Leading Primary Care through the Next Stage: Leadership Session summary of proceedings (Oct. 28)
The results of the AFHTO Leadership Session held on October 28, 2015, immediately before the AFHTO conference, are presented for your review. This report summarizes what we heard from these members – approximately 200 Executive Directors, Lead MDs/NPs, and Board chairs/members – and ties in related comments and observations from members throughout the conference. The […]
2015 Concurrent Sessions slides & materials
Thank you to all of our concurrent session presenters who came to the AFHTO 2015 conference. We will be uploading the concurrent session slides we’ve received within the next two weeks. Our concurrent session presentations are organized into six 45-minute timeslots (3 per day) and seven themes. To help you plan your conference schedule, we have arranged […]
2015 Poster Gallery
Thank you to all of our poster presenters who came to the AFHTO 2015 conference. Poster descriptions listed by theme [PDF] Theme descriptions [PDF] 2015 Posters Displays Posters were submitted by interprofessional health teams across the province. Like the concurrent session presentations, they represent the full breadth of professions within collaborative primary care and showcase evidence-based, impactful […]
2015 IHP Sessions & Networking
Interprofessional Collaboration as the anchor of team based primary care AFHTO members are made up of diverse teams of professionals working together to provide excellent patient care. This interactive workshop, hosted by AFHTO’s IHP Communities of Practice, guided FHT/NPLC staff and providers through exercises designed to strengthen interprofessional collaboration. This 3 hour workshop was divided into […]
AFHTO 2014 Conference: Theme 2 – Engaging the patient in their care
Theme Description: Patients and caregivers are increasingly looking to be engaged and consulted in their own care. Primary care is finding innovative ways to support patient decision-making about their care and support for self-care. Presentations in this stream will include topics such as education programs for patients and their families; patient involvement in care planning; tools […]
AFHTO 2014 Conference: Theme 3 – Responding to community needs
Theme Description: Primary care organizations serve communities with diverse populations facing unique needs and barriers. Identifying needs and planning programs to improve population health and achieve greater equity requires engagement and collaboration with patients and other community partners. Presentations in this stream will include population-based approaches to program planning; methods for identifying community needs, potential partners, […]
AFHTO 2014 Conference: Theme 4 – Team collaboration in patient-centred care
Theme Description: Interprofessional comprehensive primary care is focused on a collaborative practice that improves on the patient’s experience each time they interact with the organization – from making an appointment through their care episodes and follow-up reminders. Presentations in this stream will focus on interprofessional team collaboration and factors affecting how the team coordinates their work […]
AFHTO 2014 Conference: Theme 6 – Using data to improve transitions of care and care coordination
Theme Description: Primary care providers collect and share patient information to help patients move safely and efficiently through the health care system. Presentations in this stream will share experiences to increase our collective capacity for: collecting more consistent data AND using the data we already have more safely and effectively (even if it isn’t consistent); making […]
AFHTO 2014 Conference: Poster Displays
Theme 1 – Accountability and governance for patient-centred care 1 Accountability Management System: Manage Accountabilities, Plan Programs, Organize Indicators and Measure Success- Our Performance Storybook and Song sheet! 2 Leading the Way: Safety Climate as an Indicator of Organizational Culture and Improved Patient Care Theme 2 – Engaging the patient in their care 3 Development […]
AFHTO 2014 Conference: Theme 1 – Accountability and governance for patient-centred care
Theme Description: How does the board know that their organization is patient-centred? Presentations in this stream will include examples and stories of boards who have successfully incorporated the patient voice into strategic planning; created structures such as patient and family advisory committees; and processes for including patient stories in quality improvement planning. A1 – Implementing a […]