EDAC Update: background on 2013/14 budget reduction and input on future budget flexibility
AFHTO’s Executive Director Advisory Council (EDAC) met on August 26 with the main purpose of preparing for the quarterly meeting with the FHT unit later in September. At the same meeting, EDAC invited Phil Graham, (manager, Family Health Teams & Related Programs, Primary Health Care Branch) and Fernando Tavares (program manager) to clarify the context […]
FHTS to receive QIP feedback in next week (+ other support to come from HQO)
AFHTO is working on a number of fronts to support members in their work to improve quality. Last week we reported on support available to help members implement the QIDSS partnership agreements and recruitment/orientation for these new positions, and the sessions available at the AFHTO Annual Conference to help FHTs in streams such as Leadership […]
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 […]
Invitation to participate in a QIDS program town hall meeting for members
Please join AFHTO for an interactive, online “members town hall” on the QIDS program. When: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 12:00pm to 12:45pm The town hall is open to all members and will provide an opportunity for you to: Hear about work your colleagues are doing to develop QIDS partnerships and QIDS Specialists recruitment Learn more […]
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. […]
Request for feedback: the 2012-2013 influenza season and influenza planning
Message forwarded on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Public Health Division. **************************** With the release of the 2013 Ontario Health Plan for an Influenza Pandemic (OHPIP), the ministry is turning its attention to seasonal influenza planning and the scoping the Ontario Influenza Response Plan. To inform these plans, we are […]
ED Advisory Council to develop recommendations for greater budget flexibility and appropriate accountability
AFHTO’s Executive Director Advisory Council (EDAC) met on July 25 with the main purpose of preparing to respond to the Ministry’s interest in extending greater flexibility for budgets with corresponding improvements in the accountability reporting process. EDAC’s mandate is to advise the AFHTO board and staff on matters affecting the operations of our member organizations. […]
AFHTO, AOHC and NPAO’s present compensation recommendations to MOHLTC
Yesterday the Executive Directors of AFHTO, AOHC and NPAO reviewed their joint report – Compensation Structure for Ontario’s Interprofessional Primary Care Organizations with key members of MOHLTC’s staff – ADMs Susan Fitzpatrick and Suzanne McGurn, Provincial Chief Nursing Officer Debra Bournes, Melissa Farrell (Director, Primary Health Care Branch), Phil Graham (Manager, Family Health Teams Unit), […]
Quality Improvement Decision Support Program Update-2013-07-24
While FHTs await their 2013-14 funding letters (latest estimate is they’ll be out in 7-10 days), AFHTO has been working with a number of members to help FHTs prepare for implementation of the new Quality Improvement Decision Support Specialist (QIDSS) positions. A provincial lead has been recruited – Tim Burns joined the AFHTO team on […]
Aug.16 deadline to participate in proposals for expanding IHP services in community
AFHTO members may be interested in supporting applications from PEM physician groups that are NOT affiliated with FHTs to apply for Ministry funding to integrate IHPs into their primary care service delivery. August 16 is the deadline for these applications. Please see details in the July 19 OMA e-mail below. AFHTO has followed up with […]