Update on the Ministry Request Memo – Respiratory Illness Season
Dear Members, This fall, we have encountered an uptick in infections leading to hospital capacity becoming strained, especially at paediatric hospitals where cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have coincided with an increase in COVID transmission and an earlier-than-normal flu season. It is expected that these pressures will continue until mid-January. Additionally, pharmacies across Canada […]
Bits & Pieces: virtual care guidance and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Clinically appropriate use of virtual care guidance for primary care Resources addressing children’s acetaminophen and ibuprofen shortage Nurse Practitioner Week Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement Member stories Reminder – Highlights and implications of the Ontario Science Table’s brief on primary care, Nov. 30 Updated COVID-19 vaccine guidance […]
Bits & Pieces: memo to primary care from OH and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Memos to primary care, on operational direction and more Health ministers’ meeting in Vancouver Reminder- Supporting Caregivers Supports Patients- The Critical Role of Primary Care in Preventing Caregiver Burnout, Nov. 24 Virtual concussion occupational therapy services for teams Moving towards an integrated health data ecosystem & […]
AFHTO fall update for triad
This email was sent to executive directors/admin leads, board chairs, and lead clinicians Hello triad members, As there isn’t a scheduled leadership council meeting before the end of the year – and the follow-up communique that comes with it – we’d like to provide a summary for you of some work that’s underway at AFHTO. […]
Bits & Pieces: preventing caregiver burnout and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Supporting Caregivers Supports Patients- The Critical Role of Primary Care in Preventing Caregiver Burnout, Nov. 24 Climate Conscious Inhaler Prescribing, Dec. 8 MOH booster communications toolkit and more TUTOR-PHC call for applications Seeking input on how to improve person-centred osteoarthritis care Upcoming events including ONCA A […]
Mandatory Vaccines in the Workplace – Policy Update from Maria McDonald
November 1, 2022 Here is an update from Maria McDonald, McDonald HR Law, for employers on mandatory vaccines in the workplace. 1. Employers do not have to legally justify vaccination requirements for new hires. It is the employer’s prerogative to require vaccination against COVID as a condition of hire. An employer can refuse to hire based on […]
Ministry Communications Toolkit, OCFP Resources and Science Table Brief on Primary Care Webinar
Dear Members, As we move into another fall season where we are seeing hospital emergency department surges due to an increase in respiratory viral illnesses in Ontario, it’s even more critical to ensure everyone gets their flu shot and stays up to date on their COVID19 booster shots. Flu shots for the general public should […]
Bits & Pieces: highlights and implications of the Ontario Science Table’s brief on primary care and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Highlights and implications of the Ontario Science Table’s brief on primary care, Nov. 30 Respiratory Therapist Week Wawa FHT unveils new artwork on journey of Truth and Reconciliation Hybrid workspace resources Quality standard on medication safety recorded webinar Upcoming events including Managing Influenza-like Illness this Fall […]
Bits & Pieces: strengthening mental healthcare delivery and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Strengthening mental healthcare delivery in primary care October is Occupational Therapy Month IPHCC Wise Practices Guide OurCare national survey deadline extended to Oct. 25 Ontarians aged 12+ eligible for bivalent booster and more Wound care champion program Call for papers: International Conference on Integrated Care Health […]
Bits & Pieces: tomorrow #AFHTO2022 early bird deadline and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Tomorrow is the #AFHTO2022 early bird deadline AFHTO annual report featuring your stories OurCare national survey launched School immunization programs Wellness check: dealing with transitions and managing stress materials Bill 7 implementation memo and more Reminder- UpToDate price changes coming in October Next B&P after #AFHTO2022 […]