Introducing the Data to Decisions (D2D) ebulletin
This is the first issue of the D2D ebulletin. It will be released biweekly to help members and AFHTO staff keep track of everything everyone has to do and know to produce Data to Decisions 2.0 (D2D 2.0), tentatively planned for May 2015. Today’s public release of the FHT evaluation report underlines the importance of […]
Preparing for a busy influenza season
Dec.17- AFHTO forwarded the following information to all AFHTO members on behalf of the Chief Medical Officer of Health: Please see the memo regarding recommendations in response to current influenza activity, including circulation of potentially mismatched influenza A/H3N2 strains. For more information, please contact your local public health unit. Visit the ministry’s website to locate […]
Indicator Selection for Data to Decisions (D2D 2.0) – survey deadline Jan 23, 2015
It’s D2D time again! We’ve made a list – we’d like you to check it twice! Please provide your input into the selection of indicators for the second iteration of Data to Decisions (D2D 2.0). We would like to finalize the list early in the new year to give everyone as much time as possible […]
EDAC News: Ensuring Value, FHT Evaluation, & Work Ahead
AFHTO’s Executive Director Advisory Council (EDAC) met yesterday. This update provides an overview and highlights key items discussed: Ensuring EDAC Value FHT Evaluation Report Towards the Next Ministry Contract PHC Branch Meeting QIDS Program Update Ensuring EDAC Value EDAC plays a significant role in enabling EDs to surface operational issues, provide a sounding board on […]
Chief Medical Officer of Health Memo: new and updated on Ebola virus disease resources
The Chief Medical Officer of Health has released the following new and updated resources on Ebola virus disease for primary care and paramedic services: updated Chief Medical Officer of Health Directive for Paramedic Services summary of changes to the Chief Medical Officer of Health Directive for Paramedic Services new Chief Medical Officer of Health Directive […]
Five-year FHT evaluation report: Registration details for briefing on Dec. 10
Registration details for the ministry briefing on the five-year FHT evaluation report on December 10, 2014 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm have been confirmed. This message has been sent to the Executive Director, Lead MD/NP and Board Chair of all AFHTO member organizations. Register for the webinar here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8399439067843427073 After registering, you will receive a […]
Ministry contracts and funding issues: update from Nov.21 PHC Branch meeting
The quarterly meeting between AFHTO and the MOHLTC’s Primary Health Care Branch was held on November 21st 2014. The meeting focused on: Process to revise Ministry contract templates and schedules Recruitment and retention 2014/15 funding, reporting & budget reallocation 2015/16 Operating Plan process Funding envelope for interprofessional primary care Process to revise Ministry contract templates […]
Toward the next ministry contract: Principles and guidance for moving forward
FHTs and NPLCs have matured over the 5 – 9 years that each organization has been in existence. Contracts between MOHLTC and FHTs expire on March 31, 2016, with this comes the opportunity to develop a much more mature and meaningful approach to governing these organizations, from the Ministry and through to the board of […]
AFHTO Annual Meeting takes place Wednesday October 15, 2014 at 9:00AM
All who work within an AFHTO member organization or serve on its board are welcome to attend the AFHTO Annual Meeting. It takes place just before the official opening of the AFHTO 2014 Conference, on: Wednesday October 15, 2014 at 9:00AM Harbour Ballroom A+B, Westin Harbour Castle One Harbour Square, Toronto, Ontario. At this Annual […]
What the mandate for Minister of Health and Long-Term Care means for AFHTO members
This afternoon the Premier publicly released the mandate letters sent to each of her Ministers. These letters outline the specific priorities that each member of cabinet and their ministry will focus on. The mandate letter addressed to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care begins by pointing out government’s overall priorities, i.e. growing the economy, […]