News
City of Kawartha Lakes FHT saves Urgent Care more than $700,000
The Lindsay Advocate article published on December 7, 2018 By Bert Lauwers A costing by the City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team has revealed that the team has saved the health care system more than $700,000 since 2014 through its emergency room and after hours clinic diversion
OCFP Honours Central Lambton FHT Physicians
Sarnia This Week article published December 4, 2018 By Sarnia This Week Four doctors from the Central Lambton Family Health Team (CLFHT) were honoured in November, given a prestigious designation by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) recognizing the outstanding contributions the doctors made to the field of family
Evaluation of the McMaster Family Health Team: results and practical implications for quality improvement
By Laila Nasser, Alix Stosic, David Price; McMaster FHT Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the McMaster Family Health Team (MFHT) as part of a Continuous Quality Improvement initiative using a set of provincial performance metrics to demonstrate which measures of assessment are actually clinically meaningful in context and where system-level changes might be implemented to improve operational practice.
CBC profiles Marathon FHT's Bright Lights Award for Safer Opioid Prescription (HARMS) Program
CBC News article published on November 27, 2018 By CBC News A clinic in a small northwestern Ontario town is enjoying some recognition after taking a chance on an unusual approach to opioid prescription.
Espanola & Area FHT Implements New Addictions Service
Access to PDF Flyer for Espanola & Area FHT RAAM Clinic Espanola & Area Family Health Team has implemented a new program to enhance services offered at their clinic. The Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic serves those with substance abuse issues, primarily addictions to opioids and alcohol.
Telling our Story: External Presentations on Measurement and Quality Improvement
People across Ontario and North America are keen to learn about the ground-breaking advances AFHTO members are making to meaningfully measure and improve primary care. Presentations are listed by theme below, with brief descriptions.
AFHTO members recognised in 2018 OCFP Awards
AFHTO congratulates Medical Associates of Port Perry, North Durham FHT and physicians in our member family health teams who were recognized on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) 2018 Awards Ceremony.
Peterborough FHT adds third ultrasound machine
The Peterborough Examiner article published on November 13, 2018 By Jessica Nyznik, The Peterborough Examiner
To be used for Ontario Breast Screening Program general imaging in Peterborough
Internal Responsibility System (IRS) and Workplace Violence Prevention Initiative 2018/2019
The Ministry of Labour regularly undertakes "Safe at Work Ontario" activities, such as initiatives to focus attention on important health and safety hazards or concerns.
Between July 1, 2018, and March 31, 2019, health and community care workplaces may be visited as part of the MOL’s Safe At Work Ontario internal responsibility system (IRS) initiative to promote compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations..
The following IRS focus priorities will be integrated into MOL workplace inspections:
• Training / information and instruction/supervisory competenc