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: nursing week, CHOGIP webinar and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue National Nursing Week AFHTO and CHOGIP benefits overview webinar Last day to sign up to review abstracts, Bright Lights and more Member stories Cognitive stimulation therapy group fills a gap for patients with dementia News and updates including Healthy Debate series- Closing the gap: The urgent […]
FAQ for Proposals Round 1 from AFHTO
Dear AFHTO EDs, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians, Since the Ministry of Health’s release of the Call for Proposals last week, AFHTO has been taking note of the most common questions from members. To support you, we are providing a detailed FAQ below, based on the most frequently asked questions and clarifications requested by members. […]
AFHTO welcomes important step toward achieving team-based primary care for all Ontarians
April 11, 2025 The Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario (AFHTO) congratulates the Ministry of Health on yesterday’s important step toward achieving team-based primary care for everyone in the province. The Government of Ontario’s newly announced call for proposals for Interprofessional Primary Care Teams will help connect 300,000 more people to family doctors and […]
Important Information on Primary Care Expansion Proposal Process
Dear Executive Directors, Board Chairs, and Clinical Leads, We’re writing to share key information from the Ministry of Health’s technical briefing held earlier today on the new Call for Proposals for Interprofessional Primary Care Teams. For those of you who were unable to attend the technical briefing, you can reach out to your Ontario Health […]
Ontario Launches New Call for Proposals for Expanding Access to Team-Based Primary Care
Dear Executive Directors, Board Chairs, and Lead Clinicians, I’m pleased to share important news that aligns with our shared mission to strengthen and expand access to comprehensive, team-based primary care. This morning, the Government of Ontario announced a new Call for Proposals for Interprofessional Primary Care Teams, as part of its plan to connect up […]
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 […]
Provincial Election Results and AFHTO’s Next Steps
Dear AFHTO EDs/Admin Leads, Board Chairs, and Physician/NP Leads, With the results of the provincial election now confirmed, I want to provide an overview of what this means for AFHTO and our advocacy work going forward. Election Results Overview Last night, the Progressive Conservative Party, led by Premier Doug Ford, secured a third consecutive majority […]
Ontario election update; plus, Current State Review and Working Position Statement
Dear AFHTO EDs/Admin Leads, Board Chairs, and Physician/NP Leads, We are reaching out to you to provide you with an election update, and to circulate the final deliverables from our work with the Nous Group. Election Update As we approach the Ontario provincial election on Thursday, February 27, 2025, it’s crucial to stay informed about […]
Bits & Pieces: 2024 conference materials and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue #AFHTO2024 materials now available to all members Reminder- PHIPA and Patient Records Retention webinar Feb. 26 For Us. For You. social media posts for election advocacy Member stories Indigenous Cultural Safety in Mental Health course Happy Psychology month News and updates including healthcare top election issue […]
Election Advocacy- 2025 Member Toolkit and Advocacy Webinar Recording for all members
Dear Primary Care Team Members, Thank you for your continued dedication to delivering high-quality, team-based primary care. As we find ourselves in the middle of a provincial election, your voice is crucial in advocating for the continued investment in health human resources and expansion of primary care teams. To support you in these efforts, AFHTO […]
Election Advocacy- Leadership Triad 2025 Member Toolkit and Advocacy Webinar Recording
Dear AFHTO EDs/Admin Leads, Board Chairs, and Lead Clinicians, Thank you for joining Monday’s webinar and for your ongoing commitment to strengthening and supporting our joint advocacy efforts this election. Your engagement continues to be invaluable as we look to the next phase of primary care team expansion associated with the recent $1.8 billion funding […]
Bits & Pieces: election advocacy webinars and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Register now – AFHTO election advocacy webinars Corporate and Financial Records webinar materials available Member stories News and updates including primary care in the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond Learn how to integrate equity-oriented strategies into your primary care conversations Ontario Health news: insomnia disorder quality standard, […]
Addressing Primary Care Workforce Challenges and Next Steps; Register Now – AFHTO Election Advocacy Webinars
Dear members, We know many of you are feeling frustrated by the ongoing challenges surrounding salary increases, and the government’s response to the growing issues in primary care. We share your concerns, and we want to assure you that we are actively advocating on behalf of primary care teams. In the recent announcement, one of […]
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 Leadership Council and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Apply to join AFHTO’s Leadership Council! Member stories New cervical screening test in Ontario Discount for 101 Series: An Introduction to Medical-Legal Issues for Health Care Providers News and updates including provincial health plans to cover primary care by nurse practitioners Ontario cancer and renal plans […]
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 […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, walking pneumonia updates and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Join us at AFHTO News and updates including walking pneumonia resistance patterns Safespace Network Connect with your peers using AFHTO’s IHP Directory Upcoming events including Analysis Series – Interprofessional Primary Care 2024/25 QIPs Member stories Chatham-Kent FHT- CK family doctor from LaSalle recognized for outstanding […]
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. […]
Bits & Pieces: leadership development discount and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Navigating the Healthcare Leadership Landscape – Challenges and Strategies 2024/25 AFHTO 2024 Conference: early bird price for fireside chat ends Oct. 11 Member stories News and updates including OBSP 40 to 49 Expansion Launch resources and infusion and fulfillment of medical supplies update Bits & Pieces […]
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 […]
Important Advocacy Tools for Closing the Wage Gap in Community Health
Dear EDs/Admin Leads, Lead Clinicians and Board Chairs, Materials related to Thursday’s webinar are now available: Webinar recording and slides (new link) Template email note to send to staff Reminder- June 13th Member Advocacy Webinar Feedback Survey Thank you for participating in Thursday’s webinar. You are instrumental in helping us advocate effectively with local MPPs. […]
Bits & Pieces: teams’ experiences and perspectives in COVID-19 vaccination distribution
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Primary care teams’ experiences and perspectives in COVID-19 vaccination distribution Reminder – member renewal deadline is June 30 Member stories Climate change video and materials available News and updates including Health Equity Across the AI Lifecycle Connect with your peers using AFHTO’s IHP Directory Summer travel […]
Advocacy Campaign: Community health organizations Member Webinar and Survey
Dear Members, In recognition of the staffing crisis community health organizations are facing, a collection of Ontario’s community health care associations is launching a new advocacy campaign aimed at closing the wage gap between the community health sector and other sectors. This advocacy campaign includes a government relations strategy to mobilize the Government of Ontario […]
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: 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: 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 […]
Bits & Pieces: more member stories regarding funding
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories News and updates including repealing Bill 124 and $3.1 billion agreement to improve health care in Ontario, with team-based primary care as a central focus Upcoming events including ECHO Concussion Member stories Belleville NPLC – council to address healthcare shortages Cottage Country […]
$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 […]
Winter 2024 Highlights: Ministry of Health Quarterly Meeting and AFHTO Leadership Council
AFHTO and the Primary Health Care Branch will be meeting February 16th, 2024. AFHTO Leadership Council met on February 2nd, and below are highlights from that meeting and updates on work that is underway. Enterprise Canada Presentation on Ontario Community Health Compensation Market Salary Review Advocacy Accomplishments and Next Steps: Carly Bergamini, Director from EnterpriseHealth […]
Beyond the Eckler Report: Building Our Advocacy Efforts Together
Hello EDs and Admin leads, In our ongoing commitment to supporting team-based care and advocating for our members, we recognize the critical role your experiences play in shaping our efforts. Your insights are crucial for driving these advocacy efforts forward, and we invite you to participate in our Expanded Membership Survey to help us better […]
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 […]
Bits & Pieces: join AFHTO’s IHP Advisory Council and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Apply to join AFHTO’s IHP Advisory Council! Member stories News and updates including virtual care with an outside physician is associated with more emergency department visits Administrative monetary penalties under PHIPA Hypertension Canada and Obesity Canada call for abstracts Biosimilars transition period ended Upcoming events […]
Ontario Community Health Compensation Market Salary Review report is here
Dear AFHTO Board Chairs, EDs/Admin Leads, and HR Managers, We want to express our appreciation for your participation in today’s webinar, which provided an update on the findings from the Ontario Community Health Compensation Market Salary Review, developed by Eckler. The webinar slides are attached (report findings and government relations). The recorded webinar […]
Compensation market salary report webinar November 14
Dear AFHTO Members, The Ontario Health Compensation Market Salary Report is ready to be shared. Executive Directors, Admin Leads, and Human Resource Managers are invited to attend a webinar which will be held on Tuesday November 14th 12:00pm – 1:30pm. The webinar will include a technical briefing on the Compensation Market Salary Report […]
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 […]
Bits & Pieces: update regarding market salary review and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Update – Market Salary Review AFHTO 2023 Conference: deadline to submit questions for fireside chat What does it take to care for a person after a Traumatic Brain Injury- materials available Member stories Next B&P after #AFHTO2023 Upcoming changes to the Ontario Breast Screening Program […]
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 […]
Bits & Pieces: Ontario Health update video and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Ontario Health update and Q&A video Reminder- what does it take to care for a person after a Traumatic Brain Injury? The essential role of primary care. Oct. 5, 2023 AFHTO 2023 Conference: early bird deadline extended to Oct. 6 Ontario Health updates- new COVID-19 treatment […]
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 […]
Bits & Pieces: hotel updates and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2023 Conference: hotel updates and more Connect with your peers using AFHTO’s IHP Directory News and updates including strengthening Ontario’s respiratory viral surveillance system report Feedback requested on new Ontario health quality standard: hypertension Upcoming events- What does it take to care for a person […]
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: what does it take to care for a person after a Traumatic Brain Injury? and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue What does it take to care for a person after a Traumatic Brain Injury? The essential role of primary care. Oct. 5, 2023 AFHTO 2023 Conference: votes are in for livestreamed concurrent sessions Strengthening primary care in northern, rural, and remote communities – deadline Sep. 25 […]
Bits & Pieces: free workplace mental health training series and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Free workplace mental health training series AFHTO 2023 Conference updates Member stories News and updates including building the capacity of rural allied health generalists through online postgraduate education Back-to-school perks Reminder- 40% discount on CPS Full Access available to members Call for abstracts for 2024 Family […]
Bits & Pieces: market salary review update and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Market Salary Review Survey update Funding for new and expanded midwifery services Opportunity to receive free N95 masks during Wildfire Season Changes to the QI In Action eBulletin Reminder- UpToDate discount available to members New and improved Canadian Traumatic Brain Injury Clinical Practice Guideline Upcoming events- […]
Consultation: Routine Vaccine Administration Expansion into Pharmacies
Dear Physician Leads and Executive Directors, The Ministry of Health is assessing the potential for expanded routine vaccine administration in the pharmacy channel. This process includes assessing the potential expansion of routine vaccines via the pharmacy channel, considering access (e.g., connected care) and logistics as part of this work. This is being undertaken as the […]
Information exchange and e-ordering EOI deadline Aug 11 and compensation survey update
To EDs/Admin Leads, lead clinicians and board chairs of AFHTO member teams On July 11, Primary Care Program, Ontario Health sent out a call for expression of interests in Primary Care Information Exchange (PCIE) Limited Production Release (LPR). The original deadline (originally July 26) has now been extended to August 11, 2023. Please see below […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bits & Pieces: team expansion materials and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Expanding and enhancing interprofessional primary care teams EOI – new resources Member stories News and updates – OMA’s call for more team-based care, FAO health sector budget review and more Connect with your peers using AFHTO’s IHP Directory Evidence of value- the impact of continuity of […]
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 […]
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: nursing week and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue National Nursing Week Member stories Messages and curated perks from Perkopolis and HOOPP AFHTO 2023 Conference: just two weeks to submit your abstract CPS: Beyond the Monograph materials News and updates- lack of Ontario long COVID strategy risks care and more Breaking Free- free, 24/7, substance […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, mental health week and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Deadline to sign up for an #AFHTO2023 working group is today Mental Health Week: May 1-7, 2023 EDs and Admin leads- advising IHPs re member updates, including compensation Member website access- when logins are blocked News and updates- virtual care not associated with higher […]
Bits & Pieces: #AFHTO2023 call for abstracts and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2023 Conference: call for abstracts Reminder- CPS: Beyond the Monograph webinar tomorrow April 26 Choosing Wisely Canada’s National Meeting: 50% OFF for Members Doctors’ Day is May 1 Happy Health Administration Day April 26 PhD Dissertation: The Micropsychosocial effect of Accounting: A Health Care Context […]
Bits & Pieces: create AFHTO 2023 Conference and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2023 Conference: create YOUR hybrid conference. Sign up by May 2 Welcome to Connor Kemp CPS: Beyond the Monograph webinar April 26 Compensation market survey walkthrough video Member stories Relevant news and reports – OHT updates and more Upcoming events including Autistic people and the […]
Mandatory Evaluation to Capture MHA Funding Impact (20-30min survey, due Apr 28)
Dear Executive Directors and Administrative Leads, AFHTO is grateful for your hard work and creativity in utilizing the one-time MHA funding provided in January. Now is the time for you to showcase the breadth and impact of your work and make the case for this to become baseline funding for wellness and MHA […]
Guide for Interprofessional Primary Care Teams – Roles, Responsibilities, and Scopes of practice
Dear Members, AFHTO has released updated guidance regarding roles, responsibilities, and scopes of practices within the Interprofessional Primary Health Care Team. The guidance document is available on AFHTO’s website. This document has been validated by relevant associations and stakeholders to ensure it captures critical and updated information – we thank our colleagues and stakeholders […]
Bits & Pieces: systems innovation grant and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Youth Opportunities Fund- applications open Welcome to Michael Scarpitti OurCare & Healthy Debate: Give me a primary-care provider who understands me Connect with your peers using AFHTO’s IHP Directory Relevant news and reports- prenatal care for refugees Want to be a part of PSHSA’s HC Advisory […]
Bits & Pieces: CIRA grants and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue CIRA grant deadline April 12 Diagnosing and treating POTS in Long COVID patients and more Reminder- Q & A with Fernando Tavares for EDs, Mar. 28 Perkopolis Day at Canada’s Wonderland Relevant reports – networks of care in resource constrained settings & socioeconomic gradient in mortality […]
Solutions for Rapid Utilization of MHA Funding & Preliminary Survey Reminder
Dear Executive Directors/Administrative Leads, Thank you for all your hard work with the one-time MHA funding that you received early this year. We recognize that short timelines and capacity constrains pose challenges with utilizing funding, so with our partners we have created a resource with a detailed list of recommendations to support you. […]
$30 million new/expansion funding for teams
Dear Executive Directors/Administrative Leads, On Feb 2nd we shared Minister Jones launch of the Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care. This plan includes an investment of $30 million to create up to 18 new teams and help bridge the gap in accessing interprofessional primary care for vulnerable, marginalized, and unattached patients to […]
Register Now – New Governance Support Available
Hello EDs/Admin leads, board chairs, and lead clinicians, We’ve got all your Governance Training needs covered! Please see the Governance courses, webcast and training sessions available through AFHTO below: Provincial Webcast: Governing Through Complexity As a result of COVID-19, the implementation of Ontario Health Teams, HHR challenges, capacity and access constraints, and the shift to […]
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 […]
Winter Highlights 2023: AFHTO Leadership Council
Fernando Tavares, Program Manager, Primary Health Care Branch, OHIP, Pharmaceuticals and Devices Division, MOH joined the AFHTO Leadership Council on February 17. Below are highlights from that meeting and updates on work that is underway. Q & A with Fernando Tavares Fernando Tavares joined the Leadership Council meeting for an hour-long Q&A session to discuss […]
Introducing our new benefit- discount on CPS Full Access; plus, take advantage of ALL your AFHTO benefits and perks
To AFHTO member EDs/Admin Leads, Leading in primary care has never been easy and it would be an understatement to say the work has only become more challenging these past couple of years. That’s why you should take advantage of every opportunity available, and that includes making the most of your AFHTO membership. While you […]
Preliminary Survey to Capture MHA Funding Impact
Dear EDs and Admin Leads, Further to our Memo released on January 30th, the IPHCC has developed a preliminary survey to assess the progress and utilization of the MHA funding. Recognizing that teams have until March 31st to spend these funds, the intent of this survey is to capture the work you have underway and […]
Winter Highlights 2023: AFHTO IHP Advisory Council Meeting
We are pleased to launch the first AFHTO IHP Advisory Council Communique. The Council meets on a quarterly basis to provide input on primary care team matters related to IHPs, give advice to the AFHTO board and staff, and foster leadership across the IHP community. The council’s Terms of Reference and membership listing can be […]
Bits & Pieces: interim CEO announced and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Interim CEO announced Connect with your peers using AFHTO’s IHP Directory New one-and-done therapy can help curb severe COVID-19 infection and more Open grant: optimizing team-based primary care Updated information about accessing the provincial PPE/testing supplies stockpile Health Connect Ontario is now Health811 Seeking older adults […]
Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care
This email was sent to EDs/Admin leads, board chairs and lead MDs/NPs of AFHTO member teams Dear Triad Members, Today Health Minister Sylvia Jones launched Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care, a plan that sets the vision and direction for Ontario’s health system strategy for the next few years. With a strategy […]
Updated Guidance for MHA Funding & Reporting Requirements
Dear EDs and Admin Leads, As you are aware, we released guidance on potential options for you to direct your MHA funding. There is updated guidance from the Ministry of Health on (1) procurement guidelines and (2) inclusion of capital costs. The IPHCC has also provided details on a draft list of questions that you […]
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 […]
Request to Participate in the 2023 Compensation Market Salary Review – Heads Up
Dear Executive Directors and Admin Leads, As you may be aware, in 2022, multiple associations/organizations came together as the Community Compensation Working Group to jointly support a market survey to get a better idea of the wage disparity and compensation challenges. To ensure a successful market study with a substantive sample, we require your collaboration […]
Regarding mental health and addiction funding letters
This email was sent to EDs/Admin leads of AFHTO member teams Dear Members, Most of you have or will soon receive your funding letters with regards to one-time mental health and addiction funding for FY 2022-2023. Please note that although those funds are finally confirmed, the ministry is imposing an embargo on public communications related […]
Bits & Pieces: The experience of primary care teams during the early phase of COVID-19 and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue The experience of primary care teams during the early phase of COVID-19 Member stories Evidence of value- Enhanced Primary Care Diabetes (EPCD) team model Corrected link – Healthcare Excellence Canada Opportunity: Partnering on Appropriate Virtual Care Ontario Caregiver Organization 2022 Spotlight Report Updated Post-Covid-19 Condition guidance, […]
The experience of primary care teams during the early phase of COVID-19
Research article published in BMC Primary Care 23, 294 (2022) The experience of primary care teams during the early phase of COVID-19: A qualitative study of primary care practice leaders in Ontario, Canada Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a rapid shift to virtual care in primary care practices around the globe. There has […]
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Originally posted January 4, 2021. Last updated December 20, 2022 *NEW* Resources related to COVID-19 vaccinations based on most recent information shared with AFHTO. Government Resources (Provincial and Federal) General Resources COVID + Flu + RVS Toolkit: Flu Fact sheet English and French, RSV Fact Sheet English and French, Covid Booster Fact Sheet Fall 2022 English […]
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 […]
FHT Contract Recommendations
Team-based primary care must be the foundation of an integrated care system, and the FHT contract can provide the best direction for strong primary care teams that are the fundamental base of a strong healthcare system. In 2021, AFHTO began member and stakeholder consultations to develop recommendations for the next FHT contract. The current one is scheduled to expire […]
Bits & Pieces: update on the Ministry request memo and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Update on the Ministry request memo and more Refer frontline health workers to psychological practitioners for MOH-covered treatment Reminder- Supporting Caregivers Supports Patients- The Critical Role of Primary Care in Preventing Caregiver Burnout, Nov. 24 Recruiting for study on healthcare providers and sex trafficking Strategies to […]
Update on the Ministry Request Memo – Respiratory Illness Season
Dear Members, This fall, we have encountered an uptick in infections leading to hospital capacity becoming strained, especially at paediatric hospitals where cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have coincided with an increase in COVID transmission and an earlier-than-normal flu season. It is expected that these pressures will continue until mid-January. Additionally, pharmacies across Canada […]
Bits & Pieces: memo to primary care from OH and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Memos to primary care, on operational direction and more Health ministers’ meeting in Vancouver Reminder- Supporting Caregivers Supports Patients- The Critical Role of Primary Care in Preventing Caregiver Burnout, Nov. 24 Virtual concussion occupational therapy services for teams Moving towards an integrated health data ecosystem & […]
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 […]
Bits & Pieces: preventing caregiver burnout and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Supporting Caregivers Supports Patients- The Critical Role of Primary Care in Preventing Caregiver Burnout, Nov. 24 Climate Conscious Inhaler Prescribing, Dec. 8 MOH booster communications toolkit and more TUTOR-PHC call for applications Seeking input on how to improve person-centred osteoarthritis care Upcoming events including ONCA A […]
Mandatory Vaccines in the Workplace – Policy Update from Maria McDonald
November 1, 2022 Here is an update from Maria McDonald, McDonald HR Law, for employers on mandatory vaccines in the workplace. 1. Employers do not have to legally justify vaccination requirements for new hires. It is the employer’s prerogative to require vaccination against COVID as a condition of hire. An employer can refuse to hire based on […]
Ministry Communications Toolkit, OCFP Resources and Science Table Brief on Primary Care Webinar
Dear Members, As we move into another fall season where we are seeing hospital emergency department surges due to an increase in respiratory viral illnesses in Ontario, it’s even more critical to ensure everyone gets their flu shot and stays up to date on their COVID19 booster shots. Flu shots for the general public should […]
Bits & Pieces: highlights and implications of the Ontario Science Table’s brief on primary care and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Highlights and implications of the Ontario Science Table’s brief on primary care, Nov. 30 Respiratory Therapist Week Wawa FHT unveils new artwork on journey of Truth and Reconciliation Hybrid workspace resources Quality standard on medication safety recorded webinar Upcoming events including Managing Influenza-like Illness this Fall […]