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August 18, 2021
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Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) changes
(from the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario)

New Disability Determination Package (DDP) for Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) applicants as well as a new Medical Review Package (MRP) Self Report for recipients. Relevant documents include:

Tackling TB Stigma - new PHAC-supported research report

Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services (CHC) from Toronto released the report "Tackling TB Stigma" (English and French). See the full project page for more.
Western University opportunity
Invitation to participate in the Schulich Medicine Admissions Process

All healthcare workers – physicians and non-physicians – are invited to help choose our future physicians by participating in the admissions process for applicants to medical school at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.
COVID-19 - for patients

Rides available to vaccination sites for people with disabilities
 
  • Free transportation to Oxford County vaccination clinics for people who have a physical, mental, developmental or learning disability or experience mobility, vision or hearing impairment issues and have challenges securing transportation to vaccination clinics/appointments. Book through Community Support Services Central Intake 1-888-866-7518 or email oxford.intake@von.ca  

  • An Ontario Community Support Association program provides door-to-door rides to vaccination sites for people with disabilities. Participants must have a vaccine appointment, be a person with a disability, and experience barriers to getting to/from their appointment. Request service online or call 2-1-1 (toll-free: 1-877-330-3213 / TTY: 855-405-7446).
COVID-19 - for providers
Improving indoor air quality for infection control
 
Alliance for Healthier Communities indoor air quality webinar shares knowledge and best practices for community health care and service agencies wanting to improve indoor air quality and reduce the risk of airborne transmission of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. The recording and slide deck are found here.

New/Updated COVID resources for providers


How to get your patients' COVID-19 Vaccination Reports

  • HRM - Starting May 18, 2021, physicians/NPs with access to HRM will receive vaccination reports for patients who identified their primary care provider at the time of vaccination. To automate the process of entering HRM reports into the patient's immunization list, eCE has created a free bot which is currently compatible with the Telus PSS EMR. Click here for a demo. For more info or to add this bot to your workflow, please click here. 
  • COVaxON Aggregate Primary Care Vaccination Reports
  • PEM physicians/clinicians with access to OneID have access to aggregate eReports from the same portal as the Cancer SAR reports to download a complete list of patients vaccinated up to July 15, 2021. After this date, the report will be updated monthly.
  • For instructions on completing a ONE® ID self-registration, refer to the ONE® ID CPSO Registration Guide. To assign a delegate further information can be found in the FAQ document here.
  • Clinical Viewers (ConnectingOntario ClinicalViewer and Clinical Connect): These reports are available for any time period on a per patient basis. For step by step instructions on how to access ClinicalViewers, please see this reference document. 
  • COVaxON: If you have access to COVaxON, you can query on a per patient basis to inquire on vaccination status.
Education Opportunities
Wisdom in Wound Care Webinar Series: Skin tears
August 25, 2021, 12:00-12:45 pm EST. Find out more and register here.

Ensure health and safety protocols for all before reopening
August 25,1:00-2:00 pm. The Ontario Nonprofit Network is hosting a webinar about how nonprofits can safely reopen their physical spaces to staff and clients. Join this discussion and live Q&A with Jackie Sam, Public Services Health and Safety Association and Kirstin Grant, Canadian Mental Health Association.

Virtual Care

Asthma/Lung Health
Respiratory Health Forum, October 13. Free learning and networking opportunities for people passionate about lung health in primary care. Sign up here to be notified when registration opens.

Opioids
  • FREE specialized training and supplies for people likely to encounter an opioid overdose (from the Alliance for Healthier Communities) -- Heart to Heart CPR has completed Phase 1 of their “Peer Support Responder” program that provides free advanced overdose training and protective equipment for people most likely to encounter, witness or experience opioid poisoning. Email nick@heart2heartcpr.com to secure your spot.
  • Tapering And Stopping Opioids, October 19, 2021, 12:00-1:00 PM EST. Dr. Andrea Furlan summarizes 10 years of experience of the pain clinic at Toronto Rehab UHN where she works with an interprofessional team to help patients come off long term opioid therapy for chronic non-cancer pain.

LAP Webinar: Legal Issues for Nurses in Independent Practice
On August 31, Tim Hannigan, Ryder Wright Blair & Holmes LLP and Mara Haase, RNAO’s Legal Assistance Program (LAP) administrator will discuss legal issues for nurses in independent practice. Find out more.

ACES Community of Practice
Connect with peers to learn best practices for providing trauma-informed care to people with a history of adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and how to reduce the negative impact of ACES through positive childhood experiences (PCES). Register now for the kickoff meeting on September 23.

Palliative Care
CAPACITI is an free educational program that promotes the early integration of the palliative care approach in interdisciplinary primary care teams. If you are a generalist primary care provider who wants to embed a palliative care approach into your practice, please consider registering your team (includes all health care professionals and admin team members who work in primary care).
  
Learn more at two introductory ECHO sessions in September:
  • Tuesday September 14, 2021 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm ET - register here.
  • Wednesday September 29, 2021 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm ET - register here.
 
For more information about the CAPACITI program, including the schedule of modules:

2021 Trillium Primary Health Care Research Day
The 2021 Trillium Primary Health Care Research Day is virtual on October 15. See their save-the-date for more details.

Specialized geriatric services
October 19-21, Special Geriatric Services East is hosting a FREE virtual three-day conference on the theme of Transforming Care: Supporting Older Adults Post-COVID in Ontario. Develop strategies to provide better care for older adults and their care partners -- includes thematic discussions on: Older Adults with Complex & Chronic Health Conditions Including Frailty, Integrated Care in Action, and Post-COVID Support and Recovery. 


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Your Oxford Primary Care Network!
 
  • Dr. Kim Baker, Ingersoll
  • Dr. Ian Hons, Woodstock
  • Stephanie Nevins, Clinic Manager, Ingersoll NPLC
  • Dr. Rachel Orchard, Woodstock
  • Randy Pelz, Executive Director, Oxford & County CHC
  • Jessie Rumble NP, Ingersoll NPLC
  • Alisha VanGorp NP, Thames Valley FHT
  • Lisa Vreugdenhil, Director Clinical Services, Thames Valley FHT
  • A.J. Wells, Manager, Medical Services, Township of Norwich