Bits & Pieces: Astra-Zeneca pause supporting documentation, CMOH webinar and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Supporting documentation for Astra-Zeneca pause COVID-19 Education with Daniel Warshafsky, Office of CMOH, June 9 Happy Foot Health Month- plus article on initial diabetic foot screening COVID-19 vaccination clinic workflow update Provincial Antigen Screening Program – Intake Portal and more Relevant reports and studies- patient perspectives […]
Georgian Bay FHT & OHT partners opens appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines in Collingwood
Collingwood Today published May 25, 2021 By Collingwood Today Staff The local family health team is also offering second doses of AstraZeneca to anyone who had their first dose between March 10 and 19. Are you 18+ and waiting to receive your first dose of COVID-19 vaccine? Appointments still remain for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine […]
Central Lambton FHT provides 440 COVID-19 vaccines, hopeful for more
The Independent published April 29, 2021 By Healther Wright, The Independent It was all hands on deck as the Central Lambton Family Health Team (CLFHT) hosted a large vaccination clinic at the Greenwood Recreation Centre in Petrolia. The town suggested the doctors use the vacant arena to hold a clinic which was first expected to […]
Pause of first doses of AstraZeneca/COVIDSHIELD Update
In This Issue: Pause of first doses of AstraZeneca/COVIDSHIELD Update mRNA Vaccines in Primary Care Ontario Matching Portal COVID-19 vaccination clinic workflow and mass upload tips & tricks Community of Practice: Primary Care Participation COVID@Home A Big Thank You! Dear Members, You have probably already heard that the Ontario government announced on May 11th that […]
Bits & Pieces: nursing week, EMR audit materials, vaccination workflow and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Nursing Week EMR/EHR Auditing Obligations video and materials COVID-19 vaccination clinic workflow and mass upload tips & tricks Member stories High-risk healthcare workers to get second dose sooner, VITT guidance and more IPHCC youth-produced social media and video series on vaccine promotion Message for pregnant individuals […]
QI in Action eBulletin #107: COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Workflow and Mass Upload Tips & Tricks
In this Issue: COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Workflow and Mass Upload Tips & Tricks Ontario Health Updates: Quality Standards (QS) Recent Research Publications Upcoming Webinars COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Workflow and Mass Upload Tips & Tricks As teams move from pilot COVID-19 vaccination clinics to mass vaccination clinics, drive-thru vaccination clinics and in-clinic vaccinations, we […]
Bits & Pieces: mental health week, updated Directive #2 Q&A, phase 2 prioritization and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Mental Health Week Member stories Updated Directive #2 Q&A, phase 2 prioritization, supporting patients with IDD and more Reminder- EMR/EHR Auditing Obligations, May 7, 2021 Free seated desk yoga, May 12 Mask removal rules for the lunchroom Seeking input on an occupational medicine mentoring program curriculum […]
Ontario government’s paid sick leave legislation doesn’t go far enough
Shared by the Primary Care Collaborative Ontario government’s paid sick leave legislation doesn’t go far enough and too many workplaces remain open: Workers need protection that provides flexible paid sick leave for illnesses, to self-isolate and to get vaccinated TORONTO – April 30 – Simply put, this just isn’t enough. As well, far […]
Arnprior & District FHT, VTAC and COVID-19 vaccination drive through clinics
Arnprior & District Family Health Team continues to support COVID-19 efforts April 23, 2021 – Arnprior & District Family Health Team (ADFHT) has been hard at work supporting local residents in addressing their needs as a result of the pandemic. ADFHT is one of the key partner organizations taking the administrative lead in […]
April 27th Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out
In This Issue: Introduction including Ontario Science Table brief Responding to Patient Concerns About the AstraZeneca Vaccine Message from Ontario Health (Cancer Care) – Guidance for Primary Care & General Medical Imaging for Vaccine-related Adenopathy COVaxON Primary Care Community of Practice New and Updated Resources Dear Members, We are writing to provide you with an […]
Bits & Pieces:Doctors’ Day, identify patients in hot spots and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Doctors’ Day May 1, 2021 New EMR postal code search helps identify patients in hot spots Member stories Key messages to address AstraZeneca concerns and more Respiratory Care During COVID-19 slides and video Community Health Equity Builders program 2021 census update Upcoming events including EMR/EHR auditing […]
H+K Memos and Insight Notes on Government Press Releases and More
As Ontario and the federal government announce new measures regarding COVID-19 and other initiatives, H+K releases memos and insight notes to help clients understand the latest developments. These are listed below and will be updated as more become available. H+K Ontario Insight Note – Ontario COVID-19 Update- April 26, 2021 H+K Ontario Insight Note – […]
Rideau FHT vaccinates hundreds at drive-thru clinic
CTVNews article published April 24, 2021 By Colton Praill, CTV News, Ottawa OTTAWA — Against a backdrop of multiple waitlists, cancelled bookings, and the hunt for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, some Ottawa family doctors are offering a simple solution. A drive-thru clinic that vaccinated hundreds of people on Saturday. “The process was amazing. We got an email […]
Bits & Pieces: join over 200 people for lung health webinar and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Reminder – Respiratory Care During COVID-19: What Have We Learned One Year Later, April 21, 2021 Member stories COVID@Home webinar video & resources, pregnancy & breastfeeding tools and more Microsoft Teams update Improving the population health of people at risk or living with diabetic foot complications […]
Q&A Refresher with Maria McDonald, vaccination roll-out CoPs and input for the next OHT webinar
Inside Managing and Supporting Staff throughout COVID-19: Q&A Refresher with Maria McDonald COVID@Home Primary Care Vaccination Quality Improvement Community of Practice (Ontario Health) – Next Meeting is April 22! OCFP community of practice Next webinar on OHT learnings! Reminder: Webinar on EMR auditing obligations COVID-19 and patient responsibility Hello Executive Directors and Administrative Leads, We’d […]
Central Lambton FHT hosting AstraZeneca vaccination clinic
Blackburn News published April 20, 2021 By Josh Boyce, Blackburn Sarnia The Central Lambton Family Health Team (CLFHT) is launching a COVID vaccination clinic this week after receiving 200 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine. The mass clinic is being held at Petrolia’s Greenwood Rec Centre on Friday, April 23, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Executive […]
Porcupine Region’s COVID-19 cases surge while providers like Kapuskasing and Timmins Academic FHTs provide AstraZeneca Vaccines
Timmins Today published April 20, 2021 By Maija Hoggett, Timmins Today With a significant surge of COVID-19 cases across the Porcupine Health Unit region, medical officer of health Dr. Lianne Catton says people are sharing it amongst themselves in the north. “There are not a lot of links to travel with this surge. We need to […]
PCC calls for more supports for essential workers and workplaces, more robust community vaccination rollout & isolation supports
Shared by the Primary Care Collaborative Toronto – April 17, 2021 – The organizations of the Primary Care Collaborative echo the alarms being sounded by our healthcare and public health colleagues since Friday. There was no doubt given the modelling from the Ontario COVID-19 Science Table Advisory Board on Friday afternoon that additional measures were […]
East Wellington FHT purchases vaccination fridge with donation from Erin Rotary Club
The Wellington Advertiser published April 14, 2021 By Advertiser Staff ERIN – East Wellington Family Health Team (EWFHT) officials say they are very grateful to the Rotary Club of Erin for its generous donation of $4,000 for the purchase of a vaccine fridge for the Erin clinic. The donation allows the health clinic to protect […]
QI in Action eBulletin # 106: COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility – EMR Searches for Primary Care
In this Issue: EMR Searches for Primary Care eConsult Specialty Groups Share your COVID-19 Initiatives Upcoming Webinars EMR Searches for Primary Care To support primary care with COVID-19 vaccination during Phase Two of Ontario’s roll out strategy, the team at the eHealth Centre of Excellence can provide EMR searches that enable clinicians to more efficiently […]
City of Lakes FHT part of Sudbury pilot project for AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
CTV News Northern Ontario published April 15, 2021 By Alana Everson, CTV News Northern Ontario VideoJournalist SUDBURY — There are some new options opening up for people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. In Sudbury, a family health team is part of a pilot project administering the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. The first vaccination clinic was Monday. “The province […]
Tilbury District FHT takes on the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Chatham Daily News published April 14, 2021 By Mark Malone The Tilbury District Family Health Team began giving the AstraZeneca-made vaccine for COVID-19 to its 55-and-older patients this week. Its health team is one of two primary-care providers in Chatham-Kent administering doses as an extension of the province’s pharmacy vaccination program. More are scheduled to be […]
COVID@Home
Shared by the Ministry of Health Last updated June 2, 2021 COVID-19 pandemic has led to unexpected surges in demand on the provincial healthcare system, and healthcare settings across the province face patient capacity constraints, potentially affecting care for all patients. In an effort to ease these constraints on the healthcare system, Ontario Health is […]
Mobilizing Primary Care to Support Hospitals with COVID@Home and Ramping up COVID-19 Vaccinations
Dear triad members, Last night we received a memo from Matt Anderson, President and CEO of Ontario Health, that outlines the severity of the situation in hospitals due to the increase in COVID-19 cases. Ontario is facing a severe crisis with hospital capacity due to the surging number of cases. The positive COVID-19 cases announced […]
Ontario stay-at-home order and the Phase 2 COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan
Dear Executive Directors and Administrative Leads, The third province-wide stay-at-home order took effect today at 12:01 AM. Under the stay-at-home order, primary care teams are encouraged to continue virtual care wherever possible but do not stop or delay in-person care. It remains at a clinician’s discretion to determine if a patient needs to be seen […]
Temagami FHT hosts successful COVID-19 vaccine clinic
The Star article published April 7, 2021 By Jamie Mountain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TEMAGAMI – Temagami’s seniors aged 70 and up and priority healthcare workers were some of the latest to receive their first Moderna COVID-19 immunizations. The Temagami Family Health Team, in conjunction with the Timiskaming Health Unit, hosted a one-day vaccine clinic on March […]
Haliburton Highlands FHT vaccination clinic provides relief to elders: ‘overwhelmed and so thankful’
Minden Times article published April 7, 2021 By Sue Tiffin In just eight days, over about 40 hours, a team of people made up of physicians, nurses, paramedics, administrators, roads crew, volunteers and spouses of those team members vaccinated 1,946 people in Haliburton County. “It was a very successful few days,” said Kimberley Robinson, executive director and […]
Stay-At-Home Order Welcome But More Needed
Shared by the Primary Care Collaborative April 7, 2021 – The Primary Care Collaborative welcomes the Ontario Government’s announcement of new provincial measures to stop the alarming spread of COVID-19. While the vaccine rollout continues across the province, we are in a race against the variants, and bold action was needed to protect all Ontarians, […]
Bits & Pieces: respiratory care during COVID-19, Stay-at-Home order and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Respiratory care during COVID-19: what have we learned one year later, Apr. 21 Ontario needs a Stay-at-Home order Member stories Lessons learned from KFLA Moderna community vaccination clinics and more UpToDate discount reminder Evaluation and performance improvement for OHTs CoP and webinar Upcoming events including improving […]
Ontario needs a Stay-at-Home order
Ontario needs a Stay-at-Home order, community vaccination plans, and paid sick leave for ALL workers to stop spread of COVID-19 variants, reduce the burden on health care TORONTO – April 6, 2021 – Amid an alarming rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the Primary Care Collaborative shares concerns expressed by the Ontario Hospital Association, […]
Bancroft Community FHT physician raises awareness about COVID-19
Bancroft This Week article published April 6, 2021 By Nate Smelle Since the pandemic first appeared in Ontario, Dr. Carolyn Brown of the Bancroft Community Family Health Team has been on the front-lines of the local fight to prevent the spread of COVID-19. With the third wave of the pandemic now setting records in terms of […]
Bancroft FHT Vaccinates Over 1000 People from COVID-19
My Bancroft Now article published March 26, 2021 By Trevor Smith-Miller, My Bancroft Now Over one thousand people have been vaccinated in North Hastings today. The Bancroft Family Health Team, in partnership with the Health Unit and QHC, says they have vaccinated 1040 people at their clinics at QHC North Hastings and the Legion. However, they […]
Provincial AstraZeneca Primary Care Pilot launches amongst Dufferin County, Wellington & Guelph FHTs
Yahoo News article published March 18, 2021 By Paula Brown, Shelburne Free Press Residents in Dufferin County, Wellington, and Guelph between the ages of 60 and 64 will now have access to the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine through their family doctor. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) Public Health announced in a press release on Tuesday (March 16) that they has been added […]
April 5th Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out
In This Issue: Vaccinating in Primary Care COVaxON Primary Care Community of Practice COVID@Home Monitoring for Primary Care Provincial Antigen Screening Program COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility EMR Searches COVID-19 Learning Opportunities New Resources Relevant Ministry Guidance Documents for Primary Care Dear Members, We are writing to provide you with an update from our united Primary Care […]
Bits & Pieces: oxygen saturation monitors for COVID@Home, Primary Care Collaborative and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Oxygen saturation of COVID home monitoring Announcing the Primary Care Collaborative Your role in improving the population health of people at risk or living with diabetic foot complications Member stories Joint letter on vaccine dose intervals for indigenous populations Patient-facing document updates, Gen. Hillier memo and […]
Joint Letter on Vaccine dose intervals for Indigenous populations
To: Premier Doug Ford Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier, Minster of Health Cc: Dr. Dirk Huyer, Coordinator, Provincial Outbreak Response Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Re: Changes to dosing schedule for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution to Urban Indigenous populations March 26, 2021 Dear Premier Ford and Minister […]
Overview of the 2021 Ontario Government Budget
2021 Ontario Budget – Ontario’s Action Plan: Protecting People’s Health and Our Economy An overview of the Ontario government’s budget March 25, 2021 Overview Yesterday, March 24, the government released the 2021 Ontario Budget entitled “Ontario’s Action Plan: Protecting People’s Health and Our Economy.” This budget builds on the investments announced last March in “Ontario’s […]
Bits & Pieces: phase 2 guidance, cancer screening rock stars needed and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Cancer screening rockstars needed Reminder- Supporting Older Persons at Home, March 25 COVID-19 vaccine roll-out & hesitancy in Indigenous communities Guidance on phase 2 prioritization for COVID-19 vaccination and more National Newcomer Navigation Network – N4 Virtual health care for patients with developmental disabilities- study Excellence […]
See a video tour of a Georgian Bay FHT drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic
Collingwood Today article published March 14, 2021 By Erika Engel, Collingwood Today While the term drive-thru usually refers to a coffee run, in Collingwood and Wasaga Beach, it’s also the method of delivery for vaccines against COVID-19. Just like the coffee chains, you arrive to the local drive-thru clinics and check-in to confirm your (pre-booked) order […]
March 19th Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out
Dear Members, We are writing to provide you with an update from our united Primary Care COVID-19 Vaccination Collaborative (PC-VAC*). This week’s key messages that we shared with vaccine decision-makers can be found here. The projections from the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table and Modelling Consensus update on COVID-19 Table on March 11 suggests […]
Bits & Pieces: community investment grants, free legal services and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue CIRA community investment grants Happy Nutrition Month Members’ stories Family Justice Centre -free legal services AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine & thromboembolic events, MOH updates and more COVID-19 support available for isolated seniors and people with physical disabilities OMA burnout survey White papers on population health management and […]
Guelph FHT to operate 2 new vaccination clinics opening in Guelph
Guelph Today article published March 11, 2021 By Kenneth Armstrong, Village Media A pair of new large vaccination clinics are set to join the Guelph landscape within the next week, one on the University of Guelph campus and the other at SkyJack in the city’s north end. The clinic at University Centre at U of […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-out & Hesitancy in Indigenous Communities
Vaccine Distribution Update Shared by Lambton Public Health Shared May 2021 See this video of Kyle Stonefish, Community Health Supervisor for Walpole Island First Nation, who explains how COVID-19 has affected Indigenous communities in southwestern Ontario, and why everyone should seriously consider getting vaccinated. It also speaks to the need to continuing to engage in […]
Year-End Ministry of Health Updates
Dear Executive Directors and Administrative Leads, We had a year-end call with ministry officials last week and would like to provide an update on multiple operational topics that were discussed. AOP submission There will be a pause on AOPs for 2021/22. They will resume for an April 2022 submission. While there will be no […]
Bits & Pieces: leaving no story untold, IHPs and outcomes in diabetes care, and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Don’t leave your team’s stories untold Happy Pharmacy Appreciation Month Members’ stories Saegis Cybersecurity Clinic Update 2021 slides and video AFHTO 2021 Conference survey deadline today How IHPs affect outcomes in diabetes care- input needed Patient and staff on the vaccine, guidance updates, armpit lumps and […]
Ontario Health Unit Vaccination Plans
Shared by the Toronto Star Updated March 2021 The Toronto Star collected data on how each Ontario Region will roll out COVID vaccines. The 21 Public Health Units responded; 8 were found online; 5 were not found at the time. Ontario Health Unit Vaccination Plans, by Health Unit Algoma Public Health Unit Brant County Health […]
March 8th Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out
Dear Members, We are writing to provide you with an update from our united Primary Care COVID-19 Vaccination Collaborative (*PC-VAC). This past week’s key messages that we shared with vaccine decision-makers can be found here. Today, the primary care organizations had an opportunity to present to some public health units, members of the Ministry’s Public […]
Renfrew County FHTs & Partners providing virtual mental health and addiction walk-in counselling clinic
The Recorder and Times article published March 2, 2021 By Pembroke Observer and News Renfrew County residents often face a long wait time when they need to access mental health and addiction counselling. In response, the Renfrew County Collaborative E-Walk-In Counselling Clinic (WICC) has launched to provide children, youth, adults, and families with free, same-day […]
Akausivik Inuit FHT offering vaccinations for Inuit in Ottawa
Nunavut News article published March 1, 2021 By Trevor Wright The Akausivik Inuit Family Health Team (AIFHT) is hosting ongoing clinics that started Feb. 17 to deliver Covid-19 vaccines to Inuit in Ottawa, one of Canada’s southern cities with the largest population of Inuit. About 200 people within the first few days of the clinic were […]
Joint Letter on Ensuring Equity in Ontario’s Vaccination Campaign
March 1, 2021 To: Premier Doug Ford Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier, Minister of Health Cc: General (Ret.) Rick Hillier, COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force Dr. Dirk Huyer, Coordinator, Provincial Outbreak Response Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health Alison Blair, Associate Deputy Minister, Pandemic Response and Recovery Patrick Dicerni, Assistant Deputy Minister Nadia Surani, […]
March 1st Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out
Dear Members, We are writing to provide you with an update from our united Primary Care COVID-19 Vaccination Collaborative (PC-VAC*). This past week’s key messages that we shared with vaccine decision-makers can be found here. The Collaborative has been working closely together and is meeting regularly with representatives from the Provincial Vaccine Task Force, public […]
How primary health care helps health systems adapt during the COVID 19 pandemic: OECD report
OECD Policy Responses to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Strengthening the frontline: How primary health care helps health systems adapt during the COVID 19 pandemic Feb. 10, 2021 Abstract Health systems continue to adapt to cope with the COVID‑19 pandemic. Much focus has been placed on the scaling-up of hospital capacities. However, the pandemic is also deeply affecting […]
Bits & Pieces: vaccine learnings webinar, 2021 conference and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Learnings from primary care: Vaccine roll-out across Ontario Urgent reminder- Supply Ontario needs primary care voices AFHTO 2021 Conference: tell us what YOU want, what you really, really want Black Health Matters: Building a primary health care system that works Prescribing nature: PaRx launches in Ontario […]
Guelph FHT rallies 98 doctors to write letter encouraging community to get vaccinated
Guelph Today article published February 18, 2021 By Guelph Today Staff When your opportunity comes to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, take it. That’s the message from nearly 100 doctors with the Guelph Family Health Team who signed an open letter to the community. “It’s to protect yourself and protect others,” said Ross Kirkconnell, the health team’s […]
February 17th Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out
Dear Members, We are writing to provide you with an update from our united Primary Care COVID-19 Vaccination Action Council (*PC-VAC). Last week’s key messages that we shared with vaccine decision-makers can be found here. We are mindful that the news regarding vaccines is evolving daily, and we will have to continue to be prepared […]
Bits & Pieces: cultural safety toolkit, many vaccine resources and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Creating a safer environment for Indigenous Peoples Reminder- Supply Ontario survey Reminder- primary care virtual groups webinar tomorrow Saegis cybersecurity clinic update webinar Mar 4 PHAC COVID-19 vaccination toolkit for HCWs, many Ministry resources, and more Wellness Together Canada OCFP Awards – call for nominations CPSO […]
Wellness Together Canada
Shared by Wellness Together Shared on February 11, 2021 Now more than ever, the mental health of people across Canada is being challenged. The COVID-19 pandemic is often thought of as a public health crisis, but it is also proving to be a mental health crisis. Services nationwide continue to experience unprecedented demand as people […]
QI in Action eBulletin # 104 – Identifying Priority Populations for COVID-19 Vaccination from EMRs
In this Issue: What is POPLAR? POPLAR and COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization Data Security & Privacy How to Register? COVID-19 Cancer Screening Tip Sheet for Primary Care Providers Primary Care Patient/Client Virtual Care Experience Survey Upcoming Webinars What is POPLAR? The Primary Care Ontario Practice-based Learning and Research Network (POPLAR) is an initiative of Ontario’s six […]
Bits & Pieces: COVID-19 collaborative home monitoring resources, fact sheets and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue COVID-19 collaborative home monitoring program resources now available Happy Psychology month Supply Ontario survey Interprofessional primary care during COVID-19: a survey of the provider perspective Correction-anti-racism webinar series open to members COVID-19 vaccine fact sheet, cancer screening update and more Reminder- primary care virtual groups webinar, […]
Winter Highlights 2021: AFHTO Leadership Council
The AFHTO Leadership Council met on February 4, 2021. Below are the highlights from the winter 2021 council meeting; updates on last week’s meeting with officials at the Ministry of Health; and links to useful resources. AFHTO review Highlights of the work that is keeping AFHTO busy were shared with the council, including COVID-19 vaccination […]
February 6th Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out
Dear Members, We are writing to provide you with an update from our united Primary Care COVID-19 Vaccination Action Council (*PC-VAC). This week’s key messages that we shared with vaccine decision-makers can be found here. We are mindful that the news regarding vaccines is evolving daily, and we will have to continue to be prepared […]
Georgian Bay FHT launches a Home Monitoring Program with their OHT for COVID patients at home
Collingwood Today article published January 29, 2021 By Collingwood Today To better support residents in South Georgian Bay who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and are recovering at home, the South Georgian Bay Ontario Health Team (SGB OHT) has launched a Home Monitoring Program to care for high-risk patients with suspect or confirmed COVID-19. A similar […]
Bits & Pieces: engaging and supporting caregivers webinar Feb. 25 and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Engaging and Supporting Caregivers, Feb. 25 Members’ stories Anti-racism webinar series open to members Mental Health and Additions Centre of Excellence supports for HCW and more Now is the Time to Choose Wisely: Advancing QI slides and video Improving access and navigation to psychological services during […]
Follow-up on ED check-in calls Jan. 26 & 27 – and additional tools and resources
This email is being sent to EDs/Admin Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. Dear triad members, We had our first 2021 regional ED check-in calls on January 26 and 27. The eight check-ins last year were valuable to AFHTO for our advocacy and support efforts, and teams tell us the calls […]
Joint Letter on Vaccination roll-out and Community Providers
Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 Subject: Vaccination roll-out Dear Premier Ford and Minister Elliott: Our members/staff are engaged community health providers who have been fighting on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic since it began. We are aware that vulnerable and home-bound individuals in the community are slated as the next priority group to receive […]
Bits & Pieces: primary care virtual groups webinar, immunization for specific groups, and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Primary care virtual groups – transitioning a CBT program & cardio-pulmonary rehab program to virtual Members’ stories Planning immunization for specific groups, complicated grief and more Online safety and data backup- tips from TechSoup Canada IBS/Low FODMAP diet: video series from Thames Valley FHT RDs Ontario […]
January 22nd Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out
Dear Members, We are writing to provide you with an update from our united Primary Care COVID-19 Vaccination Action Council (*PC-VAC). This week’s key messages that we shared with vaccine decision-makers can be found here. There are several updates this week: Vaccination Availability: The delays reported from Pfizer seem likely to affect availability of vaccination […]
Bits & Pieces: Free PPE portraits, STBBI funding opportunity, and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Free PPE portraits Togetherall funding ended, vaccine education for patients and more Members’ stories Joint letter on paid sick leave Apply for HIV and Hepatitis C funding by Jan. 29 Reminder- Now is the Time to Choose Wisely: Advancing Quality Improvement in Primary Care, Jan. 27, […]
Joint Letter to release Mental Health and Addiction Funding
January 19, 2021 Dear Minister, We would like to thank you and your team for your ongoing work in ensuring the people of Ontario stay safe as we combat the pandemic. Your tireless efforts are greatly appreciated. We are writing about a commitment of funding that was made by your government in the Fall 2020 […]
January 15th Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out
Dear Members, We are writing to provide you with an update from our united Primary Care COVID-19 Vaccination Action Council (*PC-VAC). Each week, we advocate for a shared set of bottom-line messages to vaccine decision-makers. You can read the bottom lines for this week here. We are also committed to sharing with you weekly news […]
Joint Letter on Paid Sick Leave
January 14, 2021 Sent via email Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen’s Park Toronto ON M7A 1A1 Dear Premier Ford, Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the evidence has become clear: paid sick leave is essential to protecting our province from the catastrophic impacts of unchecked virus transmission, and its toll on marginalized populations. We are a […]
2020 COVID-19 News and Updates
news Provincial Command Table Memos Other news and updates DM OH CMOH memo COVID19 update May 29 2020 DM OH CMOH memo COVID19 update May 25 2020 DM OH CMOH memo COVID19 update May 22 2020 DM OH CMOH memo COVID19 update May 20 2020 DM OH CMOH memo COVID19 update May 15 2020 DM […]
Bits & Pieces: Ontario declares 2nd state of emergency, COVID-19 projection update, and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Ontario declares second state of emergency Update on COVID-19 projections, guidance for prioritizing healthcare workers for vaccines, and more ‘Nobody is safe’: Ontario Hospital Association CEO speaks out on a province in crisis Podcast series on AFHTO members- update SGFP member survey Registration open: COVID-19 CoP […]
January 8th Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out
Dear Members, As you are aware, the COVID-19 response is changing rapidly. As mentioned earlier this week, the Primary Care COVID-19 Vaccination Action Council* is very active in provincial advocacy efforts. We are meeting regularly with many partners including the Ontario Hospital Association, Public Health, Ontario Medical Association, Ministry of Health staff and Vaccine Task […]
Register for ‘Can employers make vaccinations mandatory? What you need to know
This email was sent to EDs/Admin Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. The Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario, the Alliance for Healthier Communities, the Indigenous Primary Health Care Council, and the Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic Association have come together to host a webinar on widespread HR questions across teams as […]
2020 H+K Memos and Insight Notes on Government Press Releases and More
H+K Ontario Insight Notes 2020 As Ontario and the federal government announce new measures regarding COVID-19 and other initiatives, H+K releases memos and insight notes to help clients understand the latest developments. These are listed below and will be updated as more become available. H+K Ontario Insight Note – Ontario Welcomes Health Canada Approval of […]
COVID-19 Situation Reports 2020
Here is a complete list of COVID-19 situation reports received in 2020. We have noted a glitch from #202 to #333 (now #303) and are working to update them. If you would like to receive an affected report, please email info@afhto.ca. Situation Report #336 _ COVID-19 _ Rapport sur la Situation #336 _ COVID-19 […]
Bits & Pieces: Mobilizing for vaccination in LTC, COVID vaccine updates, and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Mobilizing for vaccination in Long Term Care COVID vaccine updates and more Members’ stories Can employers make vaccination mandatory? How are you using virtual care to support the delivery of palliative care? Access to neonatal follow up Upcoming events including Advancing QI in Primary Care and […]
Mobilizing Primary Care for Vaccination in Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes and Beyond
This email was sent to EDs/Admin Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. Dear triad members, Happy New Year and to a healthier 2021 for everyone. We are writing with an update as well as a request as it relates to primary care’s role in Phase 1 of Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout. […]
Bits & Pieces: details on shutdown, COVID vaccine resources and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Details on provincial shutdown COVID-19 safety and planning COVID vaccine foundation webinar video and more Members’ stories Additional funding for mental health and addictions services HPCO continues virtual activity wellness hub Upcoming events including Advancing Quality Improvement in Primary Care and more Details on provincial shutdown […]
COVID vaccine update: what you can do to prepare
Dear members, We know that you are already receiving many questions about the COVID-19 vaccine(s) and the distribution plan from your communities. The people you care for are going to see many messages from a variety of sources. Your communities look to you for trusted advice. As a united partnership, we are advocating for […]
Bits & Pieces: new COVID vaccine information, Min. Patty Hajdu and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Appreciation event for health care, Dec. 16, 2020 MOH updates on COVID vaccine and more Results of draw for Legal Issues webinar series Senior friendly care learning series for clinicians now available in French Call for abstracts- Choosing Wisely Canada Find an OT search tool Upcoming […]
Potential Transfers to Ontario Health
Sent on Behalf of Matthew Anderson, President & CEO, Ontario Health To: All Team Members From: Matthew Anderson, President and CEO, Ontario Health Date: December 10, 2020 Re: Potential Transfers to Ontario Health As part of our ongoing commitment to keep you informed of organizational transformation efforts, provided here is an update on the discussions […]
Critical Role of Comprehensive Primary Care in COVID-19 Wave 2 Response
To: Helen Angus, Deputy Minister of Health Alison Blair, Assistant Deputy Minister Matt Anderson, CEO, Ontario Health David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Re: Critical Role of Comprehensive Primary Care in COVID-19 Wave 2 Response Our calls to action in a joint letter to the Ministry of Health and Ontario Health Prioritize flu […]
What you need to know now that Health Canada has approved the first COVID vaccine
Dear Members, This week, the Public Health Agency of Canada released Canada’s COVID-19 immunization plan, and Health Canada approved our first COVID-19 vaccine. Both represent significant progress in our COVID-19 efforts and are a testament to our scientific community worldwide and the power of unity. As provinces look to deploy vaccines, your voice and the […]
Bits & Pieces: Q & A with CMHA, initial groups getting the COVID vaccine and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Q& A with CMHA, Dec. 18, 2020 COVID-19 vaccine update Hope for Christmas video Perkopolis for AFHTO members Resources for crisis and more Complicated grief and COVID-19: slides and videos Access to clean drinking water to all First Nation and Inuit communities Reminder- IHP experience during […]
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 […]
Bits & Pieces: members in newly approved OHTs, updated case definition and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Thirteen new OHTs announced How collaboration created an essential PPE community hub during the first wave of COVID-19 Members’ stories – #PrimaryCareAlwaysThere Reminder- enter to win free registration to Legal Issues for Primary Care Teams series Updated case definition, testing guidance and more Call for applications […]
Bits & Pieces: apply for messaging pilots, free registration for legal webinars and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Teams can apply for messaging pilots Enter to win free registration to Legal Issues for Primary Care Teams series Mental Health Works modules available from CMHA Ontario Urgent need for physio student placement Quality standard placemats- low back pain and osteoarthritis Recommendations for resuming spirometry, Supply […]
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: conference videos and posters and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2020 conference videos and posters Hybrid model of pharmacist services in a large multisite FHT Blast from the past: Data to Decisions article COVID-19 response framework and more Upcoming events regarding health promotion, diabetes and more AFHTO 2020 conference videos and posters Recordings from […]
Bits & Pieces: your COVID-19 survey results at Trillium Research Day & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Trillium Research Day – AFHTO posters and presentation Primary care patient/client virtual care experience survey #StopTheSpread communications toolkit Provider virtual care experience survey IHP experience during COVID-19 Fecal immunochemical test kit update and reminder regarding breast cancer and cervical screening Top ten flu Q & A […]
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 […]
Immediate Need for Case and Contact Management
Dear Executive Directors and Administrative Leads, This message is being sent out on behalf of the Ministry of Health, Population Health Initiatives with regards to their need to immediately support the provincial care and contact management strategy, especially in regions where the COVID-19 numbers are steadily increasing. If you have any team members who can […]
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 […]
Summer Highlights 2020: AFHTO Leadership Council
The AFHTO Leadership Council met on September 9, 2020. Below are the highlights from the summer 2020 council meeting; updates on last week’s meetings with the Ministry, Minister’s Office, and Ontario Health; and links to useful resources for triad members. AFHTO “Summer in Review” Highlights of the work that has kept AFHTO busy this summer […]