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Primary Care Practice Reports available for FHT Executive Directors

Health Quality Ontario has informed us they are launching team-level access to ICES data for Executive Directors. There is also the possibility of using them to access data for D2D. Discussions are underway to confirm this possibility which will make it that much easier for your team to contribute data to D2D 3.0. The consent […]

Data to Decisions eBulletin #18: Accessing your team’s ICES data

Start the sign-up process to get team-level access to your ICES data. Click here for instructions. Progress in measuring our capacity to serve all patients: Click here (scroll down to the “human resource capacity” section) for information about emerging considerations for this new indicator for D2D 3.0. Patient contact system: Learn how the patient contact […]

Data to Decisions eBulletin #17: AFHTO making progress since D2D 1.0

We have made progress since D2D 1.0! Decisions from Data: Progress from D2D 1.0 to 2.0 report takes a look at our journey to advance manageable meaningful measurement. We did it by Increasing Quality and Access to EMR Data, one Community of Practice at a time. We are continuing by working with Patients as Partners […]

Member News: Women’s health grants, IHP & Physician fellowship programs & more

See below for more information on the following: Grant and Fellowship Opportunities: Research Grants for Local Women’s Health Issues – notice of intent due September 1st Grants for IHPs & Physicians from the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (multiple deadlines) Clinical Resources & Training: Perinatal mental health support online (consultation, assessment & ongoing care) CIHI Web […]

Forging Ahead: AFHTO members preparing for next stage of primary care evolution

Government announcements are anticipated in early September. This email summarizes priorities for AFHTO, set through the ED Advisory Council (interview results and July 28th meeting), Physician Leadership Council (July 30th meeting) and AFHTO Board (August 12th). In light of government’s communications to date, the 5 priorities identified for AFHTO were: Developing and strengthening relationships with […]

Last Chance! Bright Lights Nominations due by noon tomorrow

Don’t forget to send in your nominations and supporting documents for the 2015 Bright Lights Awards. The deadline is 12:00 pm tomorrow (Tuesday, August 11). We look forward to hearing your stories! Click here for instructions on submitting a nomination Click here to make your nomination Experiencing issues submitting your nomination form? Due to the […]

Data to Decisions eBulletin #16: EMR Queries for D2D Data

EMR queries for D2D data, including diabetes, ready for your consideration: check out the queries here and let us know what you think. D2D’s impact spreads west! Following our survey on patient expectations conducted in partnership with Patients Canada (see “Partnering with patients on measurement works” ), Carol Mulder was interviewed about it for their […]

Deadline Extended – you now have until August 11 to nominate a Bright Light!

In order to accommodate summer vacations and busy schedules, we have extended the deadline for Bright Lights nominations until 12 noon Tuesday, August 11. This is your opportunity to share your story with health teams from all across Ontario. To showcase the incredible diversity of our member teams, we want all of you to participate. […]

Don’t wait until summer’s over – register for the AFHTO 2015 Conference today to access “early-bird” rates

Plan your trip to the AFHTO 2015 Conference today! Register today for “early-bird” rates (applicable until September 28th) Members receive 50% off registration. Contact your administrator for the access code. Book your hotel and travel arrangements by September 28th for discounted rates. NEW – Earn education credits by attending the AFHTO 2015 Conference: Physicians: This […]

Data to Decisions eBulletin #15 – July 23, 2015

Last call for clinicians – please remind your clinicians to join the conversations by tomorrow, July 24, 2015 to come up with better indicators for Emergency visits, 7-day follow-up and other clinical measures to be included in D2D. Moving on to D2D 3.0: Start preparing now for D2D 3.0 to be launched in Jan 2016. […]

Member News: HQO abstract submission, grant opportunities, IHP & physician input needed & more

Please share with other members of your team who may be interested. See below for more information on the following: HQO’s Health Quality Transformation 2015 accepting abstracts until July 30, 2015 Ontario Patient Ombudsman: Encourage patients to participate in consultation by August 31 Grant opportunity coming soon: Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Grant for IHPs and […]

Data to Decisions eBulletin #14: Using D2D in clinical practice

Calling all clinicians! Make sure D2D makes good clinical sense – join the conversations by July 24, 2015 to come up with better indicators for Emergency visits, 7-day follow up and other clinical measures. How are teams using data to improve? Consider sharing YOUR story as well! Questions about the Quality roll-up indicator? See frequently […]

Data to Decisions eBulletin #13 – June 11, 2015

Be there for the launch of D2D 2.0: Orientation webinars on June 18, 2015, register now. Tell us how your team works together to improve primary care: Complete the pre-D2D survey by June 18, 2015 to add your voice to the AFHTO story about teamwork. Do you really know what QIDSS can do? Watch the […]

Sign up for June 18 D2D 2.0 release webinar and check out the new QIDSS video

Over half of AFHTO’s membership has contributed data to D2D 2.0! June 18 is the report release date. Sign up for the webinars to learn how to navigate the report and see how you compare to your peers.  In the meantime, Executive Directors will be invited to complete a pre-D2D 2.0 survey. This survey will help […]

Data to Decisions eBulletin #12 – May 28, 2015

EXTENDED deadline: D2D data submission due JUNE 1, 2015 Click here for data submission instructions and here for webinar recording or contact Greg Mitchell. EMR queries to collect data for D2D core indicators Click here to access queries for childhood immunization and EMR data quality or contact Marg Leyland. Want to know more about the […]

“Many moving parts”: update from May 19 PHC Branch meeting

Discussion at the May 19 quarterly meeting of AFHTO and MOHLTC Primary Health Care Branch covered: Parameters and next steps for developing new contract templates, given the ministry’s intent to: Conduct a review of all interprofessional primary care models Move toward “comprehensive regionally governed, population-based primary health services for Ontarians” Implement policy directions emerging from […]

Data to Decisions eBulletin #11 – May 14, 2015

Contributing to D2D 2.0 D2D Step-by-Step Guide – Your “cheat sheet” for submitting data to D2D 2.0 The D2D Step-by-Step Guide is now available. Please refer to it to help prepare your data for submission as it provides detailed instructions for both compiling and contributing data. The guide will be further updated with instructions for […]

NP referral to specialists / updated Grow Your Own NP Initiative

Today government has announced that, effective May 1, 2015, NPs are now able to refer directly to specialists. Government first mentioned its intent to make this policy change in the 2015 Provincial Budget, released on April 23. The announcement and OHIP bulletin below provide details. This welcome announcement was followed by another – the ministry […]

AFHTO 2015 Conference: One week left to submit a presentation or poster abstract (May 19)

Take advantage of this opportunity to share your knowledge and experience in providing better health, better quality and better value for patients. Tuesday, May 19 at 9:00 AM is the deadline to submit abstracts for concurrent sessions and posters: Click here to review the submission guidelines Click here for conference theme descriptions and examples of […]

AFHTO 2015 Conference: Submission deadline extended to May 19 at 9:00 AM

Click here to submit a presentation abstract by May 19, 2015 at 9:00 AM These past few weeks have been a busy period for AFHTO members, in response the deadline to submit abstracts has been extended for the AFHTO 2015 Conference “Team-Based Primary Care: The Foundation of a Sustainable Health System”. Take this opportunity to: […]

Data to Decisions eBulletin #10 – April 30, 2015

Contributing to D2D 2.0 Over half of AFHTO members have signed up for D2D 2.0! One hundred and five AFHTO member organizations (56%) have signed up to submit data for D2D 2.0!  The most common reason teams give for being part of D2D 2.0 is to be able to compare with peers to better focus […]

EDAC News: Preparing for PC Change and the Contract Renewal Process

To: EDs, Lead MDs/NPs and Board Chairs of all AFHTO member organizations AFHTO’s Executive Director Advisory Council (EDAC) met on April 22nd. This email provides an overview and highlights key items discussed: Ministry-FHT Contract Renewal: Update from PHC Branch Meeting on April 8th The Commitment to Recruitment & Retention Efforts What’s Ahead for Primary Care: […]

2015 Ontario Budget: What it means for AFHTO members

April 23 – The Minister of Finance released the 2015 Ontario Budget, providing a blueprint for government spending for the 2015-2016 fiscal year Retention and recruitment in primary care AFHTO attended the budget lock-up along with our colleagues from AOHC and NPAO.  While we are very disappointed there wasn’t a formal commitment in the budget […]

Announcing the launch of the ED RESOURCE TOOLKIT!

To: Executive Directors and Board Chairs of all AFHTO member organizations AFHTO is thrilled to announce the launch of the Executive Director Resource Toolkit! In collaboration with The Osborne Group, members of the Executive Director Advisory Committee (EDAC) and work group  have developed this very thorough toolkit to orient new EDs of FHTs/NPLCs to their […]

Members Only website updated: content restructured to improve access to resources

AFHTO is making it easier to access resources on the Members Only resources website – content has been re-organized into five broad categories to improve navigation. As you browse  you’ll find that each sub-category includes a description of the type of content to be found there: Governance and Management: includes tools and resources on governance, […]

Data to Decisions eBulletin #9 – April 16, 2015

Contributing to D2D 2.0 REMINDER: The deadline to request ICES data is April 21, 2015. A signed version of the form is required. Please scan and email to improve@afhto.ca or fax to (416) 920-6556 attention Denise Pinto. Requesting this data does not mean you are automatically contributing to D2D 2.0.  It just means you will have it on […]

Data to Decisions eBulletin #8 – April 2, 2015

Contributing to D2D 2.0 The deadline to request ICES data is April 21, 2015. A detailed timeline for D2D 2.0 implementation is available on the AFHTO website along with the D2D 2.0 data elements and data dictionary. The most important next steps are: Sign up to contribute data to D2D 2.0 and create a codename […]

AFHTO 2015 Conference: deadline to join working groups April 7

Thank you to all those who’ve volunteered to be a part of our working groups so far. We’ve received a truly gratifying number of responses; however, there is still space in a few select groups. Sign up to any of the groups below before April 7, 2015: 1. Population-based primary health care:  planning and integration […]

Data to Decisions eBulletin #7 – March 19, 2015

Contributing to D2D 2.0 Deadlines to collect data and submit information have been set: In response to feedback from members burdened with year-end pressures, deadlines have been set for the end of April. Next steps should be started now with your team: Sign up to contribute data to D2D 2.0 and create a codename to […]

Governance for Quality workshop: CME accreditation confirmed & Room discounts extended

Don’t forget to register! The Governance for Quality in Primary Care workshops are now accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 5 Mainpro-M1 credits. This FREE full day workshop is intended for board members, executive directors and lead clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. Click below to […]

Volunteers wanted for free pilot of a patient contact management system

Is your FHT or NPLC interested in trying out – at no charge – a system to automatically call or email your patients? Up to 50 AFHTO-member teams can participate in a pilot to test this approach.  The system will allow teams to contact patients in whichever way they want for whatever reason they want. […]

Primary care recommendations in Home and Community Care Report

Today the Ontario government announced “Ontario Endorses Expert Report on Home and Community Care” as it released Bringing Care Home, a report from the expert group on home and community care led by Dr. Gail Donner. The release stated, “This report will help inform the next steps in Ontario’s home care strategy which will be […]

What’s ahead for FHTs + NPLCs: update from Mar. 5 PHC Branch meeting

Topics discussed at AFHTO’s March 5, 2015 quarterly meeting with PHC Branch are listed below. Key points made by Deputy Minister in a March 9 speech are added.  Scroll down for details on each. What’s ahead for FHTs + NPLCs, in light of ministry’s plans for health system reform? “Comprehensive regionally governed, population-based primary health […]

Data to Decisions eBulletin #6 – March 5, 2015

Contributing to D2D 2.0  Indicator selection: The indicators for D2D 2.0 have been approved by the AFHTO Board. Please review to decide which indicators your team could and would submit to the report. You may want schedule meetings with your clinical lead(s) and/or Board of Directors to review the data and approve it for submission. […]

MOHLTC’s priorities and plans for primary care

This message presents what the Deputy and Associate Deputy Ministers of Health and Long-Term Care said recently about the ministry’s key priorities for health system transformation, the role of primary care in this transformation, and some of the key steps ahead. While the media have asked if government “has pressed the pause button on team-based […]

Register now for FREE Governance Education Opportunities- hotel discount rates end this week!

Dear Members, The Governance for Quality in Primary Care workshops are now accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 5 Mainpro-M1 credits. Reminder to register in advance for Governance education opportunities available through AFHTO: 1. “Effective Governance for Quality in Primary Care Workshops”: being offered free […]

Data to Decisions eBulletin #5 – Feb 19, 2015

Contributing to D2D 2.0 Indicator selection:  AFHTO board review of the indicators is scheduled for Feb 25th. Watch this space for more news next week! D2D 2.0 data submission and presentation tool: A prototype of the tool for teams to submit data to D2D 2.0 is currently being reviewed by QIDSS in preparation for widespread […]

New resources and opportunities: Ontario budget talks, program funding, OCFP awards and more

FHTs and NPLCs are invited to take advantage of the following opportunities, some of which are time-sensitive. Click on each link below for more information: Ontario Budget Talks portal: ask the government to address recruitment and retention Seniors Community Grant funding – Application deadline March 27, 2015 Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Integrated […]

REMINDER: Register now for FREE Governance Education Opportunities

Dear Members, The Governance for Quality in Primary Care workshops are now accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 5 Mainpro-M1 credits. Reminder to register in advance for Governance education opportunities available through AFHTO: 1. “Effective Governance for Quality in Primary Care Workshops” being offered free […]

Invitation to Submit Feedback: OMA ‘Integrated Health Network Policy Paper”

To: Physician Leaders in all AFHTO member organizations The Ontario Medical Association is currently in the process of consulting with its members on access to interprofessional care to address priority populations. As part of this process, the OMA has shared their preliminary DRAFT of the ‘Integrated Health Network Policy Paper’ to their Section of General […]

Globe and Mail highlights value of team-based primary care

Feb. 16 – Globe and Mail reports, “Family health teams – which put doctors, nurses, dietitians and social workers in the same office — offer a holistic and convenient approach embraced by patients and doctors alike. Why then is the Ontario government backing away?” In this feature article, journalist Kelly Grant delves into the value […]

EDAC News: The Primary Care Context, Strengthening Governance & Recognizing Progress

E-mail sent to EDs of all AFHTO member organizations AFHTO’s Executive Director Advisory Council (EDAC) met on February 10th. This update provides an overview and highlights key items discussed (scroll below for more information): Evolution of Primary Care & Current Context Accountability Reform Initiative AFHTO Updates PHC Branch Meeting QIDS Program Update Evolution of Primary […]

Governance education webinars for primary care leaders

AFHTO is offering free educational webinars for our members over the next few weeks to: 1)      Help primary care leaders meet the requirements in the ministry’s Accountability Reform Initiative and the Governance and Compliance Attestation; 2)      Share best practice and strategies to improve governance; 3)      Identify and address common issues in FHT/NPLC governance.   There […]

Data to Decisions eBulletin #4

Data to Decisions eBulletin #4 – Feb 5, 2015 The D2D eBulletin has moved to a dedicated distribution list. You are signed up to receive future issues. If you’d like to opt out of receiving the eBulletin, please indicate this using the ‘unsubscribe’ option at the bottom of this e-mail. All those not on the […]

Minister releases action plan for health care: highlights for AFHTO members

On February 2, 2015 the Honourable Minister Dr. Eric Hoskins presented his plan for health care — Patients First: Action Plan for Health Care – on four themes: access, connecting patients to the services they need in their community, informing and educating patients on health care options, and protecting the quality, value and sustainability of […]

Report on the inaugural meeting of the Physician Leadership Council

To: Physician Leaders in all AFHTO member organizations AFHTO is pleased to announce the inaugural meeting of the Physician Leadership Council (PLC) took place on January 28th. This email provides an overview and highlights key items discussed: Physician Leadership Council: Creating Collective Impact The Provincial Primary Care Environment The FHT Context PLC Priority Areas of […]

Ensuring access to team-based primary care

AFHTO continues to give top priority to advocacy for increased funding to enable our members to recruit and retain the staff needed to deliver comprehensive team-based primary care. AFHTO members have been highly effective in meeting with their local MPPs to raise awareness and political pressure.  AFHTO, together with our collaborators in interprofessional primary care […]

OMA Rejects Provincial Government Offer; Government expected to impose contract

Yesterday afternoon the Ontario Medical Association held a press conference announcing that they will not accept the government’s offer reached through the current negotiation and conciliation process. This was followed by the Minister’s press conference about 1 1/2 hours later. The parties have reached the point where government is now in a position to impose […]

Data to Decisions (D2D) ebulletin #2

This is the second issue of the Data to Decisions (D2D) eBulletin. It will be released biweekly to keep members up-to-date on using manageable and meaningful measurement in your work, and how to participate in Data to Decisions 2.0 (D2D 2.0), tentatively planned for May 2015. The first issues of the bulletin will be sent […]

Introducing the Data to Decisions (D2D) ebulletin

This is the first issue of the D2D ebulletin.  It will be released biweekly to help members and AFHTO staff keep track of everything everyone has to do and know to produce Data to Decisions 2.0 (D2D 2.0), tentatively planned for May 2015. Today’s public release of the FHT evaluation report underlines the importance of […]

Preparing for a busy influenza season

Dec.17- AFHTO forwarded the following information to all AFHTO members on behalf of the Chief Medical Officer of Health: Please see the memo regarding recommendations in response to current influenza activity, including circulation of potentially mismatched influenza A/H3N2 strains. For more information, please contact your local public health unit. Visit the ministry’s website to locate […]

EDAC News: Ensuring Value, FHT Evaluation, & Work Ahead

AFHTO’s Executive Director Advisory Council (EDAC) met yesterday. This update provides an overview and highlights key items discussed: Ensuring EDAC Value FHT Evaluation Report Towards the Next Ministry Contract PHC Branch Meeting QIDS Program Update Ensuring EDAC Value EDAC plays a significant role in enabling EDs to surface operational issues, provide a sounding board on […]

Chief Medical Officer of Health Memo: new and updated on Ebola virus disease resources

The Chief Medical Officer of Health has released the following new and updated resources on Ebola virus disease for primary care and paramedic services: updated Chief Medical Officer of Health Directive for Paramedic Services summary of changes to the Chief Medical Officer of Health Directive for Paramedic Services new Chief Medical Officer of Health Directive […]

Five-year FHT evaluation report: Registration details for briefing on Dec. 10

Registration details for the ministry briefing on the five-year FHT evaluation report on December 10, 2014 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm have been confirmed. This message has been sent to the Executive Director, Lead MD/NP and Board Chair of all AFHTO member organizations. Register for the webinar here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8399439067843427073 After registering, you will receive a […]

Ministry contracts and funding issues: update from Nov.21 PHC Branch meeting

The quarterly meeting between AFHTO and the MOHLTC’s Primary Health Care Branch was held on November 21st 2014. The meeting focused on: Process to revise Ministry contract templates and schedules Recruitment and retention 2014/15 funding, reporting & budget reallocation 2015/16 Operating Plan process Funding envelope for interprofessional primary care Process to revise Ministry contract templates […]

Toward the next ministry contract: Principles and guidance for moving forward

FHTs and NPLCs have matured over the 5 – 9 years that each organization has been in existence. Contracts between MOHLTC and FHTs expire on March 31, 2016, with this comes the opportunity to develop a much more mature and meaningful approach to governing these organizations, from the Ministry and through to the board of […]

AFHTO Annual Meeting takes place Wednesday October 15, 2014 at 9:00AM

All who work within an AFHTO member organization or serve on its board are welcome to attend the AFHTO Annual Meeting. It takes place just before the official opening of the AFHTO 2014 Conference, on: Wednesday October 15, 2014 at 9:00AM Harbour Ballroom A+B, Westin Harbour Castle One Harbour Square, Toronto, Ontario. At this Annual […]

What the mandate for Minister of Health and Long-Term Care means for AFHTO members

This afternoon the Premier publicly released the mandate letters sent to each of her Ministers.  These letters outline the specific priorities that each member of cabinet and their ministry will focus on. The mandate letter addressed to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care begins by pointing out government’s overall priorities, i.e. growing the economy, […]

Advice on managing budgets until funding letters are received

AFHTO met with MOHLTC’s Primary Health Care Branch to discuss questions around funding for FHTs and NPLCs.  From this we can provide the follow advice for members: Funding approval process:  The process for approving any one-time funding or increases to base is still underway in the ministry. Meanwhile, FHTs and NPLCs can be confident in […]

Invitation to participate in shaping the next Ministry contract

You are invited to participate in shaping the relationship between the Ministry and the FHT/NPLC by: Responding to a survey on the key principles and priorities for new contracts, by Sept. 26, please. Participating in “Towards the next Ministry contract” – the annual leadership session immediately before the AFHTO conference–  Wednesday , Oct.15, 10 AM – […]

Update on AFHTO’s Governance and Leadership Program

To Board Chairs, Lead MD/NPs and EDs of AFHTO-member organizations: Over the past 20 months many of you have interacted with Clarys Tirel, our Provincial Lead of the Governance and Leadership program, and former ED of the North York FHT and Mount Sinai FHTs. With deep sadness I am informing you that Clarys is leaving […]

EDAC meeting report: Shaping the future of MOHLTC contracts and the “Primary Care Guarantee”

Yesterday’s meeting (Aug. 20) of AFHTO’s Executive Director Advisory Council (EDAC) included preliminary discussion to prepare AFHTO for advocacy on behalf of members on two key topics: The contractual relationship between Ministry and primary care organizations Shaping the Ontario government’s “Primary Care Guarantee”  Towards the next Ministry contract Current contracts between MOHLTC and FHTs will […]

Invitation to primary care team members to join province-wide communities of practice

We invite all staff in AFHTO member organizations to participate in a community of practice for their profession. AFHTO members are made up of diverse teams of professionals working together to provide excellent patient care. Communities of practice provide invaluable help in fostering a culture of interprofessional collaboration which enhances patient-centred care. AFHTO has been […]

Ontario election update: responses from the political parties

As promised, we are sharing with you the response we received from each of the three main political parties to the questions we had posed (see below). Click on the links to see responses (listed in the order they were received) from the: PC party Liberal party NDP party Plus a follow-up letter from Deb […]

Data to Decisions (D2D) 1.0: Contribution Instructions

The Quality Improvement and Decision Support Steering Committee is pleased to announce the indicators to be included in Data to Decisions 1.0.  D2D 1.0 is a summary of primary care data that are currently available, comparable and mean the most to members in their efforts to advance quality of care for their patients.  Indicator selection […]

Now available: Statutory Compliance Toolkit for FHT and NPLC boards

AFHTO is pleased to announce that the Statutory Compliance Toolkit is now available on our members-only website. AFHTO’s Statutory Compliance Toolkit ensures that boards and Executive Directors are well informed about their legal obligations and have access to the basic tools and resources to ensure compliance and/or risk mitigation. This resource is customized for FHT […]

“Fundamentals of Governance” for FHTs + NPLCs is now available

AFHTO is pleased to announce that the Fundamentals of Governance guidebook, toolkit and videos are now available on our members-only website. AFHTO’s Fundamentals of Governance is intended to provide the boards of Family Health Teams and Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics with essential, basic information that will help them to become high performing boards and organizations. The […]

The Data to Decisions 1.0 Indicator Selection Voting Process Now Live!

Data to Decisions 1.0 What’s meaningful to you? We Need Your Views The Indicator Selection Voting Process is Now Live  Open Until May 8th 2014 Data to Decisions 1.0: Advancing Primary Care (D2D 1.0) was launched on March 31, 2014. It is an opportunity to get an early start on sharing and reporting data on […]

Webinar registration opens – Data to Decisions: What’s Meaningful to You?

Data to Decisions What’s meaningful to you? Register now for the webinar April 23, 2014, 12 pm to 1.30 pm EST  Presentation slide deck Data to Decisions 1.0: Advancing Primary Care (D2D 1.0) was launched on March 31, 2014. It is an opportunity to get an early start on sharing and reporting on those indicators […]

Minister’s announcement of “Community Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund” for FHTs, NPLCs and others

This morning the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care announced plans to increase investments to community health infrastructure. Included in this announcement is the statement – “Ontario is also creating a dedicated Community Infrastructure Renewal Program that could also help community organizations such as Public Health Units, Family Health Teams and Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics with […]

Building political support: Register for Apr.15 webinar on Ontario’s pre-election period

With a potential election on the horizon, now is the time to strengthen political support for interprofessional comprehensive primary care.  Regardless of which party forms the next government, our collective job is to ensure all politicians and candidates are well-educated on the value of interprofessional comprehensive primary care teams and the need for support to […]

Clinical resources available for providers and patients

AFHTO is forwarding a series of important items for providers and patients: Cancer Care Ontario to send letters to patients to remind them about screening Memo from Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health: Travel related illnesses in Ontario and Canada 24/7 Breastfeeding Supports now available from Telehealth Ontario RNAO best practice guidelines on […]

Data to Decisions 1.0: Advancing primary care

The AFHTO Board is very pleased to announce D2D 1.0 — Data to Decisions: Advancing Primary Care— a summary presentation of member-selected indicators. We invite your participation in this exciting and ambitious initiative. What is Data to Decisions 1.0: Advancing Primary Care? D2D 1.0 is about getting started with the data that matter most. It […]

Participate in the campaign for renewed commitment to interprofessional primary care

With a budget expected in early May and the potential for an election this spring or summer, we need to ensure that MPPs, candidates and senior officials of all of the political parties are well-educated on the value of interprofessional comprehensive primary care teams, and the benefits of expanding access, enhancing value and enabling recruitment […]

Privacy Webinar and Resources Posted / Link to HQO 2013-14 QIP Analysis

HQO’s Analysis of 2013-14 Primary Care QIPs Now Available AFHTO has just learned that Health Quality Ontario has posted Primary Care Quality Improvement Plans: Analysis for Improvement 2013-14 .  Although your 2014-15 QIPs are likely at very advanced stages of completion, we felt it was important to draw this resource to your attention. QIDS Privacy […]

QIPs – Tips for a Successful Submission

The following QIP submission tips were created by Health Quality Ontario on March 21, 2014. Click here for a PDF copy. QIPs – Tips for a Successful Submission Primary care organizations across Ontario are currently working on ambitious and innovative Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs). To support the development of these plans and to foster quality […]

Invitation to participate in upcoming primary care programs

AFHTO members have been invited to participate in and provide feedback for the following programs (scroll down for more information): Nominate a team or individual for the Public Health and Primary Health Care Together Awards (deadline April 7) Provide feedback by completing the RNAO and RPNAO Primary Care Toolkit Survey Provide information on Diabetes and […]

Health Links: Current status and update on resources

Whether you are in one of the 47 Health Links have been approved to date, or will be participating in a future Health Link, the presentations listed below will give you an update on the progress of Health Link implementation to date. These presentations were made at a meeting last week for all the associations […]

Operating plan updates from quarterly meeting with MOHLTC FHT unit – February 28, 2014

Primary objective of the meeting of FHT Directors (representing AFHTO and AOHC members) and MOHLTC’s FHT Unit concerned operating plan submissions and cash flow challenges in first half of next fiscal. Click here for the full report. One topic was staff compensation. AFHTO, together with AOHC and NPAO, is continuing to advocate at political levels […]

Help for your operating plan development: QIDS and Accountability Reform

As you finalize your 2014-15 operating plan proposals over the next three weeks, here is help to: Strengthen your case for Quality Improvement Decision Support (QIDS) positions Meet the Accountability Reform Initiative requirements Learn more about incorporating chiropractic services in primary care Increasing access to QIDS positions Click here to access advice for both AFHTO […]

Save the date: Webinar on overcoming privacy issues in partnership agreements

Save the date for a provincial webinar on  March 21, 2014: “Overcoming Privacy issues in partnership agreements” AFHTO is pleased to announce this important learning opportunity open to all members. The presenter is Kate Dewhirst from Dykeman Dewhirst O’Brien LLP (DDO Health Law). Kate’s area of expertise is in managing privacy and legal compliance with […]

MOHLTC survey on Minister’s Medal Honouring Excellence in Health Quality and Safety

Message from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Health Quality Branch: In 2013 the Minister’s Medal recognition program was launched. The program received a tremendous response from the field with 140 applications submitted from across the province. To improve on the success in the first year of the program and to inform the development […]

QIDS Innovation Fund: First Projects Approved

The QIDS Innovation Fund is intended to create and test ways to advance measurement and improvement capacity, and from this, enable all members to benefit from better tools, knowledge and capability.   AFHTO members responded to the invitation to apply with 18 proposals that addressed these goals and then some! The AFHTO Board would like […]