022: AFHTO Leadership Council
The AFHTO Leadership Council met on June 14, 2022. Below are highlights from the spring 2022 council meeting, projects that are underway, and links to useful resources, including last week’s webinar on the Working for Workers Act. Compensation Markey Review in Primary and Community Care We know that compensation rates across teams is a huge […]
Bits & Pieces: National Indigenous Peoples Day and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue National Indigenous Peoples Day Apply to join AFHTO’s IHP Advisory Council! Bright Lights Awards nominations now open! Advancing equity in cancer screening for gender-diverse clients webinar materials available Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence seeking clinical leads Monkeypox designated a Disease of Public Health Significance, […]
Infection Control Resources and Tools
Originally posted Mar 10, 2020. Last updated June 15, 2022 *NEW* We have created a list of infection prevention and control tools and resources. New and updated resources will be added to the top of each list as they become available. IPAC shareables #StoptheSpread campaign communications toolkit | OHA, October 14, 2020 Sharables for the […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, infant formula shortage and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Reminder- Ontario Fall Prevention Collaborative June 23 Evaluating program planning using an equity framework at Queen Square FHT New provincial prenatal screening requisition Reminder- Bright Lights nominations open soon- reviewers needed Shortage of infant formulas for infants with food allergies and certain medical conditions […]
Management and operations, human resources and COVID-19
Originally posted Mar. 23, 2020. Last updated June 9, 2022 *NEW* Resources related to COVID-19 for the management and operations of primary care team locations are listed below. New and updated resources will be added to the top of each list as they become available. COVID-19 Vaccinations Flu & COVID-19 Resources Re-opening Resources clinical Operations & […]
Lifting of Mask Mandate Supports and Tools
Dear Executive Directors and Administrative Leads, Yesterday the Chief Medical Officer of Health issued a statement that on June 11, 2022, the remaining Directives of the province’s masking requirements, including on public transit and most health care facilities will expire as of 12:00 a.m. on June 11, 2022. Masks will still be required in long-term […]
Bits & Pieces: Bright Lights coming soon and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Bright Lights nominations open soon- reviewers needed Reminder- Advancing equity in cancer screening for gender-diverse clients, June 17 Cyber Security Centre of Excellence updates Speak Up Ontario is now Advance Care Planning Ontario Management of Cases and Contacts of COVID-19 and more Psychological impacts of COVID-19 […]
2021 COVID-19 News and Updates
news News and updates Update on COVID-19 Projections – Ontario Science Advisory Table, December 16, 2021 Responding to Omicron and Protecting Our Progress– Ministry of Health backgrounder, Dec. 10, 2021 A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term– Ontario Executive Council, Oct. 22, 2021 Enhanced COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate with QR Code […]
COVID-19 Situation Reports 2022
Here is a complete list of COVID-19 situation reports received in 2022 up to May 11, 2022. Situation Report #675 COVID-19 _ Rapport sur la situation no 675 COVID-19– May 11, 2022 Situation Report #674 COVID-19 _ Rapport sur la situation no 674 COVID-19– May 10, 2022 Situation Report #673 COVID-19 _ Rapport sur […]
Bits & Pieces: Ontario Fall Prevention Collaborative webinar and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Ontario Fall Prevention Collaborative webinar June 23 Please fill in this quick vaccine survey Member renewal deadline June 30 Free workplace mental health program for health care settings Interim guidance on monkeypox vaccination, COVaxON training, and more Seeking physician input for IMproving performance in Primary Care […]
Bits & Pieces: #AFHTO2022 abstract deadline tomorrow and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2022 conference abstract deadline tomorrow Nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors are open until July 29, 2022 Practical technologies that can enable ageing in place materials available Almost time for Election 2022 Member stories Mental wellness supports, planning vaccination for the under 5-yr olds […]
Mental health and wellness during COVID-19
Originally posted on March 27, 2020. Last updated on July 20, 2022 We will be posting tools and resources to help providers and patients with mental health and wellness throughout and after this crisis. New and updated resources will be added to the top of each list as they become available. We ask teams who develop or […]
Monkeypox Update, Planning Vaccination for the Under 5 and Please Fill in a Quick Survey
Dear Members, We hope you are all doing well and staying safe as we all navigate through this current wave of COVID-19, while closely monitoring the situation concerning monkeypox cases that have been reported in Europe, the US and now in Quebec and Ontario. Please find attached the following information from the Chief Medical Officer […]
Bits & Pieces: advancing equity in cancer screening for gender-diverse clients and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Advancing equity in cancer screening for gender-diverse clients June 17 Welcome to Abisola Otepola Reminder- Practical technologies that can enable ageing in place webinar May 19 Just a couple weeks left for Election 2022 Clinical systems renewal funding guidelines and template National Physiotherapy Month Access to […]
Bits & Pieces: nursing week, OAB funding materials and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Happy National Nursing Week Online appointment booking 2022/23 funding webinar materials available Election 2022: It Takes a Team Online OHIP renewal finally updated June 2- deadline to implement right to disconnect policy Long COVID: aiming for a consensus and more GoodLife – chance to win a […]
Bits & Pieces: Practical technologies that can enable ageing in place webinar and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Practical technologies that can enable ageing in place webinar May 19 ONCA webinar materials available Financial management training series materials available Reminder – deadline to join #AFHTO22 working group today Seeking input on the structure of social work practice in primary care Memo regarding tools for […]
Bits & Pieces: #AFHTO2022 call for abstracts and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2022 Conference: call for abstracts Reminder- online appointment booking funding webinar tomorrow Election 2022: It Takes a Team – on social media! Happy Health Administration Day Doctors’ Day is May 1 Paxlovid prescription forms, masking requirements continue and more MOH “Axe the Fax” survey MOH, […]
Paxlovid Prescription Forms
Dear Members, Partnering For Quality and the eHealth Centre of Excellence have developed resources for PS Suite, Oscar and Accuro to help with Paxlovid prescriptions and referrals. See below for prescription forms and additional resources. PS Suite: (Designed by Partnering For Quality) Download the package: Click here Unzip the .cfm file to your Desktop Import the .cfm […]
Bits & Pieces: funding for online appointment booking 2022/23 and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Online appointment booking funding webinar Apr. 28 AFHTO 2022 Conference: create YOUR hybrid conference. Sign up by May 3 IPAC strategies webinar materials available Member stories Memo on optimizing care and more Upcoming events including improving transitions from youth to adult health care and more Online […]
Prescribing Paxlovid, Fourth Doses and Additional Resources
Dear Members, As COVID-19 hospitalizations and cases continue to rise across the province, the reality of this sixth wave of the pandemic is taking hold with this highly transmissible BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron. Ontario approved fourth doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for those eligible and has now made it possible for physicians and Nurse Practitioners […]
Bits & Pieces: Apr. 14 IPAC webinar and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Reminder – IPAC strategies to ensure a safe environment in primary care clinics Apr. 14 Election advocacy webinar slides and video available Ontario expanding access to COVID-19 antivirals & PCR testing and more Study to investigate barriers in the diagnosis and management of dementia in primary […]
Bits & Pieces: IPAC & advocacy webinars and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue IPAC strategies to ensure a safe environment in primary care clinics Apr. 14 We need you. Provincial election campaign training with Enterprise Canada, tomorrow, Apr. 6, 2022 Welcome to Raveen Bahniwal Member stories Ontario Health and Primary Care, MHA CoE, and HCNS slides and video available […]
Bits & Pieces: This Friday- Ontario Health and Primary Care and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue This Friday- Ontario Health and Primary Care, MHA CoE, and HCNS Member stories Reminder- Your Voice is Important: Election Campaign Training with Enterprise Canada, Apr. 6, 2022 Guidance documents including the new Novavax Nuvaxovid vaccine and more Ontario Health Primary Care and COVID-19 Support CoP BORN […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, farewell to Sandeep and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Farewell to Sandeep Gill Seeking Director of Policy and Stakeholder Relations- deadline Mar. 25 Reminder – Ontario Health and Primary Care, MHA CoE, and HCNS, April 1 Reminder- Your Voice is Important: Election Campaign Training with Enterprise Canada, Apr. 6, 2022 The second anniversary […]
QI in Action eBulletin #116: Role of Primary Care in Vaccine Distribution, QIPs 2022-2023
In this Issue: Understanding the Role of Primary Care in Vaccine Distribution Quality Improvement Plans 2022/23 COVID-19 and Respiratory Virus Test Requisition Form Did You Agree to Be Listed On Online Appointment Booking Platform Bleen? Quality Standard on Transitions from Youth to Adult Health Care Services Recognizing World Delirium Awareness Day Developing A Practice Tool […]
Bits & Pieces: Happy Nutrition Month and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Happy Nutrition Month Where do we go from here? Understanding the impact of preventive screening backlogs video Implications for primary care with the lifting of COVID measures and more Transitions from youth to adult health care services quality standard OCFP Awards – call for nominations extended […]
Living with and Managing COVID-19, Updated Guidance and Events & Webinars
Dear Members, On Wednesday Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, held a press conference where he announced the removal of the mandatory masking requirement for most settings on March 21, with the eventual lifting in most settings by April 27. As part of the Living with and Managing COVID-19 (FR) strategy, a […]
Bits & Pieces: Ontario Health and Primary Care and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Ontario Health and Primary Care, MHA CoE, and HCNS, April 1 Social Work Week Revocation of directive #6 and more 2022/23 Annual Memo – Quality Improvement Plan Ministry and Ontario Health updates, including coverage for continuous glucose monitors Call for expressions of interest for hospital & […]
Bits & Pieces: resilient communities fund and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue OTF Resilient Communities Fund deadline April 6 Happy Pharmacy Appreciation Month Recommended drugs for adults with COVID-19 and more Cannabis and older adults – coming soon OCFP Awards – call for nominations Benefits wayfinder Upcoming events including “From pandemic to endemic? What’s next with COVID”, and […]
Bits & Pieces: election advocacy materials ready and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Provincial Election 2022: advocacy material is now ready CIRA’s Community Investment Program grant application open March 1 Vaccine information sheets updated and more Submission of Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs) for 2022/23 voluntary Update on tests now covered by OHIP Seeking input for social connections and living […]
Updated primary care guidance document, revocation of Directive #2 and other supports
Dear Members, With the announcement on February 14th that the government is moving to the next phase of reopening on February 17th, now more than ever it’s important to keep the pressure on ensuring more Ontarians get vaccinated. Thank you again for all your hard work in supporting your patients and community in all aspects […]
Bits & Pieces: 2022 pre-budget submission, OHIP inequity and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO’s 2022 Pre-Budget Submission Inequity in online OHIP renewal being addressed FHT contract extension confirmed Our response regarding the impact of team-based care on ED visits Windsor Essex OHT announced Updates re revoking Directive #2 and more Accessible Drive-to-Vaccines Program extended Advance care planning guides on […]
QI in Action eBulletin #115: Role of Primary Care in Vaccine Distribution, Funding Opportunities, Partner Updates
In this Issue: Understanding the Role of Primary Care in Vaccine Distribution Clinical Systems Renewal Funding Primary Care Data Reports for Ontario Health Teams (OHTs) Updates from eHealth Centre of Excellence NEW Online Smoking Cessation Program Upcoming Webinars New Research Project! We want to hear from you! AFHTO has partnered with Dr. Rachelle Ashcroft […]
COVID-19 information for Patients, Caregivers and the Public
Originally posted Mar. 23, 2020. Last updated February 9, 2022 *NEW* Resources related to COVID-19 for patients, caregivers and the general public are listed below. New and updated resources will be added to the top of each list as they become available. COVID-19 Vaccine Information After your COVID-19 Vaccine – EN and FR | Ministry of Health, […]
Follow-up on January’s regional calls with EDs and admin leads;update from meeting with the Primary Health Care Branch
Note: This email is going to executive directors, lead physicians, NP clinical directors, and board chairs Dear leadership triad, Thank you to all executive directors and admin leads who joined their regional call with us at end of January. It is always helpful to hear from you, and we hope you found the call and […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, psychology month and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Happy Psychology month Reminder- our new research project; deadline Feb. 11 Vaccine priority for children and more University of Toronto seeking Nurse Practitioner Preceptors Nominate a volunteer for Canada’s Volunteer Awards 2021 Upcoming events including Primary Care and COVID-19 Support CoP and more […]
COVID-19 Outpatient Therapies, Vaccination Updates and Other Updates
Dear members, January has been an incredibly difficult month, and we want to thank you and your teams for all that you have done, and continue to do, for your patients. Encouragingly, the latest update on COVID-19 projections from the Science Table indicates that while hospital and ICU admissions continues to be high, Ontario data […]
COVID-19 assessment centres in Ontario- 2020-21
Here is a complete list of assessment centre updates received in 2020 and 2021. Resource- Recommendations for COVID-19 Assessment Centres- May 28, 2020 Assessment Centre Open Sites Dec 29, 2021 and Summary of Assessment Centre Open Sites Changes Dec 29, 2021 Community Sites Open Dec 29, 2021 and Summary of Community Sites Changes Dec 29, […]
Bits & Pieces: Foundations of Indigenous Cultural Safety and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Foundations of Indigenous Cultural Safety course February 11 is 211 Day Our New Research Project Reminder- moderate-severe depression, anxiety, OCD, and opioid use disorder in primary care Vaccine inventory update and more 2022/23 collaborative quality improvement plan (cQIP) update Upcoming events including CMOH Town Hall and […]
Bits & Pieces: impact of team-based care on ED use and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Impact of team-based care on ED use 2022/23 Collaborative QIP Overview and Supports slides and video now available Burlington OHT mobile app helps people seeking local health & social services Moderate-severe depression, anxiety, OCD, and opioid use disorder in primary care Why Paxlovid isn’t first-line and […]
COVID-19 Clinical Assessment Centres, ConfusedAboutCOVID.ca and updated guidance documents
Dear Members, With the recent news that Health Canada has authorized PAXLOVID for patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 at high risk of developing serious disease, there is some hope that treatment can be made available as soon as possible after diagnosis of COVID-19 and within five days of the start of symptoms. Ontario is […]
Bits & Pieces: new patient resources at ConfusedAboutCOVID.ca and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue New patient resources at ConfusedAboutCOVID.ca 2022 conference planning committee sign up-deadline now Jan. 19 Monitoring Organizational Performance Toolkit now available Updated Omicron guidance and more PocketWell- companion app by Wellness Together Upcoming events including Therapeutic Management of COVID-19 and more New patient resources at ConfusedAboutCOVID.ca The […]
Bits & Pieces: 2022/23 cQIP webinar, FHT contract survey and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue 2022/23 Collaborative QIP Overview and Supports webinar Jan. 18 FINAL REMINDER: FHT contract renewal survey 2022 conference planning committee sign up-deadline now Jan. 19 Member stories COVID resources and more Nominations open for the Ontario Nursing now Awards Naloxone in the workplace consultation Twin Pregnancies: Non-Invasive […]
A Challenging Start to 2022, More Resources and a Continued Call to Get More Shots in Arms
Dear Members, 2022 has not started off the way we had hoped with the rapid increase in Omicron cases and the shift back to online learning for our kids. As Ontario struggles through what looks to be the most challenging wave of this pandemic, we remain heartened and continually in awe of the dedication of […]
COVID-19 Situation Reports 2021
Here is a complete list of COVID-19 situation reports received in 2021. Situation Report #586_ COVID-19 _ Rapport sur la situation no 586_ COVID-19– Dec. 31, 2021 Situation Report #585_ COVID-19 _ Rapport sur la situation no 585_ COVID-19– Dec. 30, 2021 Situation Report #584_ COVID-19 _ Rapport sur la situation no 584_ COVID-19– Dec. […]
“All Hands On Deck” Vaccination, Omicron Update, and Other COVID-19 Resources
Dear Members, It’s been hard and everyone is exhausted. We know what a toll the last 21 months have taken and this week in particular – with the rapid increase of cases due to the Omicron variant – has not been easy. The modeling presented by the Ontario Science Advisory Table yesterday shows that without […]
QI in Action eBulletin #114: Quality & Knowledge Translation Materials 2021 Recap and COVID-19 Vaccination Digital Tools
In this Issue: Quality Improvement & Knowledge Translation Materials – 2021 Recap Updated Omicron Guidance Ontario Health e-Reports Supporting EMR Documentation of COVID-19 vaccinations TELUS PSS Toolbar – Assisting in Reconciling Vaccinations Upcoming Webinars Within the AFHTO member portal, members can find the Quality and Knowledge Translation section. Under the Quality Improvement Tools […]
Bits & Pieces: CMOH & Ministry memos re Omicron and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Focused vaccination efforts in response to Omicron variant #AFHTO2021 videos + 2022 planning committee sign up 2021 University of Toronto Family Medicine Report Post COVID-19 guidance and more Primary care data reports for OHTs video Year-end communications and thank you Upcoming events including new ECHO sessions […]
All Hands on Deck to Increase Vaccination Rates for Third Doses
Message for EDs/Admin Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians Dear Members, Last night, the Primary Care Collaborative members were invited to a meeting with Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Catherine Zahn, Deputy Minister of Health, Ministry of Health representatives and Ontario Health representatives. Dr. Moore provided an update on Omicron and […]
Bits & Pieces: OHIP renewal inequity, member stories and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Inequity in online renewal for OHIP Practical approaches to polypharmacy: the gentle art of deprescribing slides and video available Member stories Interim Omicron guidance, booster letter and more Seeking input on psychological safety factors Together We Care 2022 Virtual Conference: call for content Call for abstracts […]
Bits & Pieces: AI podcast episodes, 5-11 yr old webinar materials and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AI podcast episodes COVID-19 vaccination for children 5-11 years old slides and video available The Delivery of Patient Care in Ontario’s Family Health Teams during the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic Vaccine admin update, CoP resources and more The BETTER Program: building on existing tools […]
Resources and Tools for the Rollout of Vaccines for 5–11-Year-Olds
Dear Members, As you know, Health Canada approved the Comirnaty (Pfizer-BioNTech) COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years old last Friday. The Government of Ontario opened booking beginning today, November 23. Ontario is expected to receive 1,076,000 doses of the vaccine from the federal government for the approximately one million eligible children, which […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, multiple kids 5 -11 webinars and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Introduction to ONCA slides and video available Reminder- information webinar: COVID-19 vaccination for children 5-11 years old, Nov. 29, 2021 Reminder- Practical approaches to polypharmacy: the gentle art of deprescribing, Dec. 1, 2021 Letter for patients regarding children’s vaccine and more Perkopolis for AFHTO […]
QI in Action eBulletin #113: Diabetes Care in Primary Care
In this Issue: AFHTO 2021 Conference Poster Highlights Your Role In Improving The Population Health Of People At Risk Or Living With Diabetic Foot Complications Query Supports: Identify your Target Population Ontario Health Updates Quality Standards Upcoming Webinars AFHTO 2021 Conference Poster Highlights At the AFHTO 2021 Conference, we hosted an exhibit of numerous posters […]
Bits & Pieces: OCFP recognises AFHTO members and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue OCFP recognises AFHTO members at 2021 Awards Ceremony Reminder- Introduction to ONCA tomorrow, Nov. 17, 2021 Implementing social interventions in primary care: article Vaccine administration update, the side effects of bad news and more Workplace violence during care transition toolkit OISE Psychology Clinic welcomes child/youth and […]
Bits & Pieces: webinar re 5-11 yr old vaccination, your voice is key and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Information webinar: COVID-19 vaccination for children 5-11 years old Your voice is key – member consultation forum, Nov. 16, 2021 Celebrating Nurse Practitioner Week Members’ stories Reminder- Introduction to ONCA, Nov. 17, 2021 Third dose recommendations, dose date calculator and more New tools and supports- substance […]
Bits & Pieces: reminder re election consultation, annual report and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Reminder- It’s election time- member consultation forum, Nov. 16, 2021 2021 Annual Report available New date- Practical approaches to polypharmacy: the gentle art of deprescribing Tapering and stopping opioids slides and video available Managing Mental Health in the Workplace During COVID-19 videos and more Just launched- […]
QI in Action eBulletin #112: Ontario Structured Psychotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder Survey, COVID-19 Guidance Updated, & more
In this Issue: Ontario Structured Psychotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder Survey COVID-19 Guidance: Primary Care Providers in a Community Setting – UPDATED Ontario Health Updates: Upcoming events and programs related to quality standards (QS) Participate in Research Upcoming Webinars Ontario Structured Psychotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder Survey The Ontario Structured Psychotherapy program (OSP) has been […]
Letter to the Premier on Mandatory Hospital Vaccinations
The Premier’s Office recently requested input from multiple stakeholders on making vaccinations mandatory in hospitals with a province-wide strategy. AFHTO agrees this is critical in lowering the risk to employees’ and patients’ health from outbreaks, and it helps to address risks to staffing shortages due to illnesses that can be significant and unpredictable. While there […]
Bits & Pieces: early bird tomorrow, AGM and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue #AFHTO2021 early bird deadline tomorrow, AGM & update for next week Join our IHP advisory council! Deadline Oct. 29. Rheumatology in primary care slides and video available Enhanced COVID-19 vaccine certificate with QR code and more Research project to help you identify and provide appropriate information […]
Bits & Pieces: Influenza-like Illness (ILI) provincial guidance and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Influenza-like Illness (ILI) provincial guidance memo for primary care Reminder- rheumatology in primary care, tomorrow, Oct. 14 Introduction to ONCA, Nov. 17 Just one week to early bird deadline, fireside chat & platform update Key update on COVID-19 testing and primary care and more Reminder- Tapering […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, rheumatology in primary care and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Rheumatology in primary care: approach to the patient with peripheral joint pain It’s election time! please register for AFHTO’s member consultation forum AFHTO partnering with 19 to Zero Maintaining immunizations for school-age children during Covid-19 and more Merging Quorum groups: Primary Care and COVID-19 […]
Bits & Pieces: join our IHP Advisory Council, social media panel update and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Join our IHP Advisory Council! National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th AFHTO 2021 Conference: less than a month to early bird deadline & social media panel update Cancer screening digital toolkit Medical exemption resource, impact in Australia and more Seeking female patients’ input […]
Bits & Pieces: 8 new OHTs announced, Pfizer for 5-11 yr-olds and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Eight new OHTs announced Virtual funding opportunities for primary care materials available Malnutrition in primary care: sum zero slides and video available Pfizer for 5-11 yr olds, 3rd dose recommendations, medical exemptions and more Upcoming events regarding cyber security and more Eight new OHTs announced Congratulations […]
Directive 6 Must Apply To Patient-Facing Team-Based Primary Care Providers During COVID-19
To: Hon. Doug Ford, Premier Hon. Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier, Minister of Health Cc: Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ministry of Health Matthew Anderson, CEO, Ontario Health Helen Angus, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Health (outgoing) Re: Directive 6 must apply to patient-facing team-based primary care providers during COVID-19 September 3, 2021 […]
QI in Action eBulletin #111: Webinars Repository, COVID-19 third dose, Provider Experience Research & Quality Standard Placemat
In this Issue: AFHTO Knowledge Translation & Exchange Webinars Repository Now Available New COVID-19 third dose vaccine eligibility search Seeking pharmacists’ input on experiences and contributions to mental health care during COVID-19 Quality Standard Placemat Upcoming Webinars AFHTO Knowledge Translation & Exchange Webinars Repository Now Available Throughout the year, AFHTO and our partners have continuously […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, virtual funding opps and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Reminder- virtual funding opportunities for primary care, Sep. 16 Reminder- COVID-19 malnutrition – how to identify and treat in team-based primary care, Sep. 20 AFHTO 2021 Conference: AI panel update & poster confirmations Additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine in immunocompromised individuals and more Relevant […]
Bits & Pieces: virtual funding opps, aggregate report update, and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Virtual funding opportunities for primary care, Sep. 16 Expanding your differential diagnosis, Oct. 14 3rd dose referral and guidance Update on COVaxON Aggregate Primary Care Vaccination Report Reminder – Pandemic PPE Transitional Supports (PPTS) Keeping our kids safe at school, new IPAC guidance, and more New […]
Bits & Pieces: COVID-19 malnutrition, conference registration and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue COVID-19 malnutrition – how to identify and treat in team-based primary care AFHTO 2021 conference registration now open Thank you for your 2021 Bright Lights nominations Order printed cancer screening awareness materials by Sep. 3 for your team Member consultation forum on election strategy postponed Fall […]
Aug. 24 Update on COVID Vaccines and Resources
Dear Members, Like many of you we share the collective disbelief that we are in Wave 4 of the pandemic, with numbers increasing daily and back to school being just around the corner. We know how tired you are but despite that exhaustion, you are and have always been there for your patients and community. […]
Register now! Vaccinations in the Workplace: Top Questions Employers Are Asking
Hello triad members, We invite members of the triad to join Maria McDonald from McDonald HR Law for guidance on questions we all have about vaccination in the workplace. Can vaccines be mandatory? Can a policy be written? What do you do if a frontline staff does not want to be vaccinated? Join Maria on […]
Bits & Pieces: last chance for Bright Lights, member stories and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Bright Lights nomination deadline this Friday, Aug. 27 Member stories Memo re unused doses, tracking COVID-19 through race-based data and more Call for the government to implement vaccine certificates ECHO Ontario Autism registration open Upcoming events regarding election strategy and more Bright Lights nomination deadline this […]
Bits & Pieces: election consultation, last chance for board award and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue It’s election time! Please register for AFHTO’s member consultation forum Board Award nomination deadline this Friday, Aug. 20 Ontario makes COVID-19 vaccination policies mandatory for high-risk settings and more Federal Holiday on September 30, 2021 – Does NOT impact health care and other provincial employers Seeking […]
Bits & Pieces: tapering opioids, Bright Lights and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Tapering and stopping opioids, Oct. 19 AFHTO Bright Lights Awards – nominations now open Updates on aggregate primary care vaccination reports and more Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) changes Seeking input from healthcare professionals who provide nutrition information and advice Upcoming events regarding asthma and […]
QI in Action eBulletin #110: COVID-19 Vaccination Reports, Cancer Screening Summary and Quality Standard Placemat
In this Issue: COVID-19 Vaccination Reports Resuming Cancer Screening During COVID-19 Quality Standard Placemat Share your Thoughts on Addressing Patients’ Mental Health Needs as a Pharmacist Upcoming Webinars COVID-19 Vaccination Reports Currently COVID-19 Vaccination Reports are available to Primary Care Providers in a few ways that are summarized below: Health Report Manager (HRM®): As of […]
Need for Indigenous Cultural Safety Training and Education for all public servants
To: Hon. Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier, Minister of Health Hon. Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General Cc: Hon. Greg Rickford, Minister, Indigenous Affairs Matthew Anderson, CEO, Ontario Health Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ministry of Health Helen Angus, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Health Re: Need for Indigenous Cultural Safety Training and Education […]
Bits & Pieces: youth grants, updated primary care guidance, back to school and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Youth Opportunities Fund- applications open LAST DAY to submit a poster abstract! Updated primary care guidance, back to school and more Call for interest- BORN’s Health Equity Advisory Group Free furniture donation – Ottawa Upcoming events regarding collaborative Quality Improvement Plans and more Youth Opportunities […]
Bits & Pieces: rides to vaccination sites, immunization reconciliation and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Rides to vaccination sites for people with disabilities Virtual CBT for insomnia slides and video Last reminder- nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors open until July 30 COVID-19 immunization reconciliation tool, maternal-neonatal guidelines and more Request for updated member renewal forms New resources- seniors’ mental […]
Providing Comprehensive Care during COVID-19
Originally posted April 8, 2020. Last updated July 27, 2021. Resources related to COVID-19 to provide comprehensive primary care are listed below. This list will be updated as more resources become available. Jump to Providing Care topics Arthritis COVID-19 Care Kidney Disease Palliative Care and Advance Care Planning Cancer Patients Crohn’s & Colitis Lung Health Social Prescribing […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, virtual CBT and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Reminder – virtual CBT for insomnia webinar today Member stories Primary Care Vaccination QI Support CoP Updated screening form, aggregate vaccination reports and more PTSD, Relationships & Accessible Support slides and video 800 O2 sat monitors remaining- deadline for ordering extended Support to implement large scale […]
Aggregate Primary Care Vaccination Reports for Family Physicians
Dear Triad Members, Yesterday Ontario Health (OH) released a memo about accessing the COVaxON Aggregate Primary Care Vaccination Reports for family physicians working in a Patient Enrolment Model (PEM) of your rostered patients who have been vaccinated. A reminder that you do need a ONE® ID account to access the report – instructions on how […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, board award and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Nominate a partner or healthcare inspiration for an AFHTO Board award Reminder – PTSD, Relationships & Accessible Support, tomorrow July 14, 2021 Vaccinating the last 25% and ramping up in-person visits and more We want your input! Ontario Hepatitis C Elimination Roadmap Upcoming events […]
QI in Action eBulletin #109: Cancer Screening during the Pandemic and Onwards
In this Issue: Cancer Screening during the Pandemic and Onwards Tip Sheets for Primary Care Providers Breast Screening Cervical Screening Colorectal Cancer Screening Ontario Health’s Screening Activity Report EMR Tips to Help you Resume Cancer Screening Upcoming Webinars Cancer Screening during the Pandemic and Onwards Check out our recent Cancer Screening during the Pandemic and […]
Bits & Pieces: virtual CBT for insomnia, call for abstracts and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Delivery of cognitive behaviour therapy for insomnia via virtual platform, July 21 AFHTO 2021 Conference: call for poster abstracts Reminder – PTSD, Relationships & Accessible Support, July 14, 2021 IPAC/PPE FAQ, updates to vaccine product monographs and more Evidence of value: Primary care teams’ experiences of […]
Bits & Pieces: conference call for volunteers, guidance for vaccinated people and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2021 Conference: create YOUR virtual conference. Sign up by July 8 Guidance for vaccinated people, aggregate primary care vaccination report and more Space available in HPCO Virtual Compassion Care Community Centre programs Evaluation of online tool for occupational hand dermatitis Shaping PSHSA 2021-24 strategic plan […]
Aggregate Primary Care Vaccination Report, Provincial Antigen Screening Program and Last Chance to Order Oxygen Saturation Monitors
Dear Triad Members, Please see below for some important information from Ontario Health. Aggregate Primary Care Vaccination Report Together with their stakeholders, Ontario Health will be providing family physicians with a new report to help you identify patients in your panel that have received a COVID-19 vaccine. Additional supports will help you to identify who […]
Bits & Pieces: PTSD, relationships & accessible supports, farewell to Rachel and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue PTSD, Relationships & Accessible Support, July 14 Farewell to Rachel So Attn: Geriatric Clinical Pharmacology and GeriMedRisk only available live Call for applications to Indigenous and expanded midwifery programs Member stories Q&A for mixed COVID-19 mRNA vaccine schedules and more COVID@Home: winding down of distribution pathways […]
Bits & Pieces: 2022 election priorities, free bot to document vaccines and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue 2022 Election Priorities: seeking members’ input AFHTO statement on racism and hate Reminder- Cancer screening during the pandemic and onwards, June 21 Nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors open until July 30 Free bot to help document vaccinations and more Update on the Ontario Structured […]
Update on COVID Resources and Vaccines
Dear Members, Your Primary Care Collaborative* (PCC) would like to update you on a few resources and supports for members with the ongoing pandemic and vaccine rollout. However, before providing any updates, we want to start by expressing our grief and sorrow about the tragic and horrifying events of the last few weeks, recognizing that […]
Gwekwaadziwin Miikan success leads to new pilot project for adults over 30
The Star article published June 10, 2021 By Lori Thompson, The Manitoulin Expositor Five people 31 years and older began a life-changing journey on May 26 when Gwekwaadziwin Miikan (Gwek) kicked off a year long pilot project. There are five people in each cohort in addition to the 10 in the original Seven Grandfathers program for 19 […]
QI in Action eBulletin #108: COVID-19 Vaccination Data & GeriMedRisk
In this Issue: COVID-19 Vaccination Data Workflow Updates COVID-19 Vaccination Information Available via the Digital Health Drug Repository (DHDR) Digital Health OHT Community of Practice (CoP) GeriMedRisk Upcoming Webinars COVID-19 Vaccination Data Workflow Updates As of May 18, 2021, and onwards, Health Report Manager (HRM) has been pushing data prospectively to physicians/nurse practitioners when their […]
Bits & Pieces: cancer screening during the pandemic and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Cancer screening during the pandemic and onwards, June 21 Reminder- COVID-19 Education with Daniel Warshafsky, June 9 Reminder- Update on the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program, June 10 Member stories AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD second dose Q&A, reports of myocarditis/pericarditis after vaccination and more You could have over 22,619 pairs […]
Primary Care Collaborative looks forward to working closely with new Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore
TORONTO, June 2, 2021 /CNW/ – The Primary Care Collaborative (“PCC”) congratulates Dr. Kieran Moore on his official appointment as Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, effective June 26, 2021. We also extend our appreciation to Dr. David Williams for his leadership in this role over the past five years. Thank you, Dr. Williams, for your dedication and important work to keep Ontarians safe, […]
Information & Toolkit on COVID-19 Vaccines for Ontario Youth
Shared by the CMHO Shared on June 1, 2021 Vaccines are now available for youth aged 12 and older. On top of school disruptions, kids lost extra-curricular activities and time with their friends – all of these things are critical to their development. It’s had an enormous negative impact on children’s mental health. Vaccines are giving […]
Bits & Pieces: structured psychotherapy webinar, mixing and matching and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Update on the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program, June 10 Reminder- COVID-19 Education with Daniel Warshafsky, Office of CMOH, June 9 Geriatric Clinical Pharmacology and GeriMedRisk: drug safety for older adults beyond “Start Low, Go Slow” Mixing and matching to be recommended and more Update on Health […]
Tilbury District, Chatham-Kent and Thamesview FHTs partner with community to provide 2 pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics
iHeartRadio article published May 25, 2021 By Lindsay Charlton, CTV Windsor Two COVID-19 vaccine community clinics will be popping up in Chatham-Kent for those 18 and older looking to get their shot. A pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic hosted at Tillbury District Family Health Team at 22 Mill Street in Tilbury will take place on Thursday for anyone […]
Bits & Pieces: vaccine consent and information for youth, physiotherapy month and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Vaccine consent and information for youth and more updates National Physiotherapy Month Member stories Ontario is creating a roadmap to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030 Important information about AstraZeneca second doses and more MindWell for Healthcare Workers Support reminder- BounceBack Call for applications for FASD support […]
Important Information about AstraZeneca Second Doses
Dear members, As you are aware the Ministry announced yesterday that they will make second dose administration of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine available, beginning with those who received their first dose of the vaccine between March 10 and March 19, 2021. For primary care this impacts the primary care clinics that were part of the initial […]
Take 15 minutes just for you – CMHA Campaign
Shared by the CMHA We understand that things are tough right now. More than a year into the pandemic and we’re all feeling the effects. Many of us are struggling with burnout, loneliness, and depression. Balancing the tasks of everyday life – work, parenting, caregiving – has now become more stressful and exhausting. And the […]
Tilbury District, Chatham-Kent and Thamesview FHTs partner Vaccination Clinic Draws Record Turnout
Chatham Daily news article published May 21, 2021 By Mark Malone, Chatham Kent Daily News A record turnout rolled up their sleeves at a mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic Friday at Wallaceburg Memorial Arena. WALLACEBURG – A record turnout rolled up their sleeves at a mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic Friday at Wallaceburg Memorial Arena. More than 1,100 […]