Joint Letter on Paid Sick Leave
January 14, 2021 Sent via email Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen’s Park Toronto ON M7A 1A1 Dear Premier Ford, Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the evidence has become clear: paid sick leave is essential to protecting our province from the catastrophic impacts of unchecked virus transmission, and its toll on marginalized populations. We are a […]
2020 COVID-19 News and Updates
news Provincial Command Table Memos Other news and updates DM OH CMOH memo COVID19 update May 29 2020 DM OH CMOH memo COVID19 update May 25 2020 DM OH CMOH memo COVID19 update May 22 2020 DM OH CMOH memo COVID19 update May 20 2020 DM OH CMOH memo COVID19 update May 15 2020 DM […]
Bits & Pieces: Ontario declares 2nd state of emergency, COVID-19 projection update, and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Ontario declares second state of emergency Update on COVID-19 projections, guidance for prioritizing healthcare workers for vaccines, and more ‘Nobody is safe’: Ontario Hospital Association CEO speaks out on a province in crisis Podcast series on AFHTO members- update SGFP member survey Registration open: COVID-19 CoP […]
January 8th Update on COVID-19 Vaccination Roll Out
Dear Members, As you are aware, the COVID-19 response is changing rapidly. As mentioned earlier this week, the Primary Care COVID-19 Vaccination Action Council* is very active in provincial advocacy efforts. We are meeting regularly with many partners including the Ontario Hospital Association, Public Health, Ontario Medical Association, Ministry of Health staff and Vaccine Task […]
Register for ‘Can employers make vaccinations mandatory? What you need to know
This email was sent to EDs/Admin Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. The Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario, the Alliance for Healthier Communities, the Indigenous Primary Health Care Council, and the Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic Association have come together to host a webinar on widespread HR questions across teams as […]
2020 H+K Memos and Insight Notes on Government Press Releases and More
H+K Ontario Insight Notes 2020 As Ontario and the federal government announce new measures regarding COVID-19 and other initiatives, H+K releases memos and insight notes to help clients understand the latest developments. These are listed below and will be updated as more become available. H+K Ontario Insight Note – Ontario Welcomes Health Canada Approval of […]
COVID-19 Situation Reports 2020
Here is a complete list of COVID-19 situation reports received in 2020. We have noted a glitch from #202 to #333 (now #303) and are working to update them. If you would like to receive an affected report, please email info@afhto.ca. Situation Report #336 _ COVID-19 _ Rapport sur la Situation #336 _ COVID-19 […]
Bits & Pieces: Mobilizing for vaccination in LTC, COVID vaccine updates, and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Mobilizing for vaccination in Long Term Care COVID vaccine updates and more Members’ stories Can employers make vaccination mandatory? How are you using virtual care to support the delivery of palliative care? Access to neonatal follow up Upcoming events including Advancing QI in Primary Care and […]
Mobilizing Primary Care for Vaccination in Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes and Beyond
This email was sent to EDs/Admin Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. Dear triad members, Happy New Year and to a healthier 2021 for everyone. We are writing with an update as well as a request as it relates to primary care’s role in Phase 1 of Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout. […]
Bits & Pieces: details on shutdown, COVID vaccine resources and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Details on provincial shutdown COVID-19 safety and planning COVID vaccine foundation webinar video and more Members’ stories Additional funding for mental health and addictions services HPCO continues virtual activity wellness hub Upcoming events including Advancing Quality Improvement in Primary Care and more Details on provincial shutdown […]