PSS Users: Update from the AFHTO-PSS Working Group
AFHTO and the Practice Solutions Suite team at TELUS remain committed to working together to resolve common problems faced by the FHTs using PSS. This is an update on progress to date. Background: AFHTO’s March 2012 survey of FHT EMR satisfaction revealed that about one-half of FHTs use PSS. While it scored relatively well on […]
Issues discussed at inaugural meeting of AFHTO’s ED Advisory Council
The ED Advisory Council provides a mechanism to surface operational issues, be a sounding board on operational matters, and give advice to the AFHTO board and staff as needed on these matters. The AFHTO board announced its creation in March. Please click here to view terms of reference.The inaugural meeting of April 29 enabled the […]
Sample Memorandum of Understanding for Clinical Data Use
Click here to access the following sample Memorandum of Understanding for Clinical Data Use. This document outlines the need for effective coordination and collaboration between the FHT and the FHO in the collection, use, disclosure and retention of patient personal information and personal health information for the purposes of approved research, quality improvement, program planning, […]
Strategic direction for AFHTO is renewed; 2013-14 plan is approved
AFHTO has a renewed vision, mission and strategic priorities to guide our work on behalf of our members over the next 2 – 3 years. The AFHTO board is pleased to present the Strategic Direction document, and thanks the many members who provided input through webinars and a survey. To move the organization along this […]
FHT Leaders’ Response to AFHTO’s Draft Strategic Plan – February 2013 survey results
To renew its strategic direction, the AFHTO board developed a draft document and invited members give input to via two webinars, held on Jan. 22 and 24, and a membership survey. Please click here to access the survey results. Responses indicated strong support for the direction. Some modifications were made as the responses gave valuable […]
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 […]
Cancer Screening – Quality Improvement Toolkit
Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) has developed a Cancer Screening Toolkit to help FHTs develop cancer screening quality improvement plans. This toolkit will assist FHTs in planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting on improvements in colorectal, cervical and breast cancer screening. Tools include: Cancer Screening Sample Timeline, Instructions for developing your QIP based on the Plan, Do, […]
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 […]