Refreshed VDFP vision statement
The board has refreshed our vision statement to emphasize the Division’s inclusivity of all types of family medicine-trained physicians. In case you missed it, view the recent message from the board we circulated prior to the vision refresh.
Divisions Dispatch May 30
This edition includes information on the new $29M one-time funding to stabilize inpatient, long-term, and maternity care, the May 24 LFP payment model newsletter on expanded locum eligibility, deadlines, and resources; a new EMR orientation video series, and more that will not be duplicated on our channels.
Pathways Pearls
View the latest Pathways Pearls newsletter on updated features and new care pathways.
Re-enrolling patients in Community Virtual Care
Did you know? You can refer patients to Island Health’s Community Virtual Care (formerly Home Health Monitoring) program more than once. If they received CVC for chronic disease self-monitoring (e.g., heart failure, kidney disease) and still need support, they can be re-enrolled.
Update – Perinatal services, after hours coverage, engagement opportunities
View the South Island Division of Family Practice’s (SIDFP) update on perinatal services and a perinatal care learning & engagement bootcamp in June, the After Hours Coverage Program pilot, as well as paid engagement opportunities in areas SIDFP is leading across both divisions.
PCN FPs: Adding a new patient to your panel?
When you do, Doctors of BC and the Ministry of Health would like to remind you to submit a record of attachment using the $0 administrative fee code. Read more
Join our Welcome & Thank You event
Please join us to say welcome & thank you to new Victoria area physicians and to your retiring colleagues from across VDFP, SIDFP, SIMSA, and SPSS. Tuesday, June 13 at 7pm at the Laurel Point Inn. Information and registration
Perinatal Care First Trimester Bootcamp
VDFP, SIDFP, and Island Health invite you to join this First Trimester Bootcamp, a combined engagement and accredited learning event. Tuesday, June 27 at 7pm, VI Technology Park. Information and registration
VDFP Newsflash May 18
Topics include BCCFP Family Doctor of the Year and My Family Doctor awards for VDFP members, the expansion of the Urban Locum Program, and more. Read more
Cheers for Peers
A shout-out to Drs Jennifer Lush, Anna Mason, and Katharine McKeen who received Cheers from Peers! View the cheers and post yours here.
