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AOHC calls for action now to maintain services at Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre
 At an afternoon rally in Hamilton on Tuesday afternoon, Adrianna Tetley, Executive Director of AOHC, called for a commitment from the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant (HNHB) Local Health Integration Network that it will maintain the same level of services at Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre (HUCCHC). For many years, people served by the centre, most of whom live in poverty, have accessed HUCCHC services out of a cramped and broken-down building. Although the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care has approved a new building, the LHIN has not yet guaranteed that services will be maintained in a new setting. |
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Invitation for QIP field testing
Health Quality Ontario (HQO) is pleased to extend this invitation to your organization for a field testing session of the QIP Navigator, which enhances the QIP development and submission experience.
They looking for approximately 20 individuals that are responsible for or play a key role in the completion and submission of the annual QIP. The spots available to test the Navigator are limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.
More information
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New meeting dates for Ontario government Poverty Reduction Strategy consultations
Hamilton: September 13 - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
McMaster Innovation Park, room IB
Kingston: September 20 - 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Memorial Hall, Kingston City Hall
Peterborough: September 20 - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Knights of Columbus - Columbus Hall, 317 Hunter St. W.
Waterloo: October 4 -- Details to follow
Complete the online survey
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Community-led meeting in Toronto on poverty
People with experience living with low income are invited to share ideas on action needed for a poverty-free Ontario. September 24, 7-9pm at Metro Hall.
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Social assistance rates update
If you work with people receiving social assistance you will find useful these new fact sheets from the Income Security Advocacy Centre. They explain a number of changes that take effect in September. For example, not everyone receiving OW and ODSP will receive the 1% rate increase announced in the spring Ontario budget.
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| Noojmowin Teg Health Centre now live with Nightingale on Demand
Noojmowin Teg Health Centre went live with Nightingale on Demand on September 6th. 'Nooj' is the first full EMR Healthscreen location to migrate to the new application. They are also the first AHAC to go live with OLIS. Olis, the Ontario Lab Information System, is a provincial repository of results that includes 98% of hospital labs, most commercial labs and public health.
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Grand River CHC releases video of grand opening
On June 19th, 2013 Grand River Community Health Centre had a wonderful day at the grand opening of their permanent site at 363 Colborne St in Brantford, Ontario. Over 250 community members, clients and friends of the centre attended and shared in celebration.
Watch the video
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Privacy Basics and Beyond - Thursday, September 19
Privacy Basics and Beyond is a professional learning event designed to add practical value to managing change in privacy matters as it affects members of the AOHC. The event is designed for Executive Directors, Privacy Officers, Senior Managers, Clinical / Primary Care Managers, and Health Leaders.
You will want to attend: If you are serious about wanting to understand privacy regulations, if you are looking for tools to help you implement and strengthen your privacy program, or have improvements to the way your organization has been dealing with privacy, you will not want to miss this Privacy Learning event.
Topics will include:
- Being Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) compliant: Understanding PHIPA, identifying any gaps in your privacy program.
- Understanding the Circle of Care and how it Impacts Health Links: Understanding the sharing of client information within the legislative framework and the Ministry of Health directives.
- Breach Management and Security Auditing within Electronic Medical Records.
Date: Thursday, September 19, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $200 + HST per participant
Location: Villa Colombo - Sala Caboto, 40 Playfair Avenue, Toronto
Click here to register
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AODA workshop in Ottawa - Sept. 20th
You are invited to participate in a free, half-day workshop on the AODA being hosted at the Somerset West CHC.
Click here for more information and registration or email Constance Exley, AODA Project Lead.
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Free webinar on the Integrated Accessibility Standards (AODA)
All centres must comply with the Integrated Accessibility Standards of the AODA. This webinar will review what those standards are, what centres need to do and by when, as well as provide webinar participants with tools, tips, and resources to make their compliance easier.
Date/time: September 24, 2013 - 12:00-1:00pm
Presenter: Constance Exley, AODA Project Lead
More information and registration
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Free webinar on navigating legal services for people with disabilities
This free webinar is designed to help workers identify legal issues and problems faced by people with disabilities. AOHC, through its AODA Education and Outreach Initiative, has invited ARCH Disability Law Centre, a specialty community legal aid clinic, to help centre staff navigate the legal system and know where to refer clients for such issues as attendant services and independent living; legal counselling; accommodation in education; developmental services; housing; and social assistance issues, such as ODSP.
Date/time: October 8, 2013 (1:00-2:00pm)
Read more and register
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| News from other organizations |
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Epilepsy Toronto seeking partnerships in Etobicoke and North York West region
Epilepsy Toronto is working to establish a greater presence throughout Etobicoke and North York West. They are seeking partnerships with community agencies in this region to reach community members unaware of their services. Epilepsy Toronto are offering to deliver presentations, and provide multi-lingual brochures and referral forms for available services.
For more information, please email Andrea Lagois, Diversity Outreach Coordinator.
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Meeting request regarding the Assisted Voluntary Return and Return and Reintegration (AVRR) Programme
International Organization for Migration Toronto is interested in meeting with centres regarding the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) Programme.
To arrange a meeting, contact Rana Ayyash |
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Fine print
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Précision
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