HQO webinars now available online & QIP deadline extended to April 2 at noon
As you know, Aboriginal Health Access Centres (AHACs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), Family Health Teams (FHTs) and Nurse Practitioner Led Clinics (NPLCs) are required to submit a QIP to Health Quality Ontario (HQO). To support primary care organizations in the development of QIPs, HQO recently hosted a webinar series. You can find each of the […]
AFHTO is setting up an ED Advisory Council
The ED Advisory Council is being established to provide a mechanism to surface operational issues, provide a sounding board on operational matters, and give advice to the AFHTO board and staff as needed on these matters. As the key link between their teams and the Ministry’s FHT Unit, EDs are in the unique position to […]
QIPs – NEW resources and general update
Reminder: QIPs are due to HQO on April 1, 2013 Templates and guidelines to complete QIPs: In English – http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/ecfa/legislation/qi_primary.aspx En Franҫais – http://www.health.gov.on.ca/fr/pro/programs/ecfa/legislation/qi_primary.aspx For questions about completing the QIP templates, e-mail qip@hqontario.ca NEW — Cancer Screening – Quality Improvement Toolkit available: For FHTs interested in including cancer screening in your QIP, Cancer Care Ontario […]
Primary Care Metrics now available on the Health Data Branch Portal
Please see the message below from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care regarding primary care data to support development of your Quality Improvement Plans: The Ministry has provided data for several primary care metrics. This data will support development and planning for Quality Improvement Plans and other quality initiatives. Important information on how […]
Ontario Government agenda outlined in today’s Speech from the Throne
A new session opened in the Ontario Legislature today. The Hon. David Onley, Lt. Governor of Ontario, set out the new premier’s agenda for the upcoming legislative session in the Speech From the Throne. The components of the Government’s plan are: a Steady Hand and a Bold Vision focusing on economic growth and increased employment; […]
Sign-up now for the wait list for Governance Training – additional sessions to be added
The following message is being forwarded on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care: The high level of interest for the Effective Governance for Quality in Primary Care training sessions is an indication of the level of commitment and enthusiasm of the primary care sector. Unfortunately this means that the seven current […]
QIDSS: Further advice on preparing your proposals
AFHTO’s Recommendations on the Optimal Configuration of the Quality Improvement Decision Support Specialist (QIDSS) Role were finalized after last night’s close of the membership feedback period. This morning AFHTO ED Angie Heydon and Senior Project Lead Clarys Tirel met with FHT Unit Manager Phil Graham and Program Manager Richard Yampolsky to discuss these recommendations. The […]
Quality update and new resources from AFHTO
This notice to members sums up all the recent quality-related initiatives to make sure you have all the information, and to introduce new resources available through AFHTO to support your FHT’s quality journey. Quality Improvement Plans to be submitted to HQO by April 1: The Ministry’s templates and guidance materials are found at: In English […]
PSS Users: AFHTO-MDPS Working Group is being established
AFHTO has developed an agreement with MD Practice Software LP (MDPS), vendor of the Practice Solutions Suite (PSS) EMR, to engage in regular meetings of a joint Working Group to resolve common problems faced by FHTs using PSS, in a mutually-agreed priority order. Click here for the terms of reference for the AFHTO-MDPS Working Group. […]
Governing for Quality in Primary Care, a free one-day training program
Registration for Effective Governance for Quality in Primary Care is now closed. Click here to go to the waiting list. The site also lists the objectives and full agenda for the day-long program. The program has been approved for 3.25 credits for certified Canadian College of Health Leaders members. A corresponding application for CME credits […]