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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.

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”.

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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.

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New 'Health Check' toolkit can improve primary healthcare for people with developmental disabilities |Montreal Gazette

Montreal Gazette article published on Apr. 1, 2016. Article in full pasted below. CNW News Release, Montreal Gazette Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have more health issues than other adults, but they are less likely to receive preventative care.

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