New resources for FHTs on www.afhto.ca

The most recent posts include: ·         Ideas and resources for FHT planning ·         The Progress of FHTs in Ontario, recently published in Annals of Family Medicine ·         AFHTO Strategic Plan 2011-13 and FHT Survey Results ·         Updated information on learning events On our Members Only website, you’ll find new posts on the following pages: ·         Members Only News:  AFHTO’s notes from the March 11, 2011 ministry teleconferences on NP-SERT, and a copy of the ministry’s February 2011 FHT Newsletter ·         Finance: information on applying for and using HST rebates ·         Human Resources: learning modules on Progressive Discipline and Termination of Employment ·         Health and Safety: learning modules on Respect in the Workplace and Investigations in the Workplace, and information on meeting the training requirements regarding Workplace Violence, link to resources from the Public Services Health & Safety Association ·         Chronic Disease Prevention and Management: links from the Ontario Lung Association’s Respiratory Health Forum ·         Improving Access to Care: a set of published articles on advanced access in academic family medicine settings ·         Governance: a presentation on changes arising from the new Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, and a a generic template for practice-sharing agreements To receive a username and password to enter the Members Only site, your FHT must become a member. Each member FHT shares one username and password among its board and staff members. If you’ve misplaced yours, please send an e-mail to info@afhto.ca and we’ll respond the next day.   Join AFHTO or renew your membership today For more information, click here. Why join AFHTO? By joining the two-thirds of FHTs who are already members your FHT will: ·         Strengthen the voice of all FHTs in Ontario ·         Receive updates on issues and other information pertinent to FHTs ·         Be invited to participate in consultation or problem-solving processes with the Ministry ·         Have access to news and resources on AFHTO’s Members Only website ·         Be able to register staff members for the AFHTO annual conference at a reduced rate ·         Be able to vote for AFHTO’s board and on motions presented at the Annual General Meeting