Windsor FHT Launches Virtual Substance Program

CTV News article published May 14, 2020 By Ricardo Veneza WINDSOR, ONT. — The Windsor Team Care Centre’s substance abuse services are being forced online by COVID-19 – but the move may be a blessing in disguise. A new virtual substance abuse program, part of the One Team Recovery (OTR) initiative, will have its first session on […]

Follow-up to ED calls, May 12 and 13 – PPE, virtual care, and HR updates

This email was sent to EDs/Administrative Leads, Board Chairs and Lead Clinicians of AFHTO member organizations. Thank you to all the executive directors who joined our third round of regional ED calls last week. This email is a follow-up to provide the information promised during the calls, as well as other updates and supports, including […]

Bits & Pieces: members’ COVID-19 initiatives, updated case definition & more

Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue   ICYMI- members’ COVID-19 initiatives and vulnerable patient outreach queries World Family Doctor Day Videos for the pandemic from Niagara North FHT for patients and providers Members’ stories Updated case definition, symptom, and screening documents for COVID-19 Call for abstracts- Virtual ADHD Research Day Upcoming events including […]

AFHTO partners with Ontario Psychological Association and others to improve access to psychological services for front lines during COVID-19

Ontario Psychological Association Partners with the Ontario College of Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario and the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario to improve access to psychological services for front lines during COVID-19 Ontario Psychological Association News release (Toronto, ON) May 12th, 2020 – In response to Ontario’s growing mental health crisis, […]

Bits & Pieces: Virtual Visits – Beginning to End webinar May 20, Nursing Week & more

Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue   Virtual Visits – Beginning to End webinar National Nursing Week East GTA FHT NP to receive award today Members’ stories, including a musical interlude Resuming scheduled surgeries and procedures and more eReferral to BounceBack Sharing your innovative initiative CAMH COVID-19 discussion forum and app Upcoming events […]

COVID-19 Member Initiatives by OH region

AFHTO recognizes that our members are doing fantastic work on the frontlines attending to patients and adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic. To connect our teams and showcase the initiatives made by our them, we’ve created an interactive platform for our members to browse the initiatives made by their fellow members. Please feel free to scroll […]

Federal COVID-19 support programs available to charities and not-for-profit programs

Shared by Grant ThorNton  Table of contents Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Temporary Wage Subsidy Work Sharing Program Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) Plan Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) Tax Filing & Payment Relief Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) – for Individuals   Return to: COVID-19 Resources: Management, Operations, HR […]

Managing HR and Supporting Staff through COVID 19: Q&A with Maria McDonald

This email was sent to EDs/Administrative Leads of AFHTO member organizations.   1. Managing HR and Supporting Staff through COVID 19: Q&A with Maria McDonald Over the past 2 months Primary Care has quickly transitioned to provide the ‘new normal’ of care delivery during COVID-19. Teams became virtual overnight, accommodations were made to ensure the […]

Bits & Pieces: BounceBack free CBT program, primary care guidance update & more

Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue   BounceBack free CBT program available AFHTO on The Agenda Members’ stories Updated primary care guidance and more Evidence of value- Health Tapestry Seeking IHP input on current practice Understanding Bronchiectasis webinar audio Primary Care Dietitian Association Doctors’ Day is May 1 Nominations open for the N4’s […]