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 […]
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 […]
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: cultural safety toolkit, many vaccine resources and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Creating a safer environment for Indigenous Peoples Reminder- Supply Ontario survey Reminder- primary care virtual groups webinar tomorrow Saegis cybersecurity clinic update webinar Mar 4 PHAC COVID-19 vaccination toolkit for HCWs, many Ministry resources, and more Wellness Together Canada OCFP Awards – call for nominations CPSO […]
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 […]
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, […]
Bits & Pieces: engaging and supporting caregivers webinar Feb. 25 and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Engaging and Supporting Caregivers, Feb. 25 Members’ stories Anti-racism webinar series open to members Mental Health and Additions Centre of Excellence supports for HCW and more Now is the Time to Choose Wisely: Advancing QI slides and video Improving access and navigation to psychological services during […]
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: Free PPE portraits, STBBI funding opportunity, and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Free PPE portraits Togetherall funding ended, vaccine education for patients and more Members’ stories Joint letter on paid sick leave Apply for HIV and Hepatitis C funding by Jan. 29 Reminder- Now is the Time to Choose Wisely: Advancing Quality Improvement in Primary Care, Jan. 27, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]
Bits & Pieces: COVID-19 vaccine, wellness series for members and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Changing the way we work – COVID-19 vaccine, public health collaboration, and supporting our teams COVID-19 wellness series: building your team’s psychological PPE Members’ stories including 12 days of Christmas Addition of FluMist to the universal influenza immunization program and more Reminder- The CONCEPT study survey […]
Bits & Pieces: members in newly approved OHTs, updated case definition and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Thirteen new OHTs announced How collaboration created an essential PPE community hub during the first wave of COVID-19 Members’ stories – #PrimaryCareAlwaysThere Reminder- enter to win free registration to Legal Issues for Primary Care Teams series Updated case definition, testing guidance and more Call for applications […]
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 […]
QI in Action eBulletin #101: Primary Care Team Lessons and Patient & Provider Virtual Experience During COVID-19
In collaboration with the Alliance for Healthier Communities In this Issue: Crossing Chasms: Primary Care Teams’ Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Thank You for Sharing Your Teams’ Experiences During The COVID-19 Pandemic Primary Care Patient/Client Virtual Care Experience Survey Primary Care Experience Surveys – Updated Version for OH QIPs Provider virtual care experience survey IHP […]
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 […]
Bits & Pieces: your COVID-19 survey results at Trillium Research Day & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Trillium Research Day – AFHTO posters and presentation Primary care patient/client virtual care experience survey #StopTheSpread communications toolkit Provider virtual care experience survey IHP experience during COVID-19 Fecal immunochemical test kit update and reminder regarding breast cancer and cervical screening Top ten flu Q & A […]
Bits & Pieces: address from incoming president Dr. Allan Grill, COVID checklist for primary care & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Address from incoming president Dr. Allan Grill #AFHTO2020: following up Immediate need for case and contact management Member stories- COVID-19 EMR screening, virtual clinic and SDOH New BounceBack client resources available OMA’s OHT white paper Togetherall social media content and mini videos COVID-19 checklist for primary […]
Bits & Pieces: check your junk mail, how to get up to $150,000& more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue How to get up to $150K to rebuild and recover from the impacts of COVID #AFHTO2020: yes, we’re asking you to check your junk mail Virtual mental health tools demonstration & video testimonial for Mental Health Awareness Day Dr. Elizabeth Muggah now President of the […]
Bits & Pieces: member stories in AFHTO annual report, call for stricter measures to address COVID-19 & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO annual report featuring your stories Letter to the Premier for stricter measures to address COVID-19 Two days to the #AFHTO2020 early bird deadline Indigenous relationship and cultural safety (IRCS) courses COVID-19 testing guidance update and more Survey of IHPs in FHTs during the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Bits & Pieces: OHT partners & #AFHTO2020, updated symptom reference & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Just over 2 wks to the conference- invite your OHT partners Electronic Asthma Management System demo slides and video available BEACON iCBT provincial program – resources & demonstration Sep. 24 Updated symptoms reference and more Member access to conference recordings Learning and improvement collaboratives for Ontario […]
Bits & Pieces: conference panels and on-demand sessions, Kids In Crisis Town Hall & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2020 Conference: panels and on-demand sessions Kids In Crisis Town Hall, September 17 Reminder: COVID-19 ED Surveys end soon Virtual mental health tools – Togetherall and Bounceback demonstrations, Sep. 24 Flu vaccine guidance and more Recently published PHO resources Two new quality standards on asthma […]
QI in Action eBulletin #100- Rx: Social Prescribing
In collaboration with the Alliance for Healthier Communities In this Issue: What is Social Prescribing? What does Social Prescribing look like in practice? Social prescribing: tools for equitable healthcare Reminders Upcoming Virtual Events What is Social Prescribing? Social prescribing is an evidence-based plan to address the social determinants of health, with focus on social isolation […]
Bits & Pieces: Updated primary care guidance, governing through COVID-19 & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Governing through COVID-19 and beyond slides and video available AFHTO 2020 Conference: concurrent sessions and Minister Elliott IHP Sessions: last call for leads In a time of need: a grassroots initiative in response to PPE shortage in the COVID-19 pandemic Updated primary care guidance, sick notes […]
Bits & Pieces: OTF Resilient Communities Fund webinar, cancer screening & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue OTF Resilient Communities Fund webinar Sep 29 Reminder- Electronic Asthma Management System tool demonstration, Sep. 15 IHP Sessions: six leads still needed Breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening and FIT requisition update OMA pocket journal for contact tracing and more Upcoming events including Care Of The […]
Bits & Pieces: Helen Bevan and Jane Philpott at the conference & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2020 registration open 211 Ontario slides and video available The role of social workers in interprofessional primary healthcare teams Ontario releases COVID-19 management plan for schools and more Engagement of patients with diabetes via virtual health apps survey NPs can now sign for medication samples […]
Bits & Pieces: IHP session leads, back to school advice, OTF youth grant & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue We need IHP session leads Back to school advice from a Markham FHT physician and a teacher Reminder- 211 Ontario webinar Thursday, August 20- register now Members’ stories OTF Youth Opportunities Fund grant opportunity Updated testing guidance and more Registration open for Project ECHO Ontario Bariatric […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Reminder- nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors close July 3, 2020
Dear AFHTO members, Are you interested in serving on the AFHTO Board of Directors? The governance committee of AFHTO’s board invites anyone who works within an AFHTO member organization to apply. We are looking for strategic and emerging leaders to help shape the future of interprofessional team-based care in Ontario! Please share this […]
Bits & Pieces: members win Future Innovator Awards, AFHTO directors needed & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Members win Future Innovator Awards Reminder – nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors open until July 3, 2020 Governance and leadership tools, resources and supports Updated memo from OH, free phone outreach support for older adults and other updates AFHTO’s Submission on Bill 175 – […]
Bits & Pieces: patient engagement in FHTs case studies, free iCBT & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Patient and family engagement in primary care case studies Free internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy programs Are teams in scope for the PPE Data Collection/ CSE Survey? Team-based care supporting patient communities through COVID-19 slides and recording New resources for re-opening, stress, grief, and bereavement support and […]
Bits & Pieces: Dr. Rueben Devlin, June 11 webinar, COVID-19 Innovation grants & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Dr. Rueben Devlin, Chair of the Premier’s Council, has passed Team based care supporting patient communities through COVID-19 webinar COVID-19 Innovation grant program Member renewal – you can now send in your cheques! COVID-19 in Ontario – A Focus on Diversity: Public Health Ontario report Phase […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bits & Pieces: virtual visits webinar materials, members’ stories & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Virtual Visits: Beginning to End webinar materials now available Members’ stories Operational requirements for health sector restart and more Questions Are the Answer- patient tips and tools Educational supports for IPAC -Toronto region Research participant recruitment – concussion telerehabilitation study Upcoming events regarding mental health and […]
Bits & Pieces: open letter on pandemic pay, updated primary care guidance & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Joint open letter on pandemic pay, updated primary care guidance and testing memo AFHTO 2020 Conference: switching things up Nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors open until July 3, 2020 Updated symptoms document and more Update on COVID-19 testing- Primary Health Care Branch Reminder- Ontario […]
Nominations to the AFHTO Board of Directors are open until July 3, 2020
Dear AFHTO members, Are you interested in serving on the AFHTO Board of Directors? The governance committee of AFHTO’s board invites anyone who works within an AFHTO member organization to apply. We are looking for strategic and emerging leaders to help shape the future of interprofessional team-based care in Ontario! Please share this […]
Bits & Pieces: members’ COVID-19 initiatives, updated case definition & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue ICYMI- members’ COVID-19 initiatives and vulnerable patient outreach queries World Family Doctor Day Videos for the pandemic from Niagara North FHT for patients and providers Members’ stories Updated case definition, symptom, and screening documents for COVID-19 Call for abstracts- Virtual ADHD Research Day Upcoming events including […]
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 […]
Bits & Pieces: Virtual Visits – Beginning to End webinar May 20, Nursing Week & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Virtual Visits – Beginning to End webinar National Nursing Week East GTA FHT NP to receive award today Members’ stories, including a musical interlude Resuming scheduled surgeries and procedures and more eReferral to BounceBack Sharing your innovative initiative CAMH COVID-19 discussion forum and app Upcoming events […]
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 […]
Letter from AFHTO’s President and Board Chair-May 2020
Dear Team Members, As we approach a new month contending with this pandemic, I thought it would be a good time to touch base. The continued disruptions, frustrations and adjustments of how we provide our services has been a tremendous source of anxiety to ourselves, our families and those we look after. Yet, despite all […]
Bits & Pieces: BounceBack free CBT program, primary care guidance update & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue BounceBack free CBT program available AFHTO on The Agenda Members’ stories Updated primary care guidance and more Evidence of value- Health Tapestry Seeking IHP input on current practice Understanding Bronchiectasis webinar audio Primary Care Dietitian Association Doctors’ Day is May 1 Nominations open for the N4’s […]
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 […]
Bits & Pieces: COVID-19 has likely peaked in Ontario, guidance update & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue COVID-19 outbreak has likely peaked in Ontario Open letter on PPE in primary care during COVID-19 COVID-19 provincial testing guidance update and more Virtual annual general meetings Leadership in a crisis- one-page guide Faces of COVID- Healthy Debate seeking frontline worker profiles Upcoming events including Resource […]
Bits & Pieces: how Lakelands FHT handled COVID-19, Business Continuity Toolkit now available & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue How Lakelands FHT handled a positive COVID-19 result at their clinic COVID-19 provincial testing guidance update and more Business continuity toolkit for COVID-19 now available Advance Care Planning Day (April 16): Approach to Goals of Care Conversations Member renewal payments- accepting payments via Interac and EFT […]
Bits & Pieces: update re PPE surveys, assessment centres, Zoom bombers & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Update on daily PPE surveys COVID-19 assessment centres and more COVID-19 in Ontario- what do the models show for our future? Members’ stories How to keep uninvited guests out of Zoom meetings and webinars Updated message from Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) Complimentary access to online […]
Follow-Up from March 27th webinar, Qs and As from the Ministry and Clarity on PPE Questions from MEOC
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 were able to join our regional calls earlier this week. We were pleased to hear how well many of you are doing, and to hear how we […]
Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Christine Elliot joining tonight’s Primary Care Virtual Community
After hearing from many of you and your ask for support to connect with each other and reflect on what’s needed to lead through challenging times The Ontario College of Family Physicians, The Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario and The Change Foundation came together in short order to create the next Primary Care […]
Bits & Pieces: daily PPE surveys, updated COVID-19 case definitions & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Daily PPE surveys Updated COVID-19 case definitions and more HR, privacy and risk management slides and video Do you know any heroes of COVID-19? EMR CoP transition to OntarioMD Advance care planning & goals of e-learning modules- deadline today to register for free Primary care virtual […]
IMPORTANT ACTION REQUIRED – Personal Protective Equipment Survey (Due March 30)
This email was sent to EDs/Administrative Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. Some of you may have already received this email from your Ontario Health regional planning table so please disregard. For those who have not received it, please see below. Please note that there is a password for […]
HR, privacy and risk management during the COVID-19 pandemic- webinar
This email was sent to EDs/Administrative Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. HR, privacy and risk management during the COVID-19 pandemic –Mar. 27 webinar These are uncertain times and the way we are now practicing primary care has changed dramatically in the last few weeks. As we move towards more […]
Bits & Pieces: new COVID-19 guidance for primary care; COVID-19, HR, privacy & risk webinar & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue COVID-19 guidance for primary care HR, privacy and risk management during the COVID-19 pandemic – Mar. 27 webinar Reorganizing COVID-19 resources on our site Shift to Virtual Care-Primary care response to COVID-19 Early lessons: tackling a global crisis with a community response Member renewal payments-hold cheques […]
Letter from AFHTO’s President and Board Chair
Dear AFHTO teammates, I just wanted to reach out to all of you while I have a moment to thank you for your tremendous efforts over the last couple of weeks. Like you, I have been busy working with our team to realign services, develop innovative ways to contend with COVID-19 while also continuing to […]
Update on COVID-19 and Moving Towards More Virtual Care
This email was sent to EDs/Administrative Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. These are challenging times and we really appreciate the phenomenal care that is being provided by everyone working in team-based primary care and in health care. As the foundation of the health care system, your relationships with your patients […]
Bits & Pieces: ON state of emergency, COVID-19 updates & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Ontario declares state of emergency COVID-19 updates including memo Selecting an IPAC representative Virtual visit billing codes, PPE recommendations & steps to reduce spread Members’ stories Registration now open for Project ECHO Ontario Bariatric Network (OBN) series starting April 2, 2020 NPAO Patient Choice Award Upcoming […]
Bits & Pieces: COVID-19 memo, changes to mental health system, AI fellowship & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue COVID-19 updates including memo and tools Members’ stories Ontario Health Teams and privacy: a legal perspective Ontario government announces changes to mental health and addictions system Fellowship in compassion and artificial intelligence Integrating mental health services in primary care- deadline March 23 Spring registration for ECHO […]
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: Updated COVID-19 case definitions, RISE update, member renewal & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue COVID-19 updates including updated case definitions RISE update Premier’s Council on Improving Healthcare and Ending Hallway Medicine – newsletter updates Home and community care modernization Member renewal emails March is Pharmacist Awareness Month Social Work Week Nutrition Month New webinars in LeaderShift Applied Leadership E-Learning Series […]
Bits & Pieces: New PPE survey deadline, Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance Queen’s Park Day & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue New PPE survey deadline and other novel coronavirus (COVID-19) updates Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance Queen’s Park Day Minister announces changes to home and community care Members’ stories Improving cancer screening rates slides and video Psychology Month Public Health Infection Prevention and Control resources Hypertension focus […]
Bits & Pieces: meeting the Minister, working together for change tools & resources & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Meeting the Minister to discuss pre budget recommendations Working together for change Members’ stories Managing urinary incontinence in women: clinical tool Novel coronavirus updates Northern opioid learning community webinars, Mar. 5 & 26 Seeking volunteers for Early Chronic Kidney Disease priority panel OASW call for proposals […]
QI in Action eBulletin #95: Made-In Ontario High Impact Actions in Primary Care
In this issue Primary Care Virtual Community High Impact Action Items Local Change Ideas Upcoming Webinars Primary Care Virtual Community: The primary care virtual community is Ontario’s novel collaborative designed to unleash the power of primary care in health system change. As a community, they have co-defined a list of High Impact Actions that are […]
Winter Highlights 2020: AFHTO Leadership Council
The Leadership Council Members met on February 5, 2020. Below are the highlights from the winter 2020 Leadership Council Meeting. Supporting AFHTO through reallocation funding Members are asked to consider supporting AFHTO’s governance and leadership program through in-year reallocation funding if year-end surpluses are available. The ministry recently clarified the additional information needed for reallocation […]
Bits & Pieces: prescriptions are for more than just drugs, new location & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Prescriptions are for more than just drugs Our new location Novel coronavirus updates including Q & A on personal protective equipment supply Reminder- Improving cancer screening rates and reducing related disparities, Feb. 20 Lung cancer screening for people at high risk The Promise of Virtual Care […]
Bits & Pieces: practising equity-focused health care, improving cancer screening rates & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Practising equity-focused health care Novel coronavirus updates including OMA summary guidance Improving cancer screening rates and reducing related disparities, Feb. 20 Reminder- shortening the diagnostic odyssey: rare disease in primary care, Feb. 12 Members’ stories Spotlight on organizing primary care, Feb. 13 Two new quality standards […]
Bits & Pieces: novel coronavirus updates, pre-budget submission & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Novel coronavirus updates AFHTO’s 2020 pre-budget submission We’re on the move Members’ stories Shortening the diagnostic odyssey: rare disease in primary care, Feb. 12 Managing proton pump inhibitor use in older adults: tool Eliminating red and white cards posters Upcoming events on Advance Care Planning and […]
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 […]
Bits & Pieces: member news, Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act update & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Member news Reminder – we need your feedback for the 2020 conference Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act update Ministry of Health and related news Rainbow Health Ontario 2020 early bird ends Friday, Jan. 17 Upcoming events on Mental Health and Addiction QI and more Member news Couchiching […]
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: offering patients a medical home, 2020 conference feedback & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Offering patients a medical home – not a hallway We need your feedback for the 2020 conference Governance and leadership tools, resources and supports Members’ stories Reminder – Mental health and addiction QI collaborative webinar The Change Foundation launches Future Innovator Awards Ontario Health CEO starts […]
Year End Message from AFHTO’s President and Board Chair
As we at AFHTO approach this holiday season, I think it is a great time to reflect on 2019 and offer some thoughts on what 2020 could possibly hold for us all. This last year has brought many changes, challenges and opportunities to all of us working in team-based care. AFHTO, like many of our […]
2019 Operational Updates Wrap-Up Communique
This email is being sent to Lead Clinicians, Board Chairs and EDs/Administrative Leads of AFHTO member organizations. Contents OHT Development Expansion of Team-Based Care, More Mental Health and Addictions Support and Care Coordination Governance and Leadership Tools, Resources and Supports Manuals and Guides Libraries Toolkits Case Studies Additional tools and resources Webinar and workshop slides […]
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 […]
Bits & Pieces: first 24 OHTs announced, members’ stories & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue First 24 OHTs announced Members’ stories Evidence of value- professional communication and job satisfaction & continuity of care Rare disease education sessions Reminder- In-year reconciliation deadline webcast Upcoming events on preparing for audits and more First 24 OHTs announced Congratulations to the first cohort of 24 […]
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 […]
Bits & Pieces: more OHTs, in-yr reconciliation webinar, OCFP awards members & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue More OHTs announced In-year reconciliation deadline webcast OCFP recognises AFHTO members at 2019 Awards Ceremony Digital Health Toolbox slides and video available Safer opioid prescribing through a clinic-wide urine drug testing system – the HARMS Program Holiday perks New toolkit for people who provide and who […]
Bits & Pieces: Mississauga and Hamilton OHTs announced, Clinton & North Perth FHTs accredited & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Mississauga and Hamilton OHTs announced Clinton, North Perth FHTs and others accredited with commendation 2020/21 Quality Improvement Plans launched Registration open for Project ECHO Ontario Bariatric Network Series starting January 2020 Upcoming events on virtual care and more Mississauga and Hamilton OHTs announced On Nov. 25, […]
Bits & Pieces: Ontario Health transfers, treating Adult Major Depressive Disorder & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Upcoming transfers to Ontario Health & LHIN transitional regions A webcast for IHPs: OHTs and health system transformation slides and video Care for survivors of blood or marrow transplant therapy Treatment of Adult Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Tool 2019 spotlight on caregivers and a new helpline […]
QI in Action eBulletin #92: How Can Teams Help Meet The E-Service Needs of Patients?
In this issue What are Patients’ E-service Needs? Prescription Renewals Consult with any Healthcare Provider Online (Email, Virtual Visits, etc.) Specialist Referral Confirmations and Notifications How have Other Teams Implemented Digital Health Tools? Digital Health Week and the QIDS-Essential Summary Resources Upcoming Webinars and Conferences What are Patients’ E-service Needs? […]
Bits & Pieces: Digital health toolbox and virtual care webinars & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Digital health toolbox webinar Nov. 28 Increasing access to patients through virtual care visits webinar Dec. 10 Members’ stories QIDS-ESSENTIAL: the making & meaning of the Quality Improvement Decision Support program Happy Nurse Practitioner Week Primary Care Virtual Community Upcoming events on Digital health and technology […]
Bits & Pieces: Made-in-Ontario high impact actions feedback, opioid self assessment & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Feedback on Made-in-Ontario high impact actions for Nov. 21 session Member in the media and the Missing Million COPD report Online opioid self-assessment program GoodLife LG TV promotion The Gatehouse programs for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse – Etobicoke/Toronto Upcoming events on health and climate […]
Bits & Pieces: members in the media, Chatham-Kent FHT’s strategic plan implementation task force & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In this Issue: Members in the media Chatham-Kent FHT’s strategic plan implementation task force HQO seeking volunteers to help develop insomnia disorder quality standard CPSO seeking input on stakeholder engagement Upcoming events on OHTs and IHPs, transitions in care and more Members in the media Dufferin Area FHT – […]
Bits & Pieces: OHT webcast for IHPs, caregiver resources, high impact actions & more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue: A webcast for IHPs: OHTs and health system transformation New resources for caregivers supporting seniors living with frailty High impact actions for Ontario Digital Coalition conference presentation Upcoming events on concussions, cyber security and more A webcast for IHPs: OHTs and health system transformation All IHPs […]