Governance 101 Update and Refresh with INQ Law

Hosted by INQ Law and AFHTO Objectives Join INQ Law and the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario (AFHTO) for an engaging webinar series aimed at deepening your understanding of best practices in information management and retention. Webinar 3: Governance 101 Update and Refresh ? Date: Thursday March 6th, 2025 What you’ll learn: Snapshot […]

Information and Data Retention Part 2: PHIPA and Patient Records

Hosted by INQ Law and AFHTO Objectives Join INQ Law and the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario (AFHTO) for an engaging webinar series aimed at deepening your understanding of best practices in information management and retention. Webinar 1: Information and Data Retention Part 2: PHIPA and Patient Records ? Date: Wednesday February 26th […]

Information and Data Retention Part 1: Corporate and Financial Records

Hosted by INQ Law and AFHTO Objectives Join INQ Law and the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario (AFHTO) for an engaging webinar series aimed at deepening your understanding of best practices in information management and retention. Webinar 1: Information and Data Retention Part 1: Corporate and Financial Records ? Date: Wednesday January 22nd […]

Bits & Pieces: member stories, KTE materials and more

Screenshot of opening of 2021 board award winner video. Logo at top with Board Award, Dr. Brian Klar 2021 below. Background is navy blue with gold stars.

Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue   Member stories Reminder- nominate a partner or healthcare inspiration for an AFHTO Board award ICYMI- January to June KTE webinar materials Radon: Is it in your patients’ homes The voices of skin and wound care clinicians during COVID-19, and more Upcoming events including NPAO 2022 Annual […]

2022-23 Annual Operating Plan

Teams were joined by Fernando Tavares (Program Manager, Primary Health Care Branch, Ministry of Health) on Tuesday, March 29, to review this year’s Annual Operating Plan (AOP). Teams received the 2022-23 Annual Operating Plan Submission package on Thursday, March 24. The submission is due by May 27, 2022. The ministry requires completion of the three mandatory parts […]

Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act – Tools and Resources for Bylaw Compliance

The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) was proclaimed on October 19, 2021. Non-profits have until October 19, 2024, to update their bylaws and letters patent to comply with the ONCA. To support members with the ONCA requirements, INQ Law has developed the following tools for teams: An ONCA compliant FHT bylaw template  (Word Doc Download Updated Feb […]

Governance Webcast Series: Risk Management

On March 27, 2019, a webinar was held to discuss risk management and the board’s role and leading practices.  The Risk Management Toolkit is now available for boards to support learning and fulfillment of the board’s role in overseeing the effective management of risk in their organization. Risk Management Toolkit (PDF) Also available from the webinar […]

Governance Webcast Series: Strategic Planning

Strategic planning is key to an organization’s growth and success. How to develop a strategic plan, why this is important, and the board’s role in implementation were reviewed on a webcast on February 20. A Strategic Planning Toolkit has been designed for teams as a guide for developing a strategic planning process and a strategic […]

Considerations for Implementing the Nurse Practitioner Role Within Your Team

Beth Cowper-Fung (NP-PHC, MN, Clinic Director of Georgina NPLC, and AFHTO President) and Claudia Mariano (MSc, NP-PHC, and Manager of Practice and Policy, NPAO) presented on considerations for implementing the nurse practitioner role within a team. The following was reviewed and discussed: The scope of practice of an NP Examples of NP integration How the NP […]

Governance Webcast Series: Board Orientation and Education

Looking to strengthen your board? This webcast reviewed why board orientation and education is important. Speakers were Catherine Anastakis from Collaborative Solutions and three family health team executive directors. Leading practices and tools were discussed, and sample resources from teams were reviewed to see how boards can excel. A toolkit has been designed to support […]