6 Days Left. Submit Your Abstract by June 16!
Submit your abstract- deadline June 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM (EDT) The countdown is on. Abstracts due June 16 at 5:00 PM (EDT). If you’ve got an idea, insight, or innovation, now is the time to share it. Don’t wait. Submit your abstract for #AFHTO2025 today. Whether you’re in primary care, public […]
Got a bold idea? Submit your “Wild Card” abstract for AFHTO’s 2025 Conference by June 16!
Wild cards welcome to AFHTO 2025 Power of Primary Care Conference Every year we receive brilliant abstracts that defy categorization, and we welcome them. That’s why we created the Wild Card category under the conference theme: Meeting Needs, Advancing Equity: The Power of Comprehensive, Patient-Partnered Care. Instead of shoehorning them into a theme that […]
Call for abstracts – AFHTO’s The Power of Primary Care
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS NOW OPEN This is more than a showcase. It’s a design session for the future. Ontario’s primary care system is under a spotlight — and finally, under serious consideration. Investments are coming. Expectations are rising. And the window to shape what’s next is wide open. The Power of Primary Care is […]
? Last Chance to Register: Charity Village Courses – Sign Up by May 31st!
Dear AFHTO EDs,CEOs and Administrative Leads, From our previous announcements we have some remaining Charity Village Courses free for AFHTO members. Don’t miss your chance to enroll. You must be signed up by May 29th to secure your spot — but don’t worry, you don’t need to complete the courses before the deadline. Space is […]
Bits & Pieces: important step toward achieving team-based primary care for all Ontarians and more; RSV program and COVID vaccine memos
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue News and updates including important step toward achieving team-based primary care for all Ontarians Reminder- CharityVillage course signup extended to April 18 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease quality standard implementation toolkit Sickle Cell Disease Community of Practice April webinar Osteoporosis toolkit Upcoming events including OMD Educates: Digital […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, HPV testing reminders and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Bright Lights in Action- a member’s story Member stories CharityVillage course signup extended to April 18 Important reminders for HPV testing Connect with your peers using AFHTO’s IHP Directory Seeking Black immigrant family physicians for study regarding ethnicity and race in primary health care provision Obesity […]
Sign up for free CharityVillage governance courses by March 14; plus, call for resources
Hello AFHTO Members, AFHTO/CharityVillage Partnership This is a reminder of our current partnership with CharityVillage, offering our teams a range of free governance courses. Over 100 members across 25 teams took advantage of these sessions last year with positive feedback. Each course offers high value information and practical resources that you can download and keep […]
Bits & Pieces: impact of remuneration and incentives and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue The impact of remuneration, extrinsic and intrinsic incentives on interprofessional primary care teams: results from a rapid scoping review Social Work Week Reminder- Governance 101 Update and Refresh webinar Mar. 6; PHIPA and Patient Records Retention materials available Member stories Happy Pharmacy Appreciation Month Free practice […]
Anticipated Provincial Election News and Advocacy Update
Dear EDs/Admin Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians, I’m reaching out to you today with a detailed update on AFHTO’s recent advocacy efforts, upcoming initiatives, and preparations for the anticipated provincial election. This update outlines critical progress on key advocacy fronts and highlights upcoming opportunities for engagement. Please take some time to go through this […]
Bits & Pieces: apply for IHP Advisory Council and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Applications for the IHP Advisory Council now open Reminder- Lunch and Learn webinar series with INQ Law Member stories News and updates including scoping review of social workers’ professional roles in primary care Registration with CPSO now open for Ontario physician assistants My CancerIQ: Learning personal […]
Bits & Pieces: INQ Law webinars and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Lunch and Learn webinar series with INQ Law Member stories Health law professional development discount for AFHTO members News and updates including physicians eligible to join HOOPP in 2025 Complimentary tuition for Hospice Palliative Care Ontario education Thoughts of harm knowledge study Registration with CPSO opens […]
NEW AFHTO Board of Directors and Strategic Plan 2024 – 2027
Dear AFHTO members and collaborators, I want to personally thank our members in attendance at our annual conference Oct 23 – 25 for a warm welcome in my first week as AFHTO’s new CEO. I deeply appreciate the honesty and openness from which you shared your experience and perspectives. I am grateful to have had […]
AFHTO response to 2024 Fall Economic Statement
Ontario’s community health sector, representing over 200,000 dedicated workers, is at a tipping point. Ontario’s 2024 Fall Economic Statement failed to address the urgent wage gap in the sector that is impacting the care millions of people in Ontario rely on. Community health workers in primary care, mental health and addictions, home care and more […]
Community health sector launches campaign profiling staffing challenges and impact to patient care
Community health sector launches campaign profiling staffing challenges and impact to patient care Sector calls for investments to close the growing wage gap for frontline workers Toronto, October 17, 2024 – Ten provincial associations representing Ontario’s community health sector are raising awareness of a growing wage gap impacting the care millions of Ontarians rely on. […]
Notice of AFHTO’s Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Dear members, Kindly note this Notice of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) which is being sent to board chairs, executive directors, administrative leads, lead physicians and clinic director nurse practitioners of our member organizations. The AGM will be conducted in person only, the morning of the conference, and will take place as follows: Association of […]
Update to AFHTO Triad Summary – September 5, 2024
Dear EDs/Admin Leads, Lead Clinicians and Board Chairs, Hoping this message finds you well and that you all had a great summer. It has been a busy summer for AFHTO as we have been active with our Ontario Health colleagues. On September 5th, 2024, from 12:00-1:30 p.m., AFHTO met with EDs and other members of the […]
Bits & Pieces: vote for your streaming sessions and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2024 Conference: vote for your streaming sessions Deadline for nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors extended to Aug 15 Member stories Connect with your peers using AFHTO’s IHP Directory GoodLife member benefit- 25% off Free, unlimited counselling for the agriculture community News and updates […]
Deadline for nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors extended; Now August 15
Dear AFHTO members: Due to interest from several parties, the deadline to apply to serve on the AFHTO board of directors has been extended to August 15. Please see below for further details. Are you interested in serving on the AFHTO board of directors? The Governance Committee of AFHTO’s board invites anyone who works within […]
Bits & Pieces: ODSP virtual guide and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Ontario Disability Support Program Health Care Professionals’ Virtual Guide Reminder- nominations to AFHTO Board of Directors open until August 1, 2024 Member stories Reminder- nominate a partner or healthcare inspiration for an AFHTO Board award News and updates including Ontario expanding the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) […]
Bits & Pieces: nominations to the Board of Directors open and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors are open until August 1, 2024 Ontario consulting on expanding role of nurse practitioners AFHTO 2024 Conference registration now live Bright Lights deadline next Monday, July 15 Member stories Nominate a partner or healthcare inspiration for an AFHTO Board […]
2024 Conference Themes
Better Outcomes Together: Empowering Teams for Patient-Centered Care The AFHTO 2024 Conference program is built around 4 core themes. Expanding access to team-based care Supporting the implementation of primary care networks Investing in the digital health of primary care Mental health and addictions Conference Theme Descriptions Download a printable PDF of the theme […]
Nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors are open until August 1, 2024
Dear AFHTO members: Are you interested in serving on the AFHTO board of directors? The Governance Committee of AFHTO’s board invites anyone who works within an AFHTO member organization to apply. Please share this call for nominations with all who work in your team and with members on your Board. No prior experience as a […]
Bits & Pieces: Bright Lights nominations open and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Bright Lights Awards nominations now open Member stories News and updates including June 25 All OHT Webinar recording Member question on Grow your own NP program Upcoming events including Adolescent Issues in Epilepsy Bright Lights Awards nominations now open Shine a light on your team’s achievements. […]
Bits & Pieces: create AFHTO 2024 Conference and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2024 Conference: create YOUR hybrid conference. Sign up by April 26 Member stories AFHTO input on proposed new regulation for OHTs Social Prescribing in Ontario Presentation video and materials available News and updates including our letter to the Minister of Health on the 2024 Ontario […]
Bits & Pieces: input for strategic plan and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue We need your input for our strategic plan Member stories Family doctors in rural and remote Ontario – a role for you in practice readiness assessment Reminder- Charity Village course deadline extended to April 15- only 3 courses available now News and updates including a […]
Bill 124 and OHT proposed regulations feedback
Bill 124 Dear Board Chairs, EDs/Admin Leads and Lead Clinicians, As we continue to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of recruitment and retention, it’s crucial for us to stay informed about the impacts of legislative changes on teams. With the recent repeal of Bill 124, we’re eager to hear from you about how this development has […]
Ontario’s community health care associations responded to the 2024 Budget
March 27, 2024 Urgent action is required by Ontario government to address worsening staffing crisis in Ontario’s community health sector Associations representing over 200,000 workers in community health respond to 2024 Ontario Budget TORONTO, ON – Today, a coalition of Ontario’s community health care associations responded to Ontario’s 2024 Budget. While we welcome the government’s […]
Budget 2024: $546 million investment to expand and enhance access to team-based primary care
After a year of advocacy on funding to expand and enhance access to team-based primary care, AFHTO’s advocacy efforts have proven successful as the Ontario government announces a $546 million investment in primary care, aiming to connect up to 600,000 individuals to primary care teams. This afternoon, Ontario’s Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy presented the […]
Bits & Pieces: Pharmacy Appreciation Month and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Happy Pharmacy Appreciation Month Reminder- social prescribing in Ontario webinar April 3 Member stories Charity Village course deadline extended to April 15- only 3 courses available now 2024 OCFP Awards deadline is March 31, 2024 Socio-demographic QIP indicators and resources News and updates including OCFP measles […]
Bits & Pieces: social prescribing webinar April 3 and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Social Prescribing in Ontario April 3 Social Work Week Member stories Bits & Pieces switching to biweekly Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act – tools and resources for bylaw compliance update Bill 64: An Act respecting pharmacare Reminder- Charity Village course deadline today, March 6 News and updates […]
Bits & Pieces: OurCare final report here and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue OurCare final report now available Member stories MOH seeking feedback on proposed OHT designation requirements Reminder- Charity Village course deadline extended to March 6 Primary care physicians enabling integrated care News and updates including TELUS Indigenous Communities Fund Connect with your peers using AFHTO’s IHP Directory […]
Bits & Pieces: even more member funding stories
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Charity Village course deadline extended to March 6 Happy Psychology month News and updates including report predicts big demand for home care Get featured in the 2024 UofT Family Medicine Report Upcoming events including New Clinical Guidelines on Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older […]
$3.1 billion agreement to improve health care in Ontario, with team-based primary care as a central focus
After months of advocacy with both the federal and provincial governments, AFHTO is pleased to let our members know of a new agreement that will see new investment of $3.1 billion into Ontario’s health care system. This investment includes significant funding to increase access to primary care through creating new primary care teams and boosting […]
EOI Funding announcement: $110 million investment to expand and enhance access to team-based primary care
After almost a year of advocacy on funding to expand and enhance access to team-based primary care, AFHTO’s advocacy efforts have proven successful as the Ontario government announces a $110 million investment in primary care, aiming to connect up to 328,000 individuals to healthcare teams. This morning, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Sylvia Jones, […]
Governance support update- deadline February 16
Hello EDs/Admin leads, board chairs, and lead clinicians, AFHTO/Charity Village Partnership This is a reminder of our current partnership with Charity Village, offering our teams a range of free governance courses. Over 100 members across 25 teams took advantage of these sessions last year with overwhelmingly positive feedback. Each course is chock full of solid […]
AFHTO Annual General Meeting Materials
Dear members, In preparation for the annual general meeting, please find attached the meeting material: 2.1 Annual General Meeting Agenda, October 24, 2023 2.2 Annual General Meeting DRAFT Minutes – October 11, 2022 3.1 Nominations Report You’ll also find attached the 2022/2023 Annual Report. Please note, that the previous year’s draft audited financial statements will […]
Notice of the AFHTO Annual General Meeting – Oct. 24, 2023
Dear members: Kindly note this Notice of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) which is being sent to board chairs, executive directors, administrative leads, lead physicians and clinic director nurse practitioners of our member organizations. The AGM will be conducted in person only, the day before the conference, and will take place as follows: Association of […]
Fall Highlights 2023: Ministry of Health (MOH) Quarterly Meeting and AFHTO Leadership Council
AFHTO and the Primary Health Care Branch postponed their quarterly meeting for the fall. It will be held on September 26th. AFHTO Leadership Council met on September 8th, and below are highlights from that meeting and updates on work that is underway. Market Salary Review: AFHTO updated the council on the ongoing Market Salary Review […]
Fall Highlights 2023: AFHTO IHP Advisory Council Meeting
The AFHTO IHP Advisory Council met on September 7th, 2023. Below are highlights from the Fall 2023 Council meeting. IHP Document – Strategic Direction AFHTO presented a new strategic direction for the IHP Guiding document which encompasses four main areas: Legal Scope of Practice: Ensuring clarity and compliance. Guidance on Roles: Providing valuable insights into […]
Bits & Pieces: Innovation Fund sessions and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Models of Care Innovation Fund orientation sessions starting tomorrow AFHTO 2023 Conference registration now live Reminder- nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors only open until July 28, 2023 Canadian health and COVID-19 survey- deadline Aug. 29 Member stories New OHTs announced- let us know if […]
2023 Conference Themes
Team-Based Care: Making it a reality for all The AFHTO 2023 Conference program is built around 4 core themes. Using a population-based approach to provide care to the community Optimising teams’ capacity and creating efficiencies Organizing primary care to advance Ontario Health Teams Embedding mental health and home care in primary care ConFERENCE […]
Reminder- nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors are open until July 28, 2023
Dear AFHTO members, Are you interested in serving on the AFHTO board of directors? This is a reminder nominations are open until July 28, 2023. To apply: Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023AFHTOBoardApplication to fill in the nomination form. Then e-mail your CV to taryn.jacquard@afhto.ca Application deadline is July 28, 2023. Click here to read AFHTO’s Nominations and […]
Bits & Pieces: funding for rural physician training and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Up to $35,000 available for rural physician training Member stories Bright Lights Review Committee volunteers needed News and updates – considerations for collecting data on race and Indigenous identity during health card renewal and more Reminder – member renewal deadline is June 30 Reminder – RNs […]
Bits & Pieces: Bright Lights nominations now open and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Bright Lights Awards nominations now open Member stories Expanding and enhancing interprofessional primary care teams EOI- request for submissions News and updates – turnaround time for cytology testing and more Ontario Nonprofit Network state of the sector survey Upcoming events- Depression and Autism: A youth-to-youth guide […]
Spring Highlights 2023: AFHTO IHP Advisory Council Meeting
The AFHTO IHP Advisory Council met on June 5th, 2023. Below are highlights from the Spring 2023 Council meeting. Market Salary Review & Compensation Working Group: The market salary review survey closed on May 26th, 2023. AFHTO members had an excellent participation rate, with 42% of members responding to the survey. Eckler, a third-party consultant, […]
Spring Highlights 2023: Ministry of Health (MOH) Quarterly Meeting and AFHTO Leadership Council
AFHTO met with the Primary Health Care Branch on May 25th for a quarterly check in and with the AFHTO Leadership Council on June 8th. Below are highlights from those meetings and updates on work that is underway. Expression of Interest (EOI): EOI applications are due June 16th, 2023, by 5pm Eastern. AFHTO continues to […]
Expression of Interest Application Due June 16th + New Information- Expanding and Enhancing Interprofessional Primary Care Teamsterprofessional Primary Care Teams – Expression of Interest Now Available
Dear AFHTO Member EDs, Lead Physicians and Board Chairs, As many of you know, the government recently announced new funding to expand existing interprofessional primary care teams and/or create up to 18 new teams in communities with the greatest need. The expression of interest (EOI) form, important information on applying, and tools are available […]
Bits & Pieces: nominations to the Board of Directors are open and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors are open until July 28, 2023 Member stories Workplace mental health training series for health care workers Reminder – member renewal deadline is June 30 News and updates- memo re iGAS, effect of free medicine on health care costs […]
Nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors are open until July 28, 2023
Dear AFHTO members: Are you interested in serving on the AFHTO board of directors? The Governance Committee of AFHTO’s board invites anyone who works within an AFHTO member organization to apply. Please share this top 10 reasons to join the board, and call for nominations with all who work in your team and with […]
Expanding and Enhancing Interprofessional Primary Care Teams – Expression of Interest Now Available
Dear AFHTO Member EDs, Lead Physicians and Board Chairs, Over the past year, AFHTO has kept primary care team expansion and enhancement at the center of our advocacy efforts. Bringing the success stories of our members to the forefront in our conversations with government has been instrumental in demonstrating the positive impact your teams have […]
Bits & Pieces: inclusive community grants and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Applications open for 2023-24 Inclusive Community Grants Member stories Infant Moderna shelf-life extension, Canada investing in Long COVID research and more Join the Ontario First Trimester Preeclampsia Screening Task Force- deadline Mar. 15 Call for expression of interest: Ontario MHA Oversight Table It’s never too early […]
Bits & Pieces: teams expanding and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Happy Pharmacy Appreciation Month Social Work Week Measles preparedness and more Member renewal emails sent Q & A with Fernando Tavares for EDs, Mar. 28 Nominate high performing early career family physicians Farewell card for Kavita- sign before Friday Ontario Health’s Mental Health and […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, welcome to Taryn and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Welcome to Taryn Jacquard OurCare survey results are here Fee code for Long COVID and more New quality standard – sickle cell disease Reports and relevant news – improving access in rural Canada and boosting balance Population Health: Governance (free course), starts Jan. 31, […]
NPLC and FHT Contracts
This email was sent to EDs/Admin leads, board chairs and lead MDs/NPs of AFHTO member teams Dear triad members, By now you would have received letters from the Ministry of Health with regards to the NPLC and FHT contracts for the upcoming fiscal year. In the letter to the NPLCs, the Ministry noted that it […]
Bits & Pieces: market salary review underway and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Market salary review underway Reminder- Climate Conscious Inhaler Prescribing, Dec. 8 Member stories Supporting Caregivers webinar materials available Highlights and implications of the Ontario Science Table’s brief on primary care materials available The latest on COVID, Influenza and Respiratory Viruses materials and more New guidance […]
Year-End Update to Executive Directors/Administrative Leads – December 2022
Dear Executive Directors/Administrative Leads, With December now here, we would like to share updates on a few issues that are front of mind for many. We also met with the Primary Health Care Branch on December 1, and they provided some insight that we would like to share. Bill 124 Bill 124, Protecting a Sustainable […]
AFHTO fall update for triad
This email was sent to executive directors/admin leads, board chairs, and lead clinicians Hello triad members, As there isn’t a scheduled leadership council meeting before the end of the year – and the follow-up communique that comes with it – we’d like to provide a summary for you of some work that’s underway at AFHTO. […]
Governance Training with Charity Village
We are pleased to have a partnership with Charity Village to offer our teams three different governance training program options aligned with the expectations in the governance attestations. The three training options available are as follows: Better Board KitThis is a three-part series which includes a 1.5 hr online, on-demand Boards that Work course + a […]
Notice of the AFHTO Annual General Meeting – Oct. 11, 2022
Dear AFHTO Members: This Notice of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) is being emailed to the Board Chair, Executive Director/Administrative Lead, Lead Physician or Clinic Director Nurse Practitioner, of each organization who, according to the AFHTO by-law, is eligible to vote. The AGM will be held before the Fireside Chat with Deputy Minister of Health […]
Nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors are open until July 29, 2022
Dear AFHTO members: Are you interested in serving on the AFHTO board of directors? The Governance Committee of AFHTO’s board invites anyone who works within an AFHTO member organization to apply. Please share this call for nominations with all who work in your team and with members on your Board. Four (4) positions are […]
Help shape final recommendations for the next FHT contract! Sign up for a discussion group
This email was sent to EDs/Admin Leads, lead clinicians and board chairs of AFHTO member teams. Dear triad members, Since last fall, AFHTO has been working with members and consultant Dale McMurchy to develop recommendations for the next FHT contract. The current contract expires in March 2023, and AFHTO will be providing recommended changes […]
Ukrainians Fleeing War: Early Assessment Considerations for Primary Care Providers
Today, the Ontario government announced the launching of a suite of supports for Ukrainian families arriving under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel. The supports available include Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) coverage. Please find the News Release here and additional information on coming to Ontario from Ukraine here. The ministry has developed the attached […]
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 […]
Notice of the AFHTO Annual General Meeting – Oct. 26, 2021
Dear AFHTO Members: This Notice of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) is being e-mailed to the Board Chair, Executive Director/Administrative Lead, Lead Physician or Clinic Director Nurse Practitioner, of each organization who, according to the AFHTO by-law, is eligible to vote. The AGM will be held the day before the Annual AFHTO Conference and before […]
Eight New Ontario Health Teams Announced
Congratulations to the eight new Ontario Health Teams and to our member teams that are engaged and participating in the development of OHTs. This list may be updated as more information becomes available. Ontario Health Team AFHTO Members Barrie and Area OHT Barrie and Community FHT Barrie CHC Elgin OHT East Elgin FHT Thames […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors are open until July 30, 2021
Dear AFHTO members: Are you interested in serving on the AFHTO board of directors? The Governance Committee of AFHTO’s board invites anyone who works within an AFHTO member organization to apply. Please share this call for nominations with all who work in your team and with members on your Board. Four (4) positions are […]
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 […]
Compensation Planning & Administration: Guidance Document for Primary Care Organizations
Shared by AFHTO August 2016 ** This article is for Triad users only ** Compensation Planning & Administration: Guidance Document for Primary Care Organizations (PDF) The purpose of this document is to support executive directors of primary care organizations (PCOs) in their development of compensation plans and policies. The term “compensation” refers to the combination […]
Planning document – Recruitment and Retention Initiative 2018-2021
Shared by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care May 2018 ** This article is for Triad users only ** In an effort to ensure transparency and predictability, the ministry is providing multi-year funding for 2018-21. This planning document will provide recipient organizations with the information necessary to undertake multi-year compensation planning. In allocating […]
Risk Management Toolkit
Shared by AFHTO & Collaborative Solutions Created March 2019 Purpose of This Document This document is designed for use by AFHTO member Boards to support learning and fulfillment of the Board’s role in overseeing the effective management of risk in their organization. The document includes the following: definition of risk management and other key terms; […]
Strategic Planning Toolkit
Shared by AFHTO & Collaborative Solutions Created January 2019 Purpose of This Document This document is designed for use by Primary Health Care Teams as a guide for developing your own strategic planning process and strategic plan. The toolkit includes the following content: why strategic planning is important; current Family Health Team (FHT) contract requirements […]
Follow-up on ED check-in calls – and additional tools and resources
Dear triad members, We had our regional ED check-in calls on November 17 and 18. This is a follow-up communique with the material promised on the calls, and some additional reminders, tools, and resources. Mental health and wellbeing We are pleased to share that the federal government is providing one-time mental health and addictions funding […]
Thirteen New Ontario Health Teams Announced
Congratulations to the thirteen new Ontario Health Teams and to our member teams that are engaged and participating in the development of OHTs. This list may be updated as more information becomes available. Ontario Health Team AFHTO Members Brantford Brant OHT PrimaCare FHT Downtown East Toronto OHT Inner City FHT Sherbourne Health Centre FHT St. […]
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 […]
Notice of the Annual General Meeting- Oct. 8, 2020
Dear AFHTO Members: This Notice of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) is being e-mailed to the Board Chair, Executive Director, Lead Physician or Clinic Director Nurse Practitioner, of each organization who, according to the AFHTO by-law, is eligible to vote. The AGM will be held just before the official opening of the AFHTO 2020 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Five New Ontario Health Teams Announced
Congratulations to the five new Ontario Health Teams and to our member teams that are engaged and participating in the development of OHTs. And further congratulations to all OHTs, receiving funding of $25.25 million for virtual care and other direct support. Ontario Health Team AFHTO Members Algoma OHT n/a Niagara OHT Niagara North FHT Portage […]
Reminder- nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors close July 3, 2020
Dear AFHTO members, Are you interested in serving on the AFHTO Board of Directors? The governance committee of AFHTO’s board invites anyone who works within an AFHTO member organization to apply. We are looking for strategic and emerging leaders to help shape the future of interprofessional team-based care in Ontario! Please share this […]
Bits & Pieces: members win Future Innovator Awards, AFHTO directors needed & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Members win Future Innovator Awards Reminder – nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors open until July 3, 2020 Governance and leadership tools, resources and supports Updated memo from OH, free phone outreach support for older adults and other updates AFHTO’s Submission on Bill 175 – […]
Nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors are open until July 3, 2020
Dear AFHTO members, Are you interested in serving on the AFHTO Board of Directors? The governance committee of AFHTO’s board invites anyone who works within an AFHTO member organization to apply. We are looking for strategic and emerging leaders to help shape the future of interprofessional team-based care in Ontario! Please share this […]
Bits & Pieces: COVID-19 has likely peaked in Ontario, guidance update & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue COVID-19 outbreak has likely peaked in Ontario Open letter on PPE in primary care during COVID-19 COVID-19 provincial testing guidance update and more Virtual annual general meetings Leadership in a crisis- one-page guide Faces of COVID- Healthy Debate seeking frontline worker profiles Upcoming events including Resource […]
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 […]
2019 Operational Updates Wrap-Up Communique
This email is being sent to Lead Clinicians, Board Chairs and EDs/Administrative Leads of AFHTO member organizations. Contents OHT Development Expansion of Team-Based Care, More Mental Health and Addictions Support and Care Coordination Governance and Leadership Tools, Resources and Supports Manuals and Guides Libraries Toolkits Case Studies Additional tools and resources Webinar and workshop slides […]
Mississauga OHT Announced
On Nov. 25, 2019, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, was at the University of Toronto Mississauga to announce the Mississauga Ontario Health Team, known as Mississauga Health, as one of the first 24 teams in the province. The aim is to implement a new model of organizing and delivering health care that […]
Bits & Pieces: members in the media, Chatham-Kent FHT’s strategic plan implementation task force & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In this Issue: Members in the media Chatham-Kent FHT’s strategic plan implementation task force HQO seeking volunteers to help develop insomnia disorder quality standard CPSO seeking input on stakeholder engagement Upcoming events on OHTs and IHPs, transitions in care and more Members in the media Dufferin Area FHT – […]
Bits & Pieces: Focus on City of Lakes FHT, members in the media & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In this Issue: Focus on City of Lakes FHT Youth Opportunities Fund registration deadline Oct. 9 Executive Director OHT Mentorship Program Members in the media Collaborative Governance workshop slides Ontario Health Team digital supports Call to create transition fund to support patient medical homes in primary care Call for […]
Notice of 2019 Annual General Meeting: Reports attached / Confirm your voting Delegate
Dear AFHTO Members: This Notice of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) is being e-mailed to the Board Chair, Executive Director, Lead Physician or Clinic Director Nurse Practitioner, of each organization who, according to the AFHTO by-law, is eligible to vote. The AGM will be held just before the Leadership Triad Session and the official […]
Bits & Pieces: RISE webinars for OHT full application, AOP, early bird next week & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In this Issue: RISE webinar series to address key topics for teams invited to submit an OHT full application form Tools and resources for the AOP submission What to do before Sep. 4 to enhance your conference experience Check out an example of an OHT website CCO call for […]
Bits & Pieces: OHT handbook for boards, hotel deadline extended, webcasts & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In this Issue: Ontario Health Team handbook for boards Conference volunteers needed and hotel deadline extended! Reminder: Call tomorrow for teams invited to submit a full application The OHT webcast series – tools and supports for teams! The Nutrition Resource Centre is now Nutrition Connections Upcoming events regarding integrated […]
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: AFHTO board nominations, call for IHP session leads & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In this Issue: Nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors open IHP session leads needed for AFHTO 2019 conference Ontario Health Teams: a primary care perspective MOHLTC connected care update Call for participation- delirium & toxicity management Integrated heart failure care – enabling development of Ontario Health Teams Examining […]
Nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors are open until June 28, 2019
Dear AFHTO members: Are you interested in serving on the AFHTO board of directors? The Governance Committee of AFHTO’s board invites anyone who works within an AFHTO member organization to apply. Please share this call for nominations with all who work in your team. Five (5) positions are to be elected for a 3-year […]
Governance Webcast Series: Risk Management
On March 27, 2019, a webinar was held to discuss risk management and the board’s role and leading practices. The Risk Management Toolkit is now available for boards to support learning and fulfillment of the board’s role in overseeing the effective management of risk in their organization. Risk Management Toolkit (PDF) Also available from the webinar […]
Governance Webcast Series: Strategic Planning
Strategic planning is key to an organization’s growth and success. How to develop a strategic plan, why this is important, and the board’s role in implementation were reviewed on a webcast on February 20. A Strategic Planning Toolkit has been designed for teams as a guide for developing a strategic planning process and a strategic […]
Resources for Patient Engagement
Patient Engagement Surveys Other Ways to Engage Patients Tools from Your Peers Tools from Partner Organizations Measuring What Matters to Patients with Patient Experience Surveys AFHTO’s measurement initiative, Data to Decisions (D2D), aims to measure quality according to what matters most to patients, according to the Starfield Model of measurement. In 2015, AFHTO and Patients […]
Governance Webcast Series: ED Performance Management
The governance attestation requires every board have an executive director performance evaluation process in place. For guidance, a framework has been developed by Accompass to support boards in meeting this requirement. During this webcast, Accompass reviewed the Lead Executive Performance Guide. It includes the role of the board, key principles and best practices in ED […]