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: 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 […]
The Role of Social Workers in Interprofessional Primary Healthcare Teams: Study
Research paper published in HEALTHCARE POLICY Vol.16 No.1, 2020 Abstract Background: In Ontario, Canada, social workers are employed in a number of primary healthcare (PHC) settings such as Community Health Centres (CHCs) and Family Health Teams (FHTs). However, many aspects of social work practice within PHC settings are unknown. Objectives: The objectives of our study […]
Social prescribing: The next step for equitable healthcare
Healthy Debate opinion piece by Kate Mulligan and Kavita Mehta The data are in: people living with racism, low incomes and crowded housing are most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The attention it has drawn to these inequities has healthcare providers re-examining their practices with respect to virtual care, active outreach and health equity. However, […]
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, […]
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 […]
2020 Conference Themes
Tectonic shifts: rebuilding primary care in a new world
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 – […]