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Don't miss the Quality Improvement Learning event on November 19
Quality improvement champions and specialists from member centres will present practical experiences, tips and tales about improving access, efficiency and panel performance. Everyone is encouraged to come with their quality improvement challenges and tap into the wisdom of our quality improvement practitioners from across the province.
Gain new quality improvement knowledge and skills in highly engaged and interactive sessions.
Featured presentation:
Quality Improvement Frameworks & Lean Six Sigma
Pawan Kullar, AOHC Privacy Business Analyst
The fundamental objective of Lean Six Sigma tools is a methodology and strategy that will enable the organization to focus on process improvement, which results in overall quality improvement.
View agenda and register now
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Federal court decision on refugee health
AOHC and CACHC welcome the recent Federal Court of Appeal decision which rejected the federal government's attempt to get an extension on the recent refugee healthcare court ruling. As of November 5th the federal government has restored temporary access to basic healthcare (IFHP) for all refugees. Supplemental benefits are only available for children and prenatal care. The federal government says they will continue to appeal the court decision.
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Financial literacy for low income people
Welcome to the financial mainstream? is a new report that describes the hazards facing low-income people when navigating the financial world and provides insights for others who work with consumer survivors and low-income people. This may be a useful tool for people who visit CHCs and AHACs.
Read the report
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| Les francophones en Ontario
Le Commissariat aux services en français de l'Ontario a produit un portrait infographique des francophones de l'Ontario. On y trouve une foule de statistiques intéressantes sur l'utilisation du français à la maison, sur la rétention du français par type de famille, etc.
Article + infographie
Infographie seulement
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Cancer screening app
Cancer Care Ontario has released a newly expanded cancer screening app - now with breast cancer screening guidelines.
Cancer Care Ontario's free cancer screening app for healthcare providers includes:
- Quick access to Ontario's breast and cervical screening guidelines
- Easy-to-navigate recommendations for follow-up of abnormal results
- Instant viewing, printing and emailing of patient and provider resources
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HungerCount 2014
The HungerCount report is the only comprehensive study of food bank use in Canada.
It offers a snapshot of the people helped by food banks and other charitable food programs, looks at the causes of hunger and food insecurity, and offers recommendations to reduce hunger.
The 2014 HungerCount report is available now.
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Stop private clinics
The Ontario Health Coalition is concerned that the government is stripping local community hospitals of services by cutting or privatizing them. The private clinics are charging user fees in violation of the Canada Health Act and the principles of Medicare.
A rally is planned at Queens Park at noon on November 21 to stop private clinics and save local public hospitals.
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National Housing Day is November 21
Communities across Canada will be marking National Housing Day with events to promote and raise awareness on the right to housing.
Toronto: Noon Rally at Yonge-Dundas Square.Right to Housing Forum, 2-5pm at Church of the Holy Trinity, 10 Trinity Square behind the Eaton Centre.
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AOHC Privacy Library portal session
Wednesday, November 26 - 10:00-11:00 a.m.
In this session, members will walk through the new AOHC Privacy Library.
Sections of the library include:
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AOHC Policies, Procedures and Documents
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Privacy Legislations
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COACH Guidelines
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Information and Privacy Commissioner, Resources
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ehealth Ontario Privacy Resources
Register now
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