Quality Steering Committee (QSC)
Within a framework of policies and priorities established by AFHTO board, QSC sets specific project priorities and objectives to demonstrate the value of team-based primary care and ultimately improve the quality of care delivered QSC Terms of Reference Revised April 2019 QSC Members LIST Revised July 2021
Do you really know what QIDSS can do? Watch the Video for ideas
This short video highlights a just few of the activities QIDSS (Quality Improvement Decision Support Specialists) provide but not all of the range of skills and competencies that can be taken advantage of. QIDSS are flexible. They do different activities for diverse teams depending on where the team is on their Quality Improvement (QI) journey. It’s […]
QIDS Privacy Resources
Thanks to 102 members who participated in the “Overcoming privacy issues in partnership agreements” webinar led by Kate Dewhirst of DDO. If you were unable to participate or want to review it click here to access the entire webinar. Also posted are: Presentation (slide deck): Overcoming privacy issues in partnership agreements (PDF) The QIDS Privacy Toolkit (PDF) A […]
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 […]
QIDS Update 2013-11-26: EMR Landscape Report + QIDS Innovation Funding
REMINDER: Opportunity to apply for QIDS Innovation Funding A few days ago AFHTO announced the availability of $95,000 in QIDS Innovation Funding. Note that this one-time opportunity is very time sensitive. Interested applicants will need to notify Tim Burns (tim.burns@afhto.ca) of their intent to apply by December 6, 2013. This initiative will serve as a […]
QIDS Innovation Fund – notice of intent to apply due by Dec. 6
Submission Process and Guidelines Funds available: Approx. $95,000. It is anticipated that three to five projects will be supported. Target: AFHTO member led projects that align with the goals of the QIDS strategy. Funding can be used for new initiatives or to expand the scope of existing projects. General Principles: AFHTO is very […]
QIDs Implementation Update-2013-10-10
Highlights: Members named to the Quality Improvement Decision Support Steering Committee (QSC) Arrival of the first QIDS Specialists and the Provincial QIDS Team Steps underway to improve information and knowledge exchange with EMR Vendors, including EMR user sessions at the AFHTO 2013 Conference Community of Practice for Decision Support Team Members is being established ACTION […]
QIDS Resource Documents
QIDS Program Background Frequently Asked Questions Slide deck from Aug.21, 2013 Town Hall Terms of Reference – Quality Steering Committee Membership List – Quality Steering Committee Terms of Reference – Indicators Working Group Terms of Reference – EMR Data Management Committee Recommendations on the Optimal Configuration of the Quality Improvement Decision Support Specialist (QIDSS) Role […]
QIDS Program: Links to information from Aug.21 “Town Hall”
Yesterday’s interactive QIDS Program “Town Hall” was an opportunity to share information and gather input. Participants raised questions concerning sharing of QIDS Specialist positions, costs, and lines of accountability among other issues. These questions and others are posted on a “Frequently Asked Questions” document that will be updated from time to time as new information […]
FHTs are moving forward with QIDS partnership agreements and Specialist Recruitment
Family Health Teams have now received their 2013/14 funding packages. AFHTO is very pleased that funding for 34 full time equivalent Quality Improvement Decision Support (QIDS) Specialist positions has been confirmed for 33 “Host” FHTs. Up to 110 additional FHTs will have access to QIDS Specialist support and expertise through partnership agreements with Host FHTs. […]