Bits & Pieces: strengthening mental healthcare delivery and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Strengthening mental healthcare delivery in primary care October is Occupational Therapy Month IPHCC Wise Practices Guide OurCare national survey deadline extended to Oct. 25 Ontarians aged 12+ eligible for bivalent booster and more Wound care champion program Call for papers: International Conference on Integrated Care Health […]
Electronic Monitoring Policy
Organizations with 25 or more employees as of January 1, 2022, must provide employees with an electronic monitoring policy by November 10, 2022. The Ministry of Labour has published guidelines that set out information and their interpretation of the new law. Maria McDonald from McDonald HR Law has shared the following with AFHTO to support […]
Possible mental health and addiction funding for teams
Dear Executive Directors/Admin Leads, As part of the pandemic response, in 2020/21 the Ministry rolled out an initiative that provided interprofessional teams with one-time funding to deal with mental health and addiction (MHA) care backlog in your clinics. Despite the very late roll out of funding it was great to see how so many teams […]
Bits & Pieces: tomorrow #AFHTO2022 early bird deadline and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Tomorrow is the #AFHTO2022 early bird deadline AFHTO annual report featuring your stories OurCare national survey launched School immunization programs Wellness check: dealing with transitions and managing stress materials Bill 7 implementation memo and more Reminder- UpToDate price changes coming in October Next B&P after #AFHTO2022 […]
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 […]
Bits & Pieces: UpToDate price change and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue UpToDate price changes coming in October Welcome to Veronica Jiang Member stories #AFHTO2022 updates- ED networking sessions and more Long COVID materials and more WSIB health and safety rebates are available – and they’re doubled for 2022! Ministry and Ontario Health updates- MH data and substance […]
First boosters open for children 5- to 11-years-old, updated public health guidance going into the fall
September 1, 2022 Dear members, Yesterday, the government announced that first boosters for children 5- to 11-years-old would be available as of today through the provincial COVID-19 vaccination portal or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900. Primary care plays a huge role in the delivery of paediatric vaccines, including with counselling and […]
Bits & Pieces: social worker focus groups and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Social worker focus groups at #AFHTO2022 Resources needed for library refresh Hamilton FHT Green Initiative Member stories Want to come to #AFHTO2022 for free? COVID-19 vaccination for kids under 5 materials and more Free online module- Management of Transient lschemic Attack (TIA) and Minor Stroke ECHO […]
Government’s 5-point Plan to Stay Open: Health System Stability and Recovery
To EDs/admin leads, board chairs and lead clinicians of AFHTO member teams Dear members, This morning the government released its 5-point Plan to Stay Open: Health System Stability and Recovery. With a plan to focus on protecting hospital capacity and supporting long-term care, we are disappointed that there was no tangible supports for primary care […]
Bits & Pieces: Wellness Check – Dealing with Transitions and Managing Stress, and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Wellness Check: Dealing with Transitions and Managing Stress Sep. 15 Farewell to Sombo Saviye Ontario Health seeking Regional Clinical Leads EMR queries for under 5 vaccines and more Deadline to nominate a partner or healthcare inspiration for an AFHTO Board award this Friday Upcoming events including […]
Bits & Pieces: where will children under 5 get vaccines and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue COVID-19 vaccinations for kids under 5 Open letter to keep expanded access to care for uninsured people Minto Mapleton FHT meets with MPP Member stories New toolkit to help health care providers deliver virtual care to Canadians Paid COVID sick days back until March 31, 2023, […]
Vaccines for Under 5, Second Boosters, Monkeypox
Dear members, As many of you saw in a recent memo issued by the Chief Medical Officer of Health on July 21, there is increasing international community transmission of two sub-variants of the Omicron variant of concern of COVID-19, BA.4 and BA.5. In Ontario, recent data indicates that an increasing proportion of cases are due […]
Bits & Pieces: networking session leads wanted and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2022 Conference networking leads wanted Nominate a partner or healthcare inspiration for an AFHTO Board award Member stories Funding opportunities – capital grant & supporting mental health and wellness Government of Canada invests $10 million in research on outpatient medications for COVID-19 and more Reminder- […]
Vaccine and Monkeypox updates
Dear members, It has been a busy week and we’d like to share some information on the recent vaccine announcements and on Monkeypox. On Tuesday, the government announced that it would be expanding eligibility for the 4th shot (2nd booster) of the COVID-19 vaccine to everyone aged 18 to 59. These are being offered at […]
QI in Action eBulletin #119: Stress Management in the Healthcare Workplace
In this Issue: Supporting Stress Management in the Health Care Workplace BounceBack Webinar: Back-to-the-Office Guide and Tips to Manage Stress and Anxiety Returning to a Shared Workplace Toolkit for Transitioning to a New Normal Other Supports for Health Care Workers Featured Team Initiative Upcoming Events Supporting Stress Management in the Health Care Workplace Content […]
Bits & Pieces: federal funding for LGBTQ2 health services at Sherbourne and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Health Canada funding sexual and reproductive health services for LGBTQ2 Communities at Sherbourne More on mental wellness supports for frontline workers Buddy Up: men’s suicide prevention using friendship and peer support Perkopolis- summer & insurance discounts The impact of physical activity on mental health outcomes during […]
Spring Highlights 2022: AFHTO Leadership Council
The AFHTO Leadership Council met on June 14, 2022. Below are highlights from the spring 2022 council meeting, projects that are underway, and links to useful resources, including last week’s webinar on the Working for Workers Act. Compensation Markey Review in Primary and Community Care We know that compensation rates across teams is a huge […]
Infection Control Resources and Tools
Originally posted Mar 10, 2020. Last updated June 15, 2022 *NEW* We have created a list of infection prevention and control tools and resources. New and updated resources will be added to the top of each list as they become available. IPAC shareables #StoptheSpread campaign communications toolkit | OHA, October 14, 2020 Sharables for the […]
Management and operations, human resources and COVID-19
Originally posted Mar. 23, 2020. Last updated June 9, 2022 *NEW* Resources related to COVID-19 for the management and operations of primary care team locations are listed below. New and updated resources will be added to the top of each list as they become available. COVID-19 Vaccinations Flu & COVID-19 Resources Re-opening Resources clinical Operations & […]
Lifting of Mask Mandate Supports and Tools
Dear Executive Directors and Administrative Leads, Yesterday the Chief Medical Officer of Health issued a statement that on June 11, 2022, the remaining Directives of the province’s masking requirements, including on public transit and most health care facilities will expire as of 12:00 a.m. on June 11, 2022. Masks will still be required in long-term […]
Bits & Pieces: Bright Lights coming soon and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Bright Lights nominations open soon- reviewers needed Reminder- Advancing equity in cancer screening for gender-diverse clients, June 17 Cyber Security Centre of Excellence updates Speak Up Ontario is now Advance Care Planning Ontario Management of Cases and Contacts of COVID-19 and more Psychological impacts of COVID-19 […]
Monkeypox Update, Planning Vaccination for the Under 5 and Please Fill in a Quick Survey
Dear Members, We hope you are all doing well and staying safe as we all navigate through this current wave of COVID-19, while closely monitoring the situation concerning monkeypox cases that have been reported in Europe, the US and now in Quebec and Ontario. Please find attached the following information from the Chief Medical Officer […]
Bits & Pieces: advancing equity in cancer screening for gender-diverse clients and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Advancing equity in cancer screening for gender-diverse clients June 17 Welcome to Abisola Otepola Reminder- Practical technologies that can enable ageing in place webinar May 19 Just a couple weeks left for Election 2022 Clinical systems renewal funding guidelines and template National Physiotherapy Month Access to […]
Bits & Pieces: nursing week, OAB funding materials and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Happy National Nursing Week Online appointment booking 2022/23 funding webinar materials available Election 2022: It Takes a Team Online OHIP renewal finally updated June 2- deadline to implement right to disconnect policy Long COVID: aiming for a consensus and more GoodLife – chance to win a […]
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 […]
Bits & Pieces: Practical technologies that can enable ageing in place webinar and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Practical technologies that can enable ageing in place webinar May 19 ONCA webinar materials available Financial management training series materials available Reminder – deadline to join #AFHTO22 working group today Seeking input on the structure of social work practice in primary care Memo regarding tools for […]
Bits & Pieces: #AFHTO2022 call for abstracts and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2022 Conference: call for abstracts Reminder- online appointment booking funding webinar tomorrow Election 2022: It Takes a Team – on social media! Happy Health Administration Day Doctors’ Day is May 1 Paxlovid prescription forms, masking requirements continue and more MOH “Axe the Fax” survey MOH, […]
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 […]
2022-23 Annual Operating Plan
Teams were joined by Fernando Tavares (Program Manager, Primary Health Care Branch, Ministry of Health) on Tuesday, March 29, to review this year’s Annual Operating Plan (AOP). Teams received the 2022-23 Annual Operating Plan Submission package on Thursday, March 24. The submission is due by May 27, 2022. The ministry requires completion of the three mandatory parts […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, farewell to Sandeep and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Farewell to Sandeep Gill Seeking Director of Policy and Stakeholder Relations- deadline Mar. 25 Reminder – Ontario Health and Primary Care, MHA CoE, and HCNS, April 1 Reminder- Your Voice is Important: Election Campaign Training with Enterprise Canada, Apr. 6, 2022 The second anniversary […]
Living with and Managing COVID-19, Updated Guidance and Events & Webinars
Dear Members, On Wednesday Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, held a press conference where he announced the removal of the mandatory masking requirement for most settings on March 21, with the eventual lifting in most settings by April 27. As part of the Living with and Managing COVID-19 (FR) strategy, a […]
Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act – Tools and Resources for Bylaw Compliance
The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) was proclaimed on October 19, 2021. Non-profits have until October 19, 2024, to update their bylaws and letters patent to comply with the ONCA. To support members with the ONCA requirements, INQ Law has developed the following tools for teams: An ONCA compliant FHT bylaw template (Word Doc Download Updated Feb […]
Are you taking full advantage of your AFHTO membership?
Benefits and perks galore To AFHTO member EDs/Admin Leads, Lead MDs/NPs, and Board Chairs Leading in primary care has never been easy and it would be an understatement to say the work has only gotten harder during COVID. That’s why you should take advantage of every opportunity available, and that includes making the most of […]
Bits & Pieces: election advocacy materials ready and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Provincial Election 2022: advocacy material is now ready CIRA’s Community Investment Program grant application open March 1 Vaccine information sheets updated and more Submission of Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs) for 2022/23 voluntary Update on tests now covered by OHIP Seeking input for social connections and living […]
Updated primary care guidance document, revocation of Directive #2 and other supports
Dear Members, With the announcement on February 14th that the government is moving to the next phase of reopening on February 17th, now more than ever it’s important to keep the pressure on ensuring more Ontarians get vaccinated. Thank you again for all your hard work in supporting your patients and community in all aspects […]
Bits & Pieces: 2022 pre-budget submission, OHIP inequity and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO’s 2022 Pre-Budget Submission Inequity in online OHIP renewal being addressed FHT contract extension confirmed Our response regarding the impact of team-based care on ED visits Windsor Essex OHT announced Updates re revoking Directive #2 and more Accessible Drive-to-Vaccines Program extended Advance care planning guides on […]
QI in Action eBulletin #115: Role of Primary Care in Vaccine Distribution, Funding Opportunities, Partner Updates
In this Issue: Understanding the Role of Primary Care in Vaccine Distribution Clinical Systems Renewal Funding Primary Care Data Reports for Ontario Health Teams (OHTs) Updates from eHealth Centre of Excellence NEW Online Smoking Cessation Program Upcoming Webinars New Research Project! We want to hear from you! AFHTO has partnered with Dr. Rachelle Ashcroft […]
Follow-up on January’s regional calls with EDs and admin leads;update from meeting with the Primary Health Care Branch
Note: This email is going to executive directors, lead physicians, NP clinical directors, and board chairs Dear leadership triad, Thank you to all executive directors and admin leads who joined their regional call with us at end of January. It is always helpful to hear from you, and we hope you found the call and […]
COVID-19 Outpatient Therapies, Vaccination Updates and Other Updates
Dear members, January has been an incredibly difficult month, and we want to thank you and your teams for all that you have done, and continue to do, for your patients. Encouragingly, the latest update on COVID-19 projections from the Science Table indicates that while hospital and ICU admissions continues to be high, Ontario data […]
2021 Conference videos and slides
Pre-Conference Day: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 Program Component Materials Fireside Chat with Enterprise Canada – What You Can Expect in the Provincial Election Video Day 1: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Opening Session- Welcome, Minister’s Address and Bright Lights Awards Ceremony Video Facts vs. Myth: The Realities of Equity in Canadian Healthcare Video The Power of […]
Resources and Tools for the Rollout of Vaccines for 5–11-Year-Olds
Dear Members, As you know, Health Canada approved the Comirnaty (Pfizer-BioNTech) COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years old last Friday. The Government of Ontario opened booking beginning today, November 23. Ontario is expected to receive 1,076,000 doses of the vaccine from the federal government for the approximately one million eligible children, which […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, multiple kids 5 -11 webinars and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories Introduction to ONCA slides and video available Reminder- information webinar: COVID-19 vaccination for children 5-11 years old, Nov. 29, 2021 Reminder- Practical approaches to polypharmacy: the gentle art of deprescribing, Dec. 1, 2021 Letter for patients regarding children’s vaccine and more Perkopolis for AFHTO […]
Bits & Pieces: webinar re 5-11 yr old vaccination, your voice is key and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Information webinar: COVID-19 vaccination for children 5-11 years old Your voice is key – member consultation forum, Nov. 16, 2021 Celebrating Nurse Practitioner Week Members’ stories Reminder- Introduction to ONCA, Nov. 17, 2021 Third dose recommendations, dose date calculator and more New tools and supports- substance […]
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 […]
Bits & Pieces: join our IHP Advisory Council, social media panel update and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Join our IHP Advisory Council! National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th AFHTO 2021 Conference: less than a month to early bird deadline & social media panel update Cancer screening digital toolkit Medical exemption resource, impact in Australia and more Seeking female patients’ input […]
Directive 6 Must Apply To Patient-Facing Team-Based Primary Care Providers During COVID-19
To: Hon. Doug Ford, Premier Hon. Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier, Minister of Health Cc: Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ministry of Health Matthew Anderson, CEO, Ontario Health Helen Angus, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Health (outgoing) Re: Directive 6 must apply to patient-facing team-based primary care providers during COVID-19 September 3, 2021 […]
Bits & Pieces: virtual funding opps, aggregate report update, and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Virtual funding opportunities for primary care, Sep. 16 Expanding your differential diagnosis, Oct. 14 3rd dose referral and guidance Update on COVaxON Aggregate Primary Care Vaccination Report Reminder – Pandemic PPE Transitional Supports (PPTS) Keeping our kids safe at school, new IPAC guidance, and more New […]
Order Printed Cancer Screening Awareness Materials by Sept 3rd for your Team
Content below developed by Ontario Health Dear members, As you know, Ontario’s health care system has been significantly impacted by COVID-19, including preventive care like cancer screening. Ontario Health runs the province’s organized cancer screening programs, the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP), the Ontario Cervical Screening Program (OCSP) and ColonCancerCheck (CCC). Since March 2020, all […]
Aug. 24 Update on COVID Vaccines and Resources
Dear Members, Like many of you we share the collective disbelief that we are in Wave 4 of the pandemic, with numbers increasing daily and back to school being just around the corner. We know how tired you are but despite that exhaustion, you are and have always been there for your patients and community. […]
Register now! Vaccinations in the Workplace: Top Questions Employers Are Asking
Hello triad members, We invite members of the triad to join Maria McDonald from McDonald HR Law for guidance on questions we all have about vaccination in the workplace. Can vaccines be mandatory? Can a policy be written? What do you do if a frontline staff does not want to be vaccinated? Join Maria on […]
Bits & Pieces: election consultation, last chance for board award and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue It’s election time! Please register for AFHTO’s member consultation forum Board Award nomination deadline this Friday, Aug. 20 Ontario makes COVID-19 vaccination policies mandatory for high-risk settings and more Federal Holiday on September 30, 2021 – Does NOT impact health care and other provincial employers Seeking […]
Aggregate Primary Care Vaccination Reports for Family Physicians
Dear Triad Members, Yesterday Ontario Health (OH) released a memo about accessing the COVaxON Aggregate Primary Care Vaccination Reports for family physicians working in a Patient Enrolment Model (PEM) of your rostered patients who have been vaccinated. A reminder that you do need a ONE® ID account to access the report – instructions on how […]
Aggregate Primary Care Vaccination Report, Provincial Antigen Screening Program and Last Chance to Order Oxygen Saturation Monitors
Dear Triad Members, Please see below for some important information from Ontario Health. Aggregate Primary Care Vaccination Report Together with their stakeholders, Ontario Health will be providing family physicians with a new report to help you identify patients in your panel that have received a COVID-19 vaccine. Additional supports will help you to identify who […]
Bits & Pieces: PTSD, relationships & accessible supports, farewell to Rachel and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue PTSD, Relationships & Accessible Support, July 14 Farewell to Rachel So Attn: Geriatric Clinical Pharmacology and GeriMedRisk only available live Call for applications to Indigenous and expanded midwifery programs Member stories Q&A for mixed COVID-19 mRNA vaccine schedules and more COVID@Home: winding down of distribution pathways […]
Bits & Pieces: 2022 election priorities, free bot to document vaccines and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue 2022 Election Priorities: seeking members’ input AFHTO statement on racism and hate Reminder- Cancer screening during the pandemic and onwards, June 21 Nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors open until July 30 Free bot to help document vaccinations and more Update on the Ontario Structured […]
Bits & Pieces: vaccine consent and information for youth, physiotherapy month and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Vaccine consent and information for youth and more updates National Physiotherapy Month Member stories Ontario is creating a roadmap to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030 Important information about AstraZeneca second doses and more MindWell for Healthcare Workers Support reminder- BounceBack Call for applications for FASD support […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
COVID-19 Wellness Series: Building Your Team’s Psychological PPE
Dear AFHTO Members, We recognize that the pandemic has impacted our teams and continues to impact you many ways. PPE has been critical during the pandemic to help protect teams’ physical wellbeing; however, the “psychological PPE” is crucial to protect teams’ mental well being. Coping with the stress in a healthy manner will allow for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: ED mentorship, $83 million in grants, IHP sessions & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Reminder- ED Mentorship Program Ontario Trillium Foundation redirecting $83 million in grants IHP session leads needed for AFHTO 2020 conference Primary care patient/client virtual care experience survey New Chief Executive Officer for Indigenous Primary Health Care Council Reminder-COVID-19 ED interviews end soon Updated COVID case definition, […]
Provincial Pandemic PPE Transitional Support Program Announcement
This email was sent to EDs/Administrative Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic primary, community and mental health care organizations have struggled with a reliable supply chain in accessing personal protective equipment (PPE). Further to that, costs have increased substantially and as sectors started […]
Bits & Pieces: COVID Alert app, governing through COVID-19 & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue The COVID Alert app is now available! “Governing through COVID-19 and Beyond” – Register now for the next governance webinar! Reminder-COVID-19 ED interviews end soon AFHTO Letter to the OMA Negotiations Committee AFHTO 2020 Conference: did you get your confirmation? 211 Ontario – connecting patients to […]
Bits & Pieces: Members’ stories including parking lot injections, infection prevention and control checklist & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Congratulations to members in five new OHTs Members’ stories including parking lot injections Recommendations to the Primary Care Working Group Infection prevention and control checklist AFHTO 2020 Conference submissions due tomorrow Improving the Ontario Disability Support Program application process for health care professionals Seeking physician input […]
Bits & Pieces: COVID-19 ED interviews, IHP advisory council & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue COVID-19 ED interviews Reminder- applications for IHP Advisory Council close July 31 Perkopolis Implications of the Psychotherapy Act- survey Reminder – member renewal deadline July 31, 2020 COVID-19 section Upcoming events regarding youth cannabis use and more COVID-19 ED interviews AFHTO, in partnership with the University […]
Bits & Pieces: apply for Indigenous and expanded midwifery programs, join our ED mentorship program & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Apply for Indigenous Midwifery Programs and Expanded Midwifery Care Models- webinar July 16 Join our ED Mentorship Program! AFHTO 2020 Conference: call for submissions, including Bright Lights Guidance on managing type 2 diabetes and other updates Possible discounts for Microsoft 365 and UpToDate Prenatal screening and […]
Update from the Primary Health Care Branch, transitions to a new normal, PPE, virtual care, and HR updates
This email was sent to EDs/Administrative Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. Dear triad members, We held our fifth round of regional ED calls on June 29 and 30. We’ve been holding these calls since March, and we will be pausing them for the summer as people break and prepare for […]
Bits & Pieces: create YOUR virtual conference, cancer screening guidance & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Create YOUR virtual conference-deadline July 15 Guidance on resuming cancer screening and other updates COVID-19 tip sheet-management of CT and MRI for recovery planning Survey about COVID-19 physical distancing guidelines Self-help booklet series for people with intellectual disabilities Respiratory Health Forum – call for presentations Upcoming […]
Bits & Pieces: Join AFHTO’s IHP Advisory Council, member renewal & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Join AFHTO’s IHP Advisory Council! Reminder – member renewal deadline July 31, 2020 Which FHT physician has over 39,000 views on YouTube? More resources for reopening and other updates Nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors close this Friday Pandemic pay update Thomas Edison and weight […]
Temporary Pandemic Pay Update
Dear Executive Directors and Admin Leads, Please find attached the following update documents on pandemic pay: Temporary Pandemic Pay Guidance Document Pandemic Pay Q and A Pandemic Pay Payroll Administration Pandemic Pay Memo June 24 2020 Final While broad primary care is not included, just a reminder that eligibility of workers does include those primary […]
Transitions to a new normal, PPE, virtual care, and HR updates
This email was sent to EDs/Administrative Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. Dear triad members, AFHTO’s Leadership Council met on June 3, and executive directors joined our fourth round of regional ED calls on June 1 and 2. This communique is in follow-up to those meetings. Below is information on the […]
Follow-up to ED calls, May 12 and 13 – PPE, virtual care, and HR updates
This email was sent to EDs/Administrative Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. Thank you to all the executive directors who joined our third round of regional ED calls last week. This email is a follow-up to provide the information promised during the calls, as well as other updates and supports, including […]
Managing HR and Supporting Staff through COVID 19: Q&A with Maria McDonald
This email was sent to EDs/Administrative Leads of AFHTO member organizations. 1. Managing HR and Supporting Staff through COVID 19: Q&A with Maria McDonald Over the past 2 months Primary Care has quickly transitioned to provide the ‘new normal’ of care delivery during COVID-19. Teams became virtual overnight, accommodations were made to ensure the […]
Bits & Pieces: partnership to improve access to psychological services for the front line & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Partnership to improve access to psychological services for front line workers Letter from AFHTO’s President Pandemic Pay Update to critical supplies & equipment survey portal- training sessions Mental Health Week Updated screening and testing guidance and more Infection prevention and control CoP in Ontario Central West […]