EDAC News: Ensuring Value, FHT Evaluation, & Work Ahead
AFHTO’s Executive Director Advisory Council (EDAC) met yesterday. This update provides an overview and highlights key items discussed: Ensuring EDAC Value FHT Evaluation Report Towards the Next Ministry Contract PHC Branch Meeting QIDS Program Update Ensuring EDAC Value EDAC plays a significant role in enabling EDs to surface operational issues, provide a sounding board on […]
Chief Medical Officer of Health Memo: new and updated on Ebola virus disease resources
The Chief Medical Officer of Health has released the following new and updated resources on Ebola virus disease for primary care and paramedic services: updated Chief Medical Officer of Health Directive for Paramedic Services summary of changes to the Chief Medical Officer of Health Directive for Paramedic Services new Chief Medical Officer of Health Directive […]
Five-year FHT evaluation report: Registration details for briefing on Dec. 10
Registration details for the ministry briefing on the five-year FHT evaluation report on December 10, 2014 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm have been confirmed. This message has been sent to the Executive Director, Lead MD/NP and Board Chair of all AFHTO member organizations. Register for the webinar here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8399439067843427073 After registering, you will receive a […]
Ministry contracts and funding issues: update from Nov.21 PHC Branch meeting
The quarterly meeting between AFHTO and the MOHLTC’s Primary Health Care Branch was held on November 21st 2014. The meeting focused on: Process to revise Ministry contract templates and schedules Recruitment and retention 2014/15 funding, reporting & budget reallocation 2015/16 Operating Plan process Funding envelope for interprofessional primary care Process to revise Ministry contract templates […]
Toward the next ministry contract: Principles and guidance for moving forward
FHTs and NPLCs have matured over the 5 – 9 years that each organization has been in existence. Contracts between MOHLTC and FHTs expire on March 31, 2016, with this comes the opportunity to develop a much more mature and meaningful approach to governing these organizations, from the Ministry and through to the board of […]
AFHTO 2014 Conference: Theme 2 – Engaging the patient in their care
Theme Description: Patients and caregivers are increasingly looking to be engaged and consulted in their own care. Primary care is finding innovative ways to support patient decision-making about their care and support for self-care. Presentations in this stream will include topics such as education programs for patients and their families; patient involvement in care planning; tools […]
AFHTO 2014 Conference: Theme 3 – Responding to community needs
Theme Description: Primary care organizations serve communities with diverse populations facing unique needs and barriers. Identifying needs and planning programs to improve population health and achieve greater equity requires engagement and collaboration with patients and other community partners. Presentations in this stream will include population-based approaches to program planning; methods for identifying community needs, potential partners, […]
AFHTO 2014 Conference: Theme 4 – Team collaboration in patient-centred care
Theme Description: Interprofessional comprehensive primary care is focused on a collaborative practice that improves on the patient’s experience each time they interact with the organization – from making an appointment through their care episodes and follow-up reminders. Presentations in this stream will focus on interprofessional team collaboration and factors affecting how the team coordinates their work […]
AFHTO 2014 Conference: Theme 6 – Using data to improve transitions of care and care coordination
Theme Description: Primary care providers collect and share patient information to help patients move safely and efficiently through the health care system. Presentations in this stream will share experiences to increase our collective capacity for: collecting more consistent data AND using the data we already have more safely and effectively (even if it isn’t consistent); making […]
AFHTO 2014 Conference: Poster Displays
Theme 1 – Accountability and governance for patient-centred care 1 Accountability Management System: Manage Accountabilities, Plan Programs, Organize Indicators and Measure Success- Our Performance Storybook and Song sheet! 2 Leading the Way: Safety Climate as an Indicator of Organizational Culture and Improved Patient Care Theme 2 – Engaging the patient in their care 3 Development […]