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Interested in serving on the AFHTO Board of Directors? Apply by July 5, 2016
Dear AFHTO members: Primary care is evolving in our province; government’s Patients First proposal is pointing to significant change. It is a VERY interesting time to be serving on the AFHTO board of directors! To maintain balanced representation on the board, priority consideration will be given to candidates who are:
Clinical consultation process for Strategic D2D indicators
D2D 4.0: Follow-Up after Hospitalization and Support for Tracking Phone Encounters
The membership vote is in, and the Follow-Up after hospitalization Indicator has been recommended for inclusion in D2D 4.0 as new indicator with the following definition: % of patients for whom timely (within 48 hours) discharge notification was received (any condition) and had a follow up (by any mode, any clinician) within 7 days of discharge.Primary care quality improvement: Is data the future?
Healthy Debate article published May 19, 2016. Article in full pasted below.
Authors: Vanessa Milne, Christopher Doig & Jill Konkin
Family doctors are being offered personalized reports that identify gaps in the quality of care they provide, from cancer screening to diabetes management. But can data really drive better performance?
Cancer Screening - Resources for Primary Care
Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) Cancer Screening Resources for Primary Care
AFHTO 2016 Conference: Thank you to all those who submitted abstracts!
Over 170 submissions were received for concurrent session and poster presentations at the AFHTO 2016 Conference. Thank you to all those who applied! A confirmation email has been sent to the contact person for each abstract submission. If you are part of a group that has prepared an abstract, please ensure your group contact has received the email with the subject: “AFHTO 2016 Conference: Abstract received confirmation”.
Kincardine Family Health Team partnership secures two new programs through Westover Treatment Centre
Kincardine News article published on Apr. 18, 2016. Article in full pasted below. Troy Patterson, Kincardine News The Kincardine Family Health Team has announced the development of a strategic partnership with Westover Treatment Centre for the provision of two new programs.
AFHTO 2016 Conference: abstracts due May 5th
Present your ideas and innovations at the AFHTO 2016 Conference: “Leading primary care to strengthen a population-focused health system”
Patients First has set a direction for primary care and the health system to focus on population health and integrating care at the local level to meet the needs of our communities.
Diabetes prevention program back in Owen Sound
Owen Sound Sun Times article published on Apr. 6, 2016. Article in full pasted below. Denis Langlois, Owen Sound Sun Times Dr. Bruce Stanners says a diabetes prevention program in Owen Sound has helped to improve many lives since its start five years ago. “The outcomes have been excellent,” the local family physician, who serves as medical adviser for the program, said in an interview Wednesday. “We've seen a subjective side and objective.
Geriatric clinic part of possible regional electronic health records hub
Trent Hills Independent article published on Apr. 5, 2016.
Article in full pasted below. Sue Dickens, Trent Hills Independent