Potential impact of proposed wage restraint legislation on FHTs
DRAFT legislation – the Protecting Public Service Act, 2012 – has been released for public consultation. It is very important to note that this proposed legislation has NOT YET been tabled for first reading. Government has not yet indicated how long it will hold open this consultation phase, but for comparison, the consultation period for the […]
Report from quarterly meeting with MOHLTC FHT Unit, September 20, 2012
Representatives from AFHTO’s Operational Issues Working Group and the AOHC’s CFHT Executive met with the MOHLTC FHT Unit on September 20.The main objectives were to receive updates from the FHT Unit on budgets and other operational matters and to highlight “good news” from FHTs. The following is a summary of the discussions. a) Recovery of […]
AFHTO 2012 Conference: Hotel Room Rates for Attendees
Group booking at Hilton Toronto is now full. Rooms are available at regular rates. (OMA members may ask for OMA discount.) Address: 145 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON Hilton Garden Inn Group rate: $155 – 199 per night Distance from conference: 0.8 km (10 min walk) Address: 92 Peter Street, Toronto, On Room block […]
Letter to AFHTO members: Nominations for election to AFHTO Board
Dear fellow AFHTO members: Are you interested in serving on the AFHTO board of directors? The Governance Committee of AFHTO’s board invites anyone associated with an AFHTO-member FHT to apply. Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BDHBQRF to fill in the form. Then e-mail your CV to info@afhto.ca . Application deadline is Monday, August 20. The Governance Committee of […]
HR, Privacy and Confidentiality policies – Examples from FHTs
Originally posted July 16, 2012. Last updated Dec. 6, 2021. This page includes HR policies, staff handbooks, and guidelines around privacy and confidentiality. Please note these are samples only. Orientation Manuals Orientation Checklist – Timmins Performance Evaluations 90 Day Employee Review Summary Template – Thames Valley FHT Initial Performance Review Package Cover Letter – Thames Valley FHT […]
Governance and Accountability Resource Guide
This Family Health Team’s Governance and Accountability Resource Guide (draft 2010) was developed by the Quality Improvement and Innovation Partnership (Now Health Quality Ontario) to provide teams with context and guidance when developing their governance and accountability plan.
Resources on program planning and improvement methodology
FHT Quality Improvement Health Quality Ontario Tools for QI Teams — methods and tools for QI, sustainability and spread, building a culture of quality Resource Guides and Toolkits The following Resource Guides have been designed to help FHTs meet their goals in providing high-quality, patient-centered care. The Needs Assessment Resource Guide is designed to provide an […]
Links to information technology and information management resources
Please find below toolkits and resources to support FHTs with managing technology and information: Western and Schulich – EMR/EHR User Guide Health Canada — The EMR Toolkit American Academy of Family Physicians — How to Successfully Navigate your EHR Implementation
Links on Health Promotion and Illness Prevention
The following is a selection of the many sites that contain information and resources for patients: General Health Information Canadian Living Fraser Health Health Canada Healthy Ontario Take Heart Algoma Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario Medline Plus – Interactive Health Tutorials NHS Scotland Northern Health Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion Public Health Agency of […]
Link to resources on team development
Please find below toolkits and resources to support FHTs with team development: Health Quality Ontario – Supporting QI in Primary Care Canadian Health Services Research Foundation — Report on Teamwork in Healthcare Government of Nova Scotia – Building a Better Tomorrow Together HR Council of Canada — Toolkit University of Toronto — Interprofessional Mentoring Preceptorship […]