Winter Highlights 2023: AFHTO Leadership Council
Fernando Tavares, Program Manager, Primary Health Care Branch, OHIP, Pharmaceuticals and Devices Division, MOH joined the AFHTO Leadership Council on February 17. Below are highlights from that meeting and updates on work that is underway. Q & A with Fernando Tavares Fernando Tavares joined the Leadership Council meeting for an hour-long Q&A session to discuss […]
Preliminary Survey to Capture MHA Funding Impact
Dear EDs and Admin Leads, Further to our Memo released on January 30th, the IPHCC has developed a preliminary survey to assess the progress and utilization of the MHA funding. Recognizing that teams have until March 31st to spend these funds, the intent of this survey is to capture the work you have underway and […]
Winter Highlights 2023: AFHTO IHP Advisory Council Meeting
We are pleased to launch the first AFHTO IHP Advisory Council Communique. The Council meets on a quarterly basis to provide input on primary care team matters related to IHPs, give advice to the AFHTO board and staff, and foster leadership across the IHP community. The council’s Terms of Reference and membership listing can be […]
Bits & Pieces: 2023 pre-budget submission and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue 2023 pre-budget submission and a new Canada Health Transfer agreement Collaboration in team-based primary care during the COVID-19 pandemic: study COVID vaccinations and digital supports materials Member stories Coming soon: Updated High Risk OBSP genetic assessment referral criteria and forms Seeking participants for an online survey […]
Updated Guidance for MHA Funding & Reporting Requirements
Dear EDs and Admin Leads, As you are aware, we released guidance on potential options for you to direct your MHA funding. There is updated guidance from the Ministry of Health on (1) procurement guidelines and (2) inclusion of capital costs. The IPHCC has also provided details on a draft list of questions that you […]
Bits & Pieces: perks to get you through winter and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Perkopolis winter discounts Reminder- is there a doctor on board? #AFHTO2023 help needed ICYMI- mental health and addiction funding letters Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact- deadline Feb. 17 Association between virtual primary care and ED use and more Workplace mental health training for health care […]
Regarding mental health and addiction funding letters
This email was sent to EDs/Admin leads of AFHTO member teams Dear Members, Most of you have or will soon receive your funding letters with regards to one-time mental health and addiction funding for FY 2022-2023. Please note that although those funds are finally confirmed, the ministry is imposing an embargo on public communications related […]
QI in Action eBulletin #125: Patient and Family support for pregnancy loss
In this Issue: Patient with a pregnancy loss? There is support – for you, and for families Primary care clinicians can directly refer frontline health workers to psychological practitioners for MOH-covered psychological treatment Mental Health Resources CMHA Ontario’s Your Health Space The Indigenous Voice | Daadibaajimo Virtual Care Guidance Statements Checklist for Clinicians and other […]
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 […]
Year-End Update to Executive Directors/Administrative Leads – December 2022
Dear Executive Directors/Administrative Leads, With December now here, we would like to share updates on a few issues that are front of mind for many. We also met with the Primary Health Care Branch on December 1, and they provided some insight that we would like to share. Bill 124 Bill 124, Protecting a Sustainable […]