Basic Information has been issued by the Ministry of Health to explain the prioritisation among health care workers. As more information becomes available, it will be disseminated to our sector.
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Timeframe for Repayment Has Changed
Resource for Questions re Maintaining Public Safety at Clinics
Ontario has implemented a response framework for maintaining public safety and health care capacity during the Covid-19 pandemic. Within this framework, regions may be assigned different levels of protection measures. Health care services in all zones are intended to continue providing services under the previously issued directives for infection prevention and control and continuing to… Read more »
Temporary Expanded Access to Provincial PPE
The Ministry of Health has sent out information regarding temporary expanded access to the provincial pandemic stockpile of PPE. As noted in item #9 on the Q&A document, Independent Health Facilities are eligible as a result of this temporary change. However, please carefully review all of the attached materials. In addition to the application,… Read more »
Advance Payment Deadline Moved into 2021
The Ministry of Health is revising the timing and recovery period for the Advance Payments Program so that the total amount of the advance payments will be recovered in six (instead of five) equal installments from February to July 2021. *(See the letter from the Director, IHF Program.) *
Risk Assessment Checklist from CPSO
Prior to restarting or continuing to provide services, Independent Health Facilities (IHFs) should complete an *organizational risk assessment *(ORA) that assesses the efficacy of control measures that are in place to mitigate the transmission of infections. On behalf of the CPSO, Public Health Ontario has created a checklist that can be used by those working… Read more »
Ministry Operating Details To Re-Open
The Ministry of Health posted updated COVID-19 guidelines for Independent Health Facilities On June 19 2020. The updated guidelines can be found here . Please save the following link, which will direct you to the Ministry of Health webpage with COVID-19 Directives, Memorandums and other resources to help you re-open and meet their requirements: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/publichealth/coronavirus/dir_mem_res.aspx
Reduced Reporting of PPE required
Good Afternoon, Please see below and attached, important updates relevant to Independent Health Facilities regarding the Minister’s Order for PPE survey completion. Thank you, Independent Health Facilities Program Please find attached an updated Minister’s Order and Direction on PPE Data Collection and important updates pertaining to the COVID-19 Critical Supplies and Equipment Survey. *Updated Minister’s… Read more »
New Directive re Restart of Healthcare Services
The recently released Directive #2, which replaces the previous Directive #2, provides new and detailed guidance to Regulated Health Professionals related to delivery of services as they apply to Stage 1 of the Health Sector Recovery. The gradual restart of services should be carried out in coordination with, and adherence to guidance from, applicable regulatory… Read more »
Technical Fee Increases Not in Effect
Response From OHIP: They are still in the process of updating their software. They claim that IHFs will eventually receive the increases. Response From the IHFP: Specific inquiries with respect to claims payments should be directed to the Ministry’s Service Support Contact Centre ( sscontactcentre.MOH@ontario.ca) or 1-800-262-6524. Should (IHFs) have questions regarding increases, we would… Read more »