Bits & Pieces: 5 days left to submit your abstract and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue 5 days left. submit your abstract by June 16! Pneumococcal Disease and Vaccination: Evolving Unmet Needs in Older Adults Member stories Canada Health Infoway launching AI Scribe Program News and updates including Social Prescribing Impact Award nominations are open Using your data for quality improvement (QI) […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bits & Pieces: save the date, member stories and more
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue Save the Date! AFHTO’s The Power of Primary Care Conference Oct. 23-24, 2025 Member stories National Physicians’ Day Member renewal request Mental Health Week: May 5-11, 2025 News and updates including barriers and enablers to implementation of cancer screening for marginalized patients Invitation to participate in […]
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: 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 […]
Bits & Pieces: closing plenary speaker and more; Update on expansion of the OBSP
Your Biweekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2024 Conference: announcing closing plenary speaker Update on expansion of the OBSP to people ages 40 to 49 Member stories Back-to-school perks News and updates including national dementia guidelines for disclosing a diagnosis Join Ontario Health’s Primary Care Quality Advisory Committee Register for the in-person […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories, wild cards and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member stories AFHTO 2024 Conference: wild cards welcome Mental Health Week: May 6-12, 2024 Member renewal request News and updates including Ontario eliminating sick notes and piloting AI scribes Feedback requested on a new quality standard: gender-affirming care for gender-diverse adults ‘Conversations with Clinicians’ audio-series- new […]
Fall 2023 eBulletin: Social Prescribing in Team-based Primary Care
In this Issue: What is Social Prescribing? Recent research on the benefits and implementation of Social Prescribing Components of the Social Prescribing model in team-based primary care Key enablers to ensuring program success Additional resources Introduction Our team-based primary care sector is familiar with the importance of the social determinants of health and their contributions […]
QI in Action eBulletin #131: What is Long Covid?
In this Issue: What is Long Covid? Long Covid Webinars Long Covid Resources Food for Thought Past Webinars Upcoming Events What is Long COVID? Long COVID, the condition where symptoms that surface after recovering from COVID-19 linger for weeks, months, or even years, is still a mystery to doctors and researchers. The symptoms, such as […]
QI in Action eBulletin #130: Hypertension Awareness Month
In this Issue: Hypertension in Canada Hypertension Webinars Hypertension Resources Food for Thought Past Webinars Upcoming Events Hypertension in Canada In Canada, heart disease is the second leading cause of death after cancer, and is a leading cause of hospitalization. In 2017–2018, about 8.5% of Canadians 20 years and older were living with diagnosed ischemic […]
QI in Action eBulletin #129: Celiac Disease Awareness Month
In this Issue: Celiac Disease in Ontario Celiac Canada Webinars Celiac Resources Food for thought Past Webinars Upcoming Events Celiac Disease in Ontario May is Celiac Disease Awareness month and we join Celiac Canada in helping to bring this initiative to the attention of team-based Primary Care. The Ontario Ministry of Health has announced it is […]
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 […]
QI in Action eBulletin #128: Advance Care Planning
In this Issue: Advance Care Planning OurCare & Healthy Debate: Reimagining primary care Updated quality standards on schizophrenia care Updated Lyme disease clinical guidance document Tools for virtual care guidance now available in more languages Upcoming Events Advance Care Planning National Advance Care Planning Day is on April 16, 2023, and Hospice Palliative Care Ontario […]
Bits & Pieces: Ontario Hepatitis C Elimination Roadmap and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Ontario charting the path to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030 Member stories New digital tools with implementation support- heart failure; anxiety disorders and depression Help advise which health care services and medical devices should be publicly funded Refreshed Indigenous relationship and cultural awareness courses Upcoming events […]
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: 2023 Ontario budget and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Overview of the 2023 Ontario government budget Farewell to Abisola Otepola PCC submission re Bill 60, Your Health Act, 2023 Reminder- CPS Full Access free trial ends April 1 Chronic noncancer pain management: Integration of a nurse-led program in primary care Upcoming events including DFCM New […]
QI in Action eBulletin #127: Nutrition Month
In this Issue: Nutrition month resources Food for thought NEW- Eating Disorders Quality Standard NEW- Surgical Site Infections Quality Standard Share your experience and inform future prenatal care innovations Upcoming Events Nutrition month resources This month we join our Registered Dietitians in celebrating the impact of good nutrition on our patients’ health outcomes. Examples […]
QI in Action eBulletin #126: The Health Equity Questionnaire
In this Issue: The Health Equity Questionnaire: Standardized Entry of Social Determinants of Health into EMRs Resources for social determinants of health Food for thought Updated Primary Care Data Reports for Ontario Health Teams Help shape the future of virtual health care in Ontario Phase I Guidance for Clinically Appropriate Use of Virtual Care for […]
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, […]
QI in Action eBulletin #124: Celebrating the Resilience of Teams in 2022, QIPs 2023-2024
In this Issue: Thank You to our Wonderful Teams Celebrating Teams: Collaborating to Improve Palliative Care Celebrating Teams: Filling Gaps in the Community Healthcare Excellence Canada: Partnering on Appropriate Virtual Care Physician Consultations on PHIPA Changes Support Tools for Clinically Appropriate Use of Virtual Care Guidance in Primary Care Quality Improvement Plans (QIPS) 2023/24 Farewell […]
Bits & Pieces: improving IHP networking and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO’s IHP Directory: Improving IHP networking and communication Farewell to Raveen Bahniwal Climate Conscious Inhaler Prescribing webinar materials available Consultations with physicians on PHIPA changes Community Services Recovery Fund IMPaCT survey Updated recommendations on the use of Paxlovid and Evusheld Reminder- join AFHTO’s Executive Director Mentorship […]
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 & […]
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 […]
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 […]
QI in Action eBulletin #121: Primary Care Ontario Practice-Based Learning and Research Network (POPLAR)
In this Issue: What is POPLAR and How to Join Examining the Work Done by Interprofessional Healthcare Providers Pan-Canadian Study on Outpatient Interventions for Mild to Moderate COVID-19 CareCanvas: A New Tool to Support Practice Improvement Upcoming Events What is POPLAR and How to Join Content below developed by POPLAR The Primary Care Ontario […]
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 […]
Bits & Pieces: Ontario Fall Prevention Collaborative webinar and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Ontario Fall Prevention Collaborative webinar June 23 Please fill in this quick vaccine survey Member renewal deadline June 30 Free workplace mental health program for health care settings Interim guidance on monkeypox vaccination, COVaxON training, and more Seeking physician input for IMproving performance in Primary Care […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bits & Pieces: Foundations of Indigenous Cultural Safety and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Foundations of Indigenous Cultural Safety course February 11 is 211 Day Our New Research Project Reminder- moderate-severe depression, anxiety, OCD, and opioid use disorder in primary care Vaccine inventory update and more 2022/23 collaborative quality improvement plan (cQIP) update Upcoming events including CMOH Town Hall and […]
QI in Action eBulletin #114: Quality & Knowledge Translation Materials 2021 Recap and COVID-19 Vaccination Digital Tools
In this Issue: Quality Improvement & Knowledge Translation Materials – 2021 Recap Updated Omicron Guidance Ontario Health e-Reports Supporting EMR Documentation of COVID-19 vaccinations TELUS PSS Toolbar – Assisting in Reconciling Vaccinations Upcoming Webinars Within the AFHTO member portal, members can find the Quality and Knowledge Translation section. Under the Quality Improvement Tools […]
QI in Action eBulletin #113: Diabetes Care in Primary Care
In this Issue: AFHTO 2021 Conference Poster Highlights Your Role In Improving The Population Health Of People At Risk Or Living With Diabetic Foot Complications Query Supports: Identify your Target Population Ontario Health Updates Quality Standards Upcoming Webinars AFHTO 2021 Conference Poster Highlights At the AFHTO 2021 Conference, we hosted an exhibit of numerous posters […]
QI in Action eBulletin #112: Ontario Structured Psychotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder Survey, COVID-19 Guidance Updated, & more
In this Issue: Ontario Structured Psychotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder Survey COVID-19 Guidance: Primary Care Providers in a Community Setting – UPDATED Ontario Health Updates: Upcoming events and programs related to quality standards (QS) Participate in Research Upcoming Webinars Ontario Structured Psychotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder Survey The Ontario Structured Psychotherapy program (OSP) has been […]
QI in Action eBulletin #111: Webinars Repository, COVID-19 third dose, Provider Experience Research & Quality Standard Placemat
In this Issue: AFHTO Knowledge Translation & Exchange Webinars Repository Now Available New COVID-19 third dose vaccine eligibility search Seeking pharmacists’ input on experiences and contributions to mental health care during COVID-19 Quality Standard Placemat Upcoming Webinars AFHTO Knowledge Translation & Exchange Webinars Repository Now Available Throughout the year, AFHTO and our partners have continuously […]
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 […]
QI in Action eBulletin # 106: COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility – EMR Searches for Primary Care
In this Issue: EMR Searches for Primary Care eConsult Specialty Groups Share your COVID-19 Initiatives Upcoming Webinars EMR Searches for Primary Care To support primary care with COVID-19 vaccination during Phase Two of Ontario’s roll out strategy, the team at the eHealth Centre of Excellence can provide EMR searches that enable clinicians to more efficiently […]
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 […]
April 5th Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out
In This Issue: Vaccinating in Primary Care COVaxON Primary Care Community of Practice COVID@Home Monitoring for Primary Care Provincial Antigen Screening Program COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility EMR Searches COVID-19 Learning Opportunities New Resources Relevant Ministry Guidance Documents for Primary Care Dear Members, We are writing to provide you with an update from our united Primary Care […]
March 19th Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out
Dear Members, We are writing to provide you with an update from our united Primary Care COVID-19 Vaccination Collaborative (PC-VAC*). This week’s key messages that we shared with vaccine decision-makers can be found here. The projections from the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table and Modelling Consensus update on COVID-19 Table on March 11 suggests […]
QI in Action eBulletin # 105: Ontario Health Submission March 2021
In this Issue: A new tool for primary care providers: Quality Standard Placemats Quality Improvement Plans – Update A Peoples’ Panel on how race and ethnicity data should be used for health data research in Ontario Upcoming Webinars Content below developed by Ontario Health A new tool for primary care providers: Quality Standard Placemats Quality […]
QI in Action eBulletin # 104 – Identifying Priority Populations for COVID-19 Vaccination from EMRs
In this Issue: What is POPLAR? POPLAR and COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization Data Security & Privacy How to Register? COVID-19 Cancer Screening Tip Sheet for Primary Care Providers Primary Care Patient/Client Virtual Care Experience Survey Upcoming Webinars What is POPLAR? The Primary Care Ontario Practice-based Learning and Research Network (POPLAR) is an initiative of Ontario’s six […]
QI in Action eBulletin #103 – Moving Forward with Quality Improvement in the New Year
In this Issue: Quality Improvement on the Fly & QIPs QI Resources Upcoming Events Quality Improvement on the Fly & QIPs At this time, teams usually start to plan for their annual QIPs submission. We can expect an update in the upcoming weeks. In the meantime, the QI in PC Council has collaboratively gathered the […]
QI in Action eBulletin #102: Choosing Wisely during the Pandemic and Beyond, Health Equity and Provider Experience
In collaboration with the Alliance for Healthier Communities In this Issue: Toolkits – Choosing Wisely Canada AFHTO Resources as You Plan Ahead Provider Experience during COVID-19 – Dr. Catherine Donnelly Health Equity – Public Health Ontario Upcoming Events These are unprecedented times. COVID-19 is an era of resource scarcity and deciding which method of care […]
Bits & Pieces: always open, updated primary care guidance and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue We may be working differently, but we never stopped working Celebrating Nurse Practitioner Week Designing integrated care and indicators for older persons’ health services QSC patient advisor needed 2020 Ontario Budget overview Updated primary care guidance and more Diabetes Awareness Month Upcoming events on advancing diversity […]
Bits & Pieces: conference videos and posters and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2020 conference videos and posters Hybrid model of pharmacist services in a large multisite FHT Blast from the past: Data to Decisions article COVID-19 response framework and more Upcoming events regarding health promotion, diabetes and more AFHTO 2020 conference videos and posters Recordings from […]
High and Sustained Participation in a Multi-year Voluntary Performance Measurement Initiative Among Primary Care Teams
Research paper published in the International Journal of Health Policy and Management Abstract Background: The province of Ontario, Canada has made major investments in interdisciplinary primary care teams. There is interest in both demonstrating and improving the quality of care they provide. Challenges include lack of consensus on the definition of quality and evidence that […]
QI in Action eBulletin #99: Capturing Primary Care’s Response to COVID-19
In this Issue: Primary Care Patient/Client Experience Virtual Care Survey Responding to COVID-19: Understanding How Primary Care Teams Stepped up to Help Support Their Communities and Patients IHP Experience During the Early Phase of COVID-19 Upcoming Virtual Events Primary Care Patient/Client Virtual Care Experience Survey The rapid adoption of virtual care during the pandemic […]
Measuring the Patient/Client Experience with Virtual Care in Primary Care
Measuring the Patient/Client Experience with Virtual Care in Primary Care Purpose: In the last year, Ontarians attended nearly 1,000,000 virtual care visits (Ontario Telemedicine Network, 2019). Virtual care is provided through a vast number of modalities such as voice, video, teleconference, online platforms, and mobile texting (Pearl et al, 2014). While many primary care practices […]
QI in Action eBulletin #98: Team-Based Care Supporting Patient Communities Through COVID-19
In this Issue: Team Based Care Supporting Patient Communities Through COVID-19 Webinar Virtual Visits: Beginning to End Q&A Document QI Resources Team-Based Care Supporting Patient Communities Through COVID-19 Webinar On June 11, 2020 (12-1pm EST) AFHTO, in collaboration with 3 primary care teams, will be hosting a webinar to share initiatives teams are currently doing […]
QI in Action eBulletin #97: Quality Improvement on the Go
In this Issue: Team Based Care Supporting Patient Communities Through COVID-19 Quality Improvement in Primary Care Council Updates Primary Care Practice Reports Upcoming Webinars Team-Based Care Supporting Patient Communities Through COVID-19 Primary care continues to step up and ensure our patients get the care they need. From the beginning of this pandemic to now […]
Follow-up from ED calls, April 21 – 22 and more
This email was sent to EDs/Administrative Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. Dear triad members, Thank you to all the executive directors who joined our second round of regional ED calls last week. It’s proving helpful to hear what is working well, how you are managing the challenges you’re facing, and […]
QI in Action eBulletin #96: Lung Health in Primary Care
In this Issue: Primary Care Lung Health Programs Electronic Asthma Management System Tool for Oscar Users Understanding Bronchiectasis Vaping Upcoming Webinars Primary Care Lung Health Programs In 2015, there were 60, 530 new Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) diagnoses for people in Ontario ages 35 and older and 883,400 Ontarians were living with a […]
Bits & Pieces: new LeaderShift webinars, mental health & addiction QI video & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue New webinars in LeaderShift Applied Leadership E-Learning Series Mental Health and Addiction QI Collaborative Webinar Series Part 2 slides and video Primary Care Virtual Community Transitions between hospital and home quality standard and Alternative Levels of Care Opportunity to join Prenatal Screening Ontario Advisory Committee Upcoming […]
QI in Action eBulletin #94: Quality and Measurement New Beginnings
In this issue Moving Forward with AFHTO’s Quality Agenda Formation of the Quality Improvement in Primary Care Council Mental Health and Addictions Support Support for Teams Tools and Resources (including standardized EMR queries) Webinar videos and slides (including opioid stewardship) Workshops, events and presentations (including focus on follow up) Upcoming Webinars Moving Forward with AFHTO’s […]
Bits & Pieces: In year reconciliation materials, mental health and addiction QI collaborative webinar & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue In-year reconciliation deadline webcast slides and video Mental health and addiction QI collaborative webinar Increasing access to patients through virtual care visits slides and video Measuring Up 2019 The Unnecessary Conference – Choosing Wisely Canada’s National Meeting Opportunity with Geriatric Mental Health Education Network on Jan […]
Measuring Up 2019
Health Quality Ontario, now the Quality business unit of Ontario Health has released Measuring Up 2019 — a yearly report on the performance of Ontario’s health system. This year’s report, with Bright Lights award winner Dr. Paul Gill, Maitland Valley FHT on the cover, is based on the Quadruple Aim of health care improvement: better […]
QI in Action eBulletin #93: Change Ideas for Quality Improvement Plans
In this issue Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) Priority Indicators 7 Day Post Hospital Discharge Follow Up Same Day & Next Day Appointments Involving Patients in Decisions About Their Care and Treatment Identifying Patients for Palliative Care who Subsequently have their Palliative Care needs Assessed using a Comprehensive and Holistic Assessment Non-Palliative Patients Newly Dispensed […]
Annual Priorities for the 2020/21 Quality Improvement Plans
Health Quality Ontario (HQO) has launched the priorities for the 2020/21 Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs). The 2019/20 QIPs prioritized three core themes: timely and efficient transitions, service excellence, and safe and effective care. These themes remain key priorities and align with the Quadruple Aim of improving the patient and caregiver experience, improving the health […]
QIDS-ESSENTIAL: The Making & Meaning of the Quality Improvement Decision Support program
Edited introduction from QIDS-Essential: The Making and Meaning of the Quality Improvement Decision Support (QIDS) Program As the QIDS program turned five in the Fall of 2018, the QIDS Secretariat within AFHTO decided that the milestone merited not just another report or case study but a different kind of account, one that would capture […]
Bits & Pieces: GoodLife 7-day trial available, summer perks, patient-centered performance measurement & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In this Issue: GoodLife 7-day trial available Summer perks Patient-centered performance measurement Project ECHO Ontario Bariatric Network – update your knowledge on post bariatric care and obesity management Seeking caregiver input Join the Ontario Quality Standards Committee Upcoming events including Considerations for Primary Care Teams as a Not-for-Profit Corporation […]
2019/20 Quality Improvement Plans available
In April Health Quality Ontario received 1,024 Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs) from hospitals, primary care organizations, long-term care homes, and LHIN home and community care services across Ontario. All of the 2019/20 QIPs are now available on QIP Navigator. You can use the Download QIPs tool to download the full QIP of any organization, or […]
D2D 5.1: Getting Started and Changing Gears
AFHTO members have just released the 7th iteration of their performance measurement report, Data to Decisions 5.1. Voluntary participation in team-level measurement remains high. 90% of members have contributed so far, with over 60% in D2D 5.1. This makes D2D 5.1 a unique picture of primary care across the province, at the LHIN level, and […]
D2D 5.0: Demonstrating the value of primary care teams – AGAIN!
The results are in for D2D 5.0. As usual, AFHTO members have full access to all the data through the interactive report. A summary of performance at the province and LHIN levels is available on AFHTO’s public web page. Some of the highlights from this most recent release of D2D are listed below. The good […]
D2D 4.1: Starting to move beyond measurement
Today’s release of Data to Decisions (D2D) 4.1 contains early signals that variation in performance between teams is decreasing. Reducing variation is an important goal in quality improvement. So the observed change is an early and encouraging signal that the needle on performance is starting to move in response to measurement. In the meantime, data from D2D […]
D2D 3.0: Progress in meaningful measurement for primary care
Today’s release of Data to Decisions (D2D) 3.0 demonstrates significant progress by family health teams and nurse practitioner-led clinics to advance manageable and meaningful measurement for improved patient care. AFHTO members are guided by the Starfield Principles – focusing on the relationship with patients and the primary care team’s ability to deliver the care patients […]
Video: Why D2D Matters – A family doctor’s perspective
Data to Decisions (D2D) is a membership-wide report on performance in primary care. In this 4 minute video, Dr. Michelle Greiver, North York FHT, describes the reasons she values Data to Decisions. Share this video with your colleagues, physicians and board members to start conversations about how your team could benefit from D2D. Next steps […]
D2D 2.0 report release: AFHTO members advance primary care measurement
AFHTO members are leading the way to advance manageable and meaningful measurement across primary care. This work is critical. Around the world, cost-effective, high-performing health systems are based on a strong foundation of comprehensive primary care; robust measurement is a mandatory ingredient for strengthening that foundation. D2D 2.0 demonstrates significant progress in this journey: More […]
AFHTO launches Data to Decisions 1.0: comparing measures across teams for the first time
Data to Decisions 1.0: Advancing Primary Care (D2D 1.0) is the tangible result of our collective “get started” effort in team-based performance measurement across the AFHTO membership. D2D 1.0 is a summary of primary care data that are currently available, comparable and mean the most to AFHTO members in their efforts to advance quality of […]
Advancing primary care measurement with D2D 1.0 and the Starfield Model
Two big steps in our progress to measure, improve and demonstrate the value of interprofessional primary care: Close to 50 FHTs submitted their data for the Data to Decisions (D2D) 1.0 report. Whether or not your FHT/NPLC contributed data, the summary results can help you and your team. AFHTO members can access D2D 1.0 on […]
The Starfield model: Measuring comprehensive primary care for system benefit
AFHTO’s approach to primary care measurement focuses on the relationship with our patients and our ability to deliver the care patients value. Its objective is to optimize quality, access and total health system cost of care for patients, using indicators from Health Quality Ontario’s Primary Care Performance Measurement Framework. An article describing the model and […]