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December 15, 2004 - Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) - Read Bulletin #5. Dec 7, 2004 - Family Health Teams (FHTs) - read Bulletin #1 . Veterans Independence Program (VIP) Expanded to Benefit Additional Primary Caregivers for Life. Details here. Dec 3, 2004 - OHHCPA starts using its new name - Ontario Home Care Association Dec 2, 2004 - OACCAC 2005 Conference - 'Building the Future.... Together'. To read the call for abstracts, to be submitted by January 7, click here. |
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January 2004 | |
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Jan 26, 2005 - Health Council Report Released - The Health Council of Canada's first annual report to Canadians, Health Care Renewal in Canada: Accelerating Change is released, available here. Jan 21, 2005 - You Can Count on Home Care - Home care in Ontario is growing in response to the need for the right services in the right place at the right time. Read more... January 19, 2005 - Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) - Read Bulletin #6 . January 17, 2005, Minister Smitherman advises DHCs of their closure effective March 31 2005. Comment from the Toronto DHC Chair here. |
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February 2004 | |
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February 25, 2004 - Health system reform depends on a strong home and community care sector. "Effective home care services are very much a part of our plan for putting care in the community. Romonow calls home care the next essential service, and we agree. Nowadays, services that used to only be provided in institutions can be delivered at home. Home care can offer greater dignity and quality of life. Many prefer the independence of receiving care in their home, but too often this is not an option. And we know that home care is often less costly. We are too reliant on institutional care. We are going to change that. As a first step, to put care into the community, we will invest the Federal Health Accord dollars this year in home care services, catastrophic drug coverage and the development of family health teams. This will help us build our capacity to care for people in their communities, and integrate community services with institutional care. - G. Smitherman, February 24, 2004 (Address to the Economic Club of Canada ). Click here to read the full speech. Click here for a copy of the Ministry's Press Release February 12, 2004 - We are interested to know your opinions of the Ontario Home Health Care Providers Association and its activities. We hope that in completing this survey you will become interested in joining the Association that is the ‘voice for home care’ in Ontario. We also anticipate receiving important feedback from you about where we should be directing our energies. Our results will be posted in March 2004. |
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March 2004 | |
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March 24, 2004 - OHHCPA Press Release - Supportive of Federal Budget and Health System Reform. March 1, 2004 - OHHCPA Board of Directors Supportive of Minister Smitherman - read the Press Release. March 2004 - The Ontario Health Providers' Alliance (OHPA) has released a position paper calling for system reform. Specifically, the OHPA has recommended the creation of a Community Health Advisory Committee to support the Ontario Health Quality Council and the production of 'systems report cards' for the public to understand how well their providers are working together at the local level. (click here for paper). The OHHCPA has been a member and leader in the OHPA since its inception in 1993. |
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April 2004 | |
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April 5, 2004 - June is Seniors' Month! - Each June, communities across the province pay tribute to seniors by observing Seniors' Month. The month provides an excellent opportunity to celebrate and recognize senior men and women who continue to contribute to making Ontario what it is today: a dynamic and vibrant province. The Ontario Seniors' Secretariat would be delighted if you could join in promoting Seniors' Month 2004: Active in Body, Mind and Spirit. Each week during the month of June, the Ontario Seniors' Secretariat Website will feature stories about seniors who demonstrate Active Living and vitality through Body, Mind & Spirit. You are encouraged you to take part in this celebration by sharing inspiring
stories about a special senior in your community. For more information
about submitting a Seniors' Story, visit the website: Seniors' Month promotional material will be available soon.
Visit the Ontario Seniors' Secretariat website |
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May 2004 | |
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May 28, 2004 - OHHCPA Annual Meeting Thanks McGuinty Government for significant investment in Home Health Care! Read the press release here. May 26, 2004 - New resource information for OHHCPA members. The 'Articles of Interest' area gathers timely, helpful information into one easy-to-find place for our members. Members can find it here. May 19, 2004 - Ontario Government Recognizes the Importance of Home & Community Care. Joint press release issued by OHHCPA and OCSA. Read it here. May 11, 2004 If you'd like to be kept up-to-date on issues affecting Home Health Care in Ontario, as well as new developments at homecareontario.ca, then join our subscribers' list by clicking here! May 11, 2004 - Education Resources area now open to OHHCPA members. We're gathering educational resources, and sharing them with our members in this newest area of HomecareOntario.ca. Look for important information about West Nile Virus, and other topics by clicking here. May 10, 2004 - OHHCPA Extends Appreciation to Nurses during National Nurses Week, May 10-16 OHHCPA thanks the nurses of Ontario - the RNs and RPNs working in home care, institutions, research and education. The dedication of these professionals helps to keep Ontarians of all ages at home. We congratulate our members for their continued commitment to excellence in their profession. May 3, 2004 - Mr. Charles Beer, Executive Assistant to Minister of Health George Smitherman, has been confirmed as our dinner speaker at OHHCPA's 17th Annual General Meeting on May 27, 2004 at the Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto. Please contact the OHHCPA office - 905-543-9474 - for further details. |
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June 2004 | |
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June 24, 2004 - Opportunity to have a special Home Care person recognized. The Canadian Association for Community Care is accepting nominations for the 2004 CACC Community Care Worker Award. This award recognizes a front-line worker or volunteer in the community care sector who, for at least five years, has made an outstanding contribution as a caregiver. Nominations are invited from the general public and service providers to identify a special community care worker who makes a difference in peoples' lives. Please click here for the call for nominations form. Submissions will be accepted until Monday July 26, 2004 June 21, 2004 - Nursing Health Promotion for a Vulnerable Elderly Home Care Population is More Effective Yet No More Expensive … is a collaborative project which has shown that providing seniors with nursing health promotion compared to providing services on-demand results in better mental health functioning, a reduction in depression, ….. at no additional expense. The summary can be found here. June 17, 2004 - The Board of Directors of the Ontario Home Health Care Providers' Association (OHHCPA) re-affirms its endorsement of the principles of the Canada Health Act. To review OHHCPA's position click here. National Laughter Day – June 21 Celebrate laughter and give to charity! OHHCPA member agency Retire at Home reminds us through this initiative about the power of laughter to heal and bring people closer together; while at the same time supporting the charity of our choice. If you are interested in getting involved, click here. |
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July 20, 2004 - Ontario Supports Procurement Process for Quality Home Care Services - OHHCPA urges the government to "stay the course and remain firm to its commitment to create an environment where all providers can present home health care solutions through an unbiased and transparent procurement process". Click here to read this release. July 14, 2004 New Privacy Toolkit now available. This joint OACCAC, OCSA and OHHCPA project was undertaken in an effort to standardize and ensure compliance to the privacy legislation amongst the community providers, and contains operational policies, procedures and templates. Members click here for further details. July 12, 2004 - Executive Director, Sue VanderBent to participate in live talk show. Sue VanderBent will join a panel discussion on ‘Michael Coren Live' on CTS Television tonight (July 12 at 10 pm). Other invited guests include, Peter Fonseca, Parliamentary assistant to Minister Smitherman, Garfield Dunlop, MP Simcoe-North, and Nadine Henningsen, Executive Director CHCA. July, 2004 OHHCPA Meeting to be held in Ottawa OHHCPA Executive Director Sue VanderBent will be in Ottawa on Wednesday, September 29, 2004 for a meeting with Ottawa area OHHCPA members. Non-members who would like time with Sue should contact the OHHCPA by clicking here as soon as possible. July 9, 2004 - Shuffles within the MOHLTC The Deputy Minister, MOHLTC, Phil Hassen, announced on Friday, July 9th that Mary Kardos Burton will move from Community Health to Acute Services Division as ADM(replacing Hugh McLeod who has been appointed Associate Deputy Minister and Executive Lead of the Health Results Team). George Zegarac, currently ADM, Integrated Policy and Planning Division (IPP) will move to ADM, Community Health and Alison Pilla, currently Executive Director in IPP, will act in George Zegarac's position. The new appointments are for three years. The OHHCPA thanks Mary Kardos-Burton for her support and tireless efforts on behalf of home and community care. We wish her success in her new role and look forward to working closely with George Zegarac.
July 6, 2004 - ED, Sue VanderBent attends launch of the Canadian Home Care Association National Home Care & Primary Health Care Partnership Project Sue Vanderbent and OHHCPA President Stuart Cottrelle were among over 90 guests at the launch of the CHCA Home Care & Primary Health Care Project at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga. The Honourable Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, George Smitherman, gave a passionate speech about his vision for health care in Ontario which includes a significant role for home care. For more information, please click here July 5, 2004 - McGuinty government makes a record investment in home care services - Thousands more Ontarians will receive health care services at home as the McGuinty government invests a record $1.3 billion for home care this year, Health and Long-Term Care Minister George Smitherman announced today. For more information, please click here. July 5, 2004 - Service Providers Praise the McGuinty Government's Funding Announcement for Ontario's Home Care Clients - "These funds will provide desperately needed services for people to remain living in their homes and community. The importance of these services continues to grow as our seniors' population increases, there is greater participation of persons with disabilities in community life, and there are mounting pressures on hospitals and Emergency Rooms" explained Stuart Cottrelle, OHHCPA President. For more information, please click here. |
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August 2004 | |
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August 23, 2004 - Important Health Notice - Asian Influenza A (H5N1) Please review the attached recommendations from the MOHLTC for surveillance of influenza like illnesses. Also provided is a revised Febrile Respiratory Illness Screen to reflect the current geographic area of concern. August 23, 2004 - Study Sheds Light on Health Consequences of Caregiving - Researchers at the University of Arkansas who have been studying the effects of caregiving on caregivers' health have found a surprising link between the type of assistance caregivers provide and the amount of stress they report. Click here to see the news release. |
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September 2004 | |
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Sept 29, 2004 - Important Health Notice providing surveillance information on Avian Flu in Asia as well as an updated FRI screening tool here. OHHCPA Meeting in Ottawa September 2004 - “ First Ministers agree to provide first dollar coverage by 2006 for certain home care services, based on assessed need, specifically to include:
Each jurisdiction will develop a plan for the staged implementation of these services, and report annually to its citizens on progress in implementing home care services. First Ministers task their Health Ministers to explore next steps to fulfill the home care commitment and report to First Ministers by December 31, 2006 .” Excerpt from First Ministers' 10 Year Plan to Strengthen Health Care. Sept 17 - Phil Hassen Resigns - A copy of the announcement from Tony Dean can be read here. September 10, 2004 - OHHCPA Supportive of Review to Improve Procurement Process. Read the Press Release. September 9, 2004 - Minister Smitherman's speech on health system transformation can be accessed here September 2004 - Operational Review of the Ottawa CCAC available here September 7, 2004 - OHHCPA Meeting in Ottawa Wednesday, September 29, 2004 OHHCPA Executive Director Sue VanderBent will be in Ottawa for a meeting with Ottawa area OHHCPA members. Non-members are invited to attend the afternoon session when our special guest, Luba Shumsky Accreditation Specialist from the CCHSA will be presenting on accreditation. Click here for the agenda. September 3, 2004 - OHHCPA Executive Director Sue VanderBent quoted in Hamilton Spectator Article - available here. |
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October 2004 | |
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October 21, 2004 - Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) - Read Bulletin #2. Oct 19, 2004 - Sunnybrook launches tele-homecare for diabetes. More information about this initiative here. October 6, 2004 - Government of Ontario introduces Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs). Read Bulletin #1, and review the LHINs Map (2.4 mb). Oct 4, 2004 - OHHCPA supports review to improve procurement process in home care. Read the news release here. Oct 4, 2004 - RFP Review Guidelines This backgrounder describes the objectives and mandate guiding Elinor Caplan in her work to ensure that Ontarians get the "very best possible value for money spent on home care services ..." |
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November 2004 | |
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Nov 30 - Ontario's Performance Health Card released. Highlights here. Nov 29, 2004 - The Change Foundation, in partnership with the Nursing Secretariat, Ontario MoHLTC launches new Grant Program for demonstration projects to support moving nursing research to practice. Nov 11, 2004 CCAC Procurement Review website launched. Nov, 10, 2004 Ontario Home Care Association Executive Director Sue VanderBent presents procurement review issues to E. Caplan, chair of the Ontario Community Care Access Centres Procurement Review. Click here to read presentation notes. November 8, 2004 - New CEO for CCHSA announced. Read the news release here November 1, 2004 - Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) - Read Bulletin #3. |
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