Bits & Pieces: where will children under 5 get vaccines and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue COVID-19 vaccinations for kids under 5 Open letter to keep expanded access to care for uninsured people Minto Mapleton FHT meets with MPP Member stories New toolkit to help health care providers deliver virtual care to Canadians Paid COVID sick days back until March 31, 2023, […]
Vaccines for Under 5, Second Boosters, Monkeypox
Dear members, As many of you saw in a recent memo issued by the Chief Medical Officer of Health on July 21, there is increasing international community transmission of two sub-variants of the Omicron variant of concern of COVID-19, BA.4 and BA.5. In Ontario, recent data indicates that an increasing proportion of cases are due […]
Bits & Pieces: networking session leads wanted and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue AFHTO 2022 Conference networking leads wanted Nominate a partner or healthcare inspiration for an AFHTO Board award Member stories Funding opportunities – capital grant & supporting mental health and wellness Government of Canada invests $10 million in research on outpatient medications for COVID-19 and more Reminder- […]
Vaccine and Monkeypox updates
Dear members, It has been a busy week and we’d like to share some information on the recent vaccine announcements and on Monkeypox. On Tuesday, the government announced that it would be expanding eligibility for the 4th shot (2nd booster) of the COVID-19 vaccine to everyone aged 18 to 59. These are being offered at […]
QI in Action eBulletin #119: Stress Management in the Healthcare Workplace
In this Issue: Supporting Stress Management in the Health Care Workplace BounceBack Webinar: Back-to-the-Office Guide and Tips to Manage Stress and Anxiety Returning to a Shared Workplace Toolkit for Transitioning to a New Normal Other Supports for Health Care Workers Featured Team Initiative Upcoming Events Supporting Stress Management in the Health Care Workplace Content […]
Bits & Pieces: federal funding for LGBTQ2 health services at Sherbourne and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Health Canada funding sexual and reproductive health services for LGBTQ2 Communities at Sherbourne More on mental wellness supports for frontline workers Buddy Up: men’s suicide prevention using friendship and peer support Perkopolis- summer & insurance discounts The impact of physical activity on mental health outcomes during […]
Spring Highlights 2022: AFHTO Leadership Council
The AFHTO Leadership Council met on June 14, 2022. Below are highlights from the spring 2022 council meeting, projects that are underway, and links to useful resources, including last week’s webinar on the Working for Workers Act. Compensation Markey Review in Primary and Community Care We know that compensation rates across teams is a huge […]
Infection Control Resources and Tools
Originally posted Mar 10, 2020. Last updated June 15, 2022 *NEW* We have created a list of infection prevention and control tools and resources. New and updated resources will be added to the top of each list as they become available. IPAC shareables #StoptheSpread campaign communications toolkit | OHA, October 14, 2020 Sharables for the […]
Management and operations, human resources and COVID-19
Originally posted Mar. 23, 2020. Last updated June 9, 2022 *NEW* Resources related to COVID-19 for the management and operations of primary care team locations are listed below. New and updated resources will be added to the top of each list as they become available. COVID-19 Vaccinations Flu & COVID-19 Resources Re-opening Resources clinical Operations & […]
Lifting of Mask Mandate Supports and Tools
Dear Executive Directors and Administrative Leads, Yesterday the Chief Medical Officer of Health issued a statement that on June 11, 2022, the remaining Directives of the province’s masking requirements, including on public transit and most health care facilities will expire as of 12:00 a.m. on June 11, 2022. Masks will still be required in long-term […]