D2D 5.1: Getting Started and Changing Gears
AFHTO members have just released the 7th iteration of their performance measurement report, Data to Decisions 5.1. Voluntary participation in team-level measurement remains high. 90% of members have contributed so far, with over 60% in D2D 5.1. This makes D2D 5.1 a unique picture of primary care across the province, at the LHIN level, and (for the second time) at the sub-region level.
City of Lakes FHT Receives Community Builders Award
On Mar. 1, 2018 City of Lakes FHT was recognized for its contribution to healthcare at Northern Life’s 15th annual Community Builders Awards of Excellence. The award came soon after the team celebrated its 10th anniversary. “What’s happened in the last 10 years, not just locally but across the province, there’s been a transformation,” says Dave Courtemanche, the team’s ED.
Central Lambton FHT & St. Clair Child and Youth Invest in Mental Health
Central Lambton Family Health Team getting help from St. Clair Child and Youth Services
Sarnia Observer article published Feb. 28, 2018. Article in full pasted below.
Tyler Kula, Sarnia Observer
City of Lakes FHT: A decade of making a difference
A decade of making a difference: City of Lakes Family Health Team marks a milestone
Sudbury.com article published Feb. 21, 2018. Article in full pasted below. Heidi Ulrichsen, Sudbury.com
AFHTO’s 2018 Pre-Budget Submission
AFHTO submitted its recommendations to the Ministry of Finance in February 2018, calling on the government to strengthen primary care so that it can deliver on its commitments outlined in the Patients First Act and ensure all Ontarians receive access to high quality, comprehensive, interprofessional team-based primary care.
Key recommendations include:
Timmins FHT physician pleased with geriatric clinic collaboration
COLUMN: Timmins doctor pleased with partnership
Timmins Press article published Jan. 30, 2018. Article in full pasted below. Dr. Yves Raymond
Patients First news and updates
On Dec. 7, 2016 Ontario's government passed Bill 41: the Patients First Act, 2016. With many changes to the health care system, including the role of LHINs and development of subregions, implementation will likely continue for several years. Please see below for updates relevant to primary care. Updates:
Kincardine FHT certified as a GREAT WORKPLACE
Kincardine FHT has been certified as a GREAT WORKPLACE after a thorough and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work® Canada. This certification is based on direct feedback from employees, provided as part of an extensive and anonymous survey about the workplace experience.
