Public Health Managers’ Injury Prevention Alliance
Core Group Meeting
Wednesday, January 13th, 2016, 10:00AM – 11:30AM
Teleconference
Call-in numbers: (416) 850-2050 or 1 (866) 261-6767 code: 18652131#.
Participants: Joëlle Aubin (North East), Loretta Bernard (Central East), Pat Cliche (OIPPN), Amanda Kroger (Central West), Shannon Robinson (North West)
Regrets: Mary Lou Albanese (South West), Mary Ann Diosi (North East), Daphne Mayer (East)
Co-Chairs: Loretta Bernard, Amanda Kroger (interim)
Recorder: Claude Meurehg (OIPRC)
ITEM / DISCUSSION / ACTION /1. Review of the agenda / There were no changes to the agenda.
2. Review of the minutes from the November meeting / There were no changes to the minutes.
3. Action items from the minutes
/ Loretta added a bit of content to the IP Business case and sent it to Linda
Linda sent the IP Business Case to Pegeen Walsh, who met with the group and offered her comments
Loretta sent out Julie Pehar’s presentation on community partners
Claude sent out the agenda of the February 23-24 event
Shannon sent link to group:
http://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/eRepository/MentalHealth_FinalReport_LDCP_2015.pdf
Claude sent an Outlook invitation for this meeting and will send the others once dates are confirmed
4. Injury Prevention Business Case - Update / The document will be shared with the Alliance before the February in-person meeting.
The editor group will start working on rolling it out.
Several stakeholders will be reached, such as Linda Stewart at Alpha to discuss the document and its applications.
Next steps will be discussed at a meeting on January 25 with the editing committee.
The guidance and feedback received from different stakeholders will frame the conversation for the afternoon of February 24th.
5. Other Business
a) In-Person Meeting Feb 2016
b) Marijuana
c) Patients First/OPHS Modernization / a) In-person meeting Feb 2016
The agenda was sent to the group. There are a few details yet to be worked out, such as what to include in the OPH Standards. Shannon believes this section will have an emphasis on the fact that modernization of the standards will happen and it will be helpful to address it from the Alliance’s point of view for advocacy purposes.
Loretta suggested contacting organizations like alPHa to inform them that the Alliance is available for consultation. It would be important for public health to have good representation.
It was suggested to include a discussion about the relationships with the Ministry and PHO and what would be best to further them.
b) Marijuana
Recent research found a link with Schizophrenia.
Research from Colorado suggests medical and social resources should be aligned.
There is a role for public health (CPHA). There should be a collective workgroup consulting these papers and research. Loretta suggested carving a public health role, given that legalization of cannabis is imminent.
Loretta might be leading the discussion at the February meeting.
CAMH position calls to be mindful of the infrastructure once legalization happens. Benedict, from CAMH, supports legalization with strong regulation.
Conference in London’s results should also be reviewed.
CPHA paper offers public health perspective.
Loretta connected with Hallie Atter in Peterborough, because she has worked on the Fentanyl issue.
2016 will see a lot of work on substance use.
Pat commented on changes by the ministry of health and the advantages to wait until the changes are implemented.
c) Patients First/OPHS Modernization
Joëlle has been invited by the LHIN for discussions on this topic. / Pat to send recent paper on the topic to Loretta (North Western U Jan11, 2016).
6. Updates on collaborations/projects
a) OCPN
b) LRADGs and Youth
c) LDCPs
d) Other / a) OCPN
There is a meeting due before end of February. York is lining up speakers.
The York Region has a good relationship with their board, which has led to opportunities where public health can assist as well as can address gaps that have been identified.
Brandy Tanenbaum, public health student, developed a comprehensive pathway for parents of children and youth with concussions. They are looking at developing a strategy for primary care. Parent Pathway will be sent to physicians and other primary care staff. Mobile app has been developed by a physician and more on this will be shared at the next OCPN meeting in February.
b) LRADGs and Youth:
Both sub-groups developed synthesized resource sheets. The 10-14 group developed an infographic. The 15-18 group came up with parental strategies related to drinking. These resources are housed on the OIPRC website and can be customized. Evaluation to follow. Resources created will be included in the February meeting.
c) LDCPs
Shannon shared a link for the Mental Health LDCP on mental health promotion in children and youth and the importance of the role of public health.
LDCP on alcohol - Amanda K. is going to Arlington, VA to present at the 17th alcohol policy conference.
Childhood IP - adapting A Million Messages. The group is attempting more knowledge exchange.
Seniors continues into another phase.
d) Other / Link to the resources:
http://www.oninjuryresources.ca/publications/item/alcohol-and-youth-resources-for-parents
Conference link:
http://www.alcoholpolicyconference.org
7. Updates from Priority Groups / Core Managers / Amanda – Team engaged on program review that started in September. They are looking at activities in the IP team and substance use, looking at gaps, what should be done, or what should be stopped. The process has been very interesting. It has included all staff in information collection. They are now in the review process. There is a divisional organization on the way.
Joëlle – Continues work with LHINs for falls and seniors. She is satisfied with the work as it catches up. They were behind, because of their relationship with LHIN, which is newer than that of other health units. In concussion they are working with the minor hockey league for implementing a protocol. They are also working on sharing resources with the community.
Shannon – She took a look at IP standards and developed an IP strategy that, along with a report, will be published this month. They have been doing work in alcohol with the municipality. She will be meeting with the Ontario Chronic Disease group today. She is also involved in the drafting and editing of the IP Business case.
Pat – She represents the OIPPN. She talked about their 2 priorities. The first one relates to concussions. They are looking at adult concussions in driving and working on a backgrounder on concussion with Brandy. Also doing messaging with this group. They are looking at developing an algorithm for adults with ONF. The other priority is the16-24 age group regarding distracted driving. They are working with Transport Canada on the same topic. Together they are exploring ways to produce a toolkit and appropriate messaging. PHO did research for that age group for OIPPN. They will have their initial meeting on Jan 20. The Fentanyl brochure for P4P was distributed in schools in Nipissing in French and English. She will bring brochures to the February meeting for sharing.
Loretta – working to release the Burden of Injury Report along with messaging. Substance misuse will focus on alcohol report first, then marijuana, and then opiates - in that order. They need to come up with “asks” for each report. Marijuana legalization issue is ramping up. The thrust of the opioids and other drugs report will focus on harm reduction (needle exchange, naloxone availability, crack pipe kits, among other issues). York Region is working with their board on substance misuse. Last year saw a great partnership with systems approach for substance misuse with components for teachers, parents and students. Concussion resources have been provided to all schools in York Region as well as to physicians, sports groups and families. Both large boards have requested that Parent Pathway be available in all schools in the Region. Also, in December 2015 they ran a Cineplex spot on concussion along with the movie Concussion.
8. Next Core Group meeting / Wednesday February 10th 2016 from 10:30-12:00 am (note the time change)
9. Core Group Meetings for 2016
(Second Tuesday or Wednesday of most months from 10:00am to 11:30am on Tuesdays)
Time changed on Wednesdays! Now 10:30 am – 12:00 pm / Wednesday March 9th from 10:30-12:00 am
Wednesday April 13th from 10:30-12:00 am
Tuesday May 10th from 10:00 – 11:30 am
Wednesday June 8th from 10:30-12:00 am
Tuesday September 13th from 10:00 – 11:30 am
Tuesday October 11th from 10:00 – 11:30 am
Wednesday November 9th from 10:30-12:00 am
Tuesday December 13th from 10:00 – 11:30 am / Claude to contact the health unit in Windsor to see if they are interested in attending the Core Group meetings to represent the South West region
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