Strategy Development – Environmental Scan for Boards
AFHTO’s Environmental Scan is for boards of primary care organizations to use as a framework for generative discussion and strategy development. We have used a common strategy framework known as PEST to group factors that are affecting primary care. PEST stands for Political, Economic, Socio-cultural, and Technological. We encourage teams use this framework as a tool to help […]
Temporary Retention Initiative for Nurses (TRIN)
The ministry has launched the Temporary Retention Initiative for Nurses (TRIN) of up to $5,000 for eligible nurses in the public sector. For nurses employed by physicians, below is a memo and link to the application with the attached guide for office practice nurses. Please read carefully on how to determine qualification and to complete the […]
Financial Management with Dr. Silvie MacLean – HST/GST Rebate Tools
Members were joined by Dr. Silvie MacLean on April 21 and 28, 2022, to learn more about financial management and operational finance. Below are the supporting materials she provided for GST/HST rebate. Review the RC4034 Explanation Guide Complete the Non-for Profit Government Funding Application 523-1 (annually) Complete and submit schedule GST66E for the Federal rebate (83%) […]
Ontario Requires Employers to Provide 3 Days of Paid COVID-19 Leave
Shared by Mcdonald HR Law Sent May 3, 2021 On April 29, 2021, the Ontario Government introduced Bill 284, COVID-19 Putting Workers First Act, 2021. This is an amendment to the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). It requires employers to give three (3) days of paid leave for reasons related to COVID-19. This is […]
COVID and more COVID
Resources: Slide Deck: COVID & More COVID Volunteer Secondment Agreement Between Employer and Employee (PDF) Volunteer Secondment Agreement Between Employer and Hospital (PDF) Additional Notes from Maria McDonald: On April 23, 2021, the Government of Ontario introduced new rules about removing masks to eat or drink at work (Regulation 82/20 see section 2 (5.1)). Specifically, a […]
Vaccination Planning – Workplan and Drive-thru – Georgian Bay FHT
Georgian Bay FHT has shared the following resources to provide templates for other teams to use, if the choose, for vaccination workflow and drive thru vaccination planning: Flu vaccine drive thru process COVID-19 vaccine process – planning for drive thrus and clinics COVID vaccine planning meeting
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Orientation & Training Materials
Shared by McMaster FHT Shared on January 28, 2021 The McMaster FHT is leading the access and orientation of COVax, along with coordination, scheduling and orientation of staff from all partners for both fixed and mobile clinics. See the below training documentation for staff around the COVID-19 vaccination clinics and software. Resources: Vaccine Clinic Handout (PDF) […]
Ontario Primary Care Council Community of Practice (OPCC CoP)
Best practice evidence identifies the organization of primary care and primary care leadership as essential in the success of integrated health care systems. With the development of Ontario Health Teams, it is critical that local primary care has organized and sustainable governance models to help support the continued partnership with other health care providers in […]
Can employers make vaccinations mandatory? Memo
Shared by Mcdonald HR Law Sent December 23, 2020 Email Memo from Maria McDonald of McDonald HR Law dated Dec. 23, 2020 on the matter of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for employees. Excerpt: I recommend employers take a wait and see approach for now. If you have not received any vaccinations for your staff, it is […]
Virtual Annual General Meetings
Originally posted April 14, 2020. Last updated May 5, 2020. Virtual collaboration is being considered and used more than ever in light of the pandemic. On March 31, 2020, the Government of Ontario issued an Emergency Order that permits nonprofits to hold meetings electronically or over the phone, even if there is legislation or bylaws […]
Governance in COVID-19: Key Actions for Health Provider Boards of Directors
On March 25, 2020, Miller Thomson hosted a webinar called “Governance in COVID-19: Key Actions for Health Provider Boards of Directors.” Boards of Directors of Health Service Providers have a critical role to play in leading through this crisis. This session was to support Boards of Directors in navigating their governance duties in COVID-19, and […]
COVID – 19 – Employment Law Considerations
COVID – 19 AND THE WORKPLACE – EMPLOYMENT LAW CONSIDERATIONS Maria McDonald of McDonald HR Law has provided some information on COVID – 19 and the Workplace. It covers: Public Health Ontario Guideline and why, from an employment law perspective, it is vitally important to implement them. Work refusals because of COVID-19 under the […]