New Resources and Opportunities: QIP Navigator Training, Award Nominations and Support for Patient Care

FHTs and NPLCs are invited to take advantage of the following opportunities, some of which are time-sensitive. This post includes information on the following:
  • QIP Education and Navigator Training to prepare for the launch of the QIP Navigator on Nov. 24
  • Nominate an individual for The Change Foundation’s 20 Faces of Change Awards by Nov. 28
  • New resources available to support patient care
    •    Opportunity for patients: Diabetes Hope Foundation scholarship  available for youth
    •    Online resources on prenatal education in Ontario
    •    Online course - Radon: Is it in your patients’ homes?
    •    Cancer screening app available from Cancer Care Ontario
  • Call to participate in expert panels with the Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health

QIP Education and Navigator Training to prepare for the launch of the QIP Navigator on Nov. 24

Health Quality Ontario (HQO) is offering four opportunities to attend education sessions (Nov. 24- Dec. 2) to support QIP development and submission. These webinars will also be archived and posted on the Navigator site for later reference. Click here for the webinar invitation and registration details. The QIP Navigator will go live on November 24, 2014. Should you have any questions, please contact the QIP team at QIP@hqontario.ca.

Nominate an individual for The Change Foundation’s 20 Faces of Change Awards by Nov. 28

The Change Foundation needs your nominations for their 20 Faces of Change Awards, which will honour those who have inspired positive, patient-focused change in our healthcare system. Do you know a health care champion who has improved care for patients and families in your community? Help shine a spotlight on their work to advance our system for all Ontarians – good ideas are worth spreading. Click here to submit a nomination before November 28, 2014.

New resources to support patient care:

Opportunity for patients: Diabetes Hope Foundation Scholarship available for youth

Teens making the transition from high school to post-secondary education, and from pediatric care to adult care for 2015, can apply for one of the $2,500 scholarships offered annually through Diabetes Hope Foundation. Applications must be received by March 9th, 2015.  Please share this information with your patients and send any questions to heather@diabeteshopefoundation.com.

New online resources on prenatal education in Ontario

Best Start Resource Centre’s report explores the current status of prenatal education in Ontario and identifies existing gaps and needs. It summarizes relevant results and the fact sheets share highlights including recommendations. Click here to access research findings and fact sheets for clinicians.

Free online course for clinicians - Radon: Is it in your patients’ homes?

Linked to the lung cancer deaths of 3,200 Canadians every year, MacHealth, the Ontario College of Family Physicians and Clean Air Partnership are pleased to present an online course to help health-care professionals better understand radon. Click here for more information.

Online cancer screening app for clinicians from Cancer Care Ontario

Cancer Care Ontario’s free cancer screening app for healthcare providers includes:
  • Quick access to Ontario’s breast and cervical cancer screening guidelines
  • Easy-to-navigate recommendations for follow-up of abnormal results
  • Instant viewing, printing and emailing of patient and provider resources
Download it by searching “Ontario Cancer Screening” in your app store. For more information about cancer screening programs and other relevant resources, please call 1.866.662.9233, email screenforlife@cancercare.on.ca or visit www.cancercare.on.ca/pcresources.

Call to participate in expert panels with the Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health

The Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health is looking for expert participants for the following:
  • Sickle Cell Quality Based Procedures (QBP) Expert Panel- deadline to join Nov. 21
We are seeking a variety of paediatric and adult clinicians from specialties involved in optimizing care for people with sickle cell disease.
  • Transition to Adult Health Services (TAHS) Discharge Planning Implementation work group - meeting on Dec. 9
Primary Care input (MD and/or NP) would be of tremendous benefit. If you have any questions about either group, please contact Mary Ellen Salenieks, Senior Project Manager at 416-813-7654 x 203667 or Maryellen.salenieks@sickkids.ca.