Originally posted Jan. 27, 2020. Last updated May 28, 2020
This page will provide updates on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) as they become available. The Ministry of Health has released guidelines for primary care, along with posters. A website for healthcare providers is now live. You can also access information for the public on their site.
Orillia Matters article published May 28, 2020
The North Simcoe Family Health Team hopes to soon expand its virtual-care clinic program from two to five days a week.
A local health team has a virtual solution for orphan patients in the area.
Thursday, June 4th, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST
Description
A primer to familiarize front line staff on respiratory symptom management in palliative care and end of life. Respiratory symptoms are common with COVID-19 and managing symptoms related to respiratory illness will be critical to a person’s comfort and dignity. This primer is to provide an overview of management and to improve comfort level of front-line staff in supporting patients and their families.
Target Audience
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
COVID-19 has had a major impact on the psychological wellbeing of health care providers, especially those working on the front lines of care. Building on a previous webinar of a similar topic, this webinar will explore in more detail the psychological impact and effective approaches to help health care providers care for themselves and their colleagues.
Host and Moderator: Dr. José Pereira MBChB, CFPC (PC), MSc, FCFP
Join on Saturday, June 6, 2020 (9 AM to 1:30 PM EDT) for a FREE virtual event. Open to All Healthcare Professionals.
Learning Objectives:
After active engagement in this program, participants will be better able to:
Originally posted Mar. 23, 2020. Last updated May 27, 2020.
Resources related to COVID-19 for the management and operations of primary care team locations are listed below. New and updated resources will be added to the top of each list as they become available.
Originally posted Mar 10, 2020. Last updated May 26, 2020
We have created a list of infection prevention and control tools and resources. New and updated resources will be added to the top of each list as they become available.
Public Health Ontario and other organizations have provided Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) resources to help build capacity in primary care:
Updated on May 22, 2020
Patient workshops include:
Faculty of Medicine COVID-19 Wellness Series
Health care professionals everywhere are tirelessly working around the clock to provide the best possible care for their patients in these unusual circumstances. Consequently, many of them are experiencing personal psychological concerns such as stress, exhaustion, and guilt, to name a few.