Newsflash January 30, 2025

This Newsflash edition includes updates on practice continuity planning, the Well-Being Index, an AI scribes webinar, and more. Find the Newsflash here    

Call for participation: Practice Continuity Resources pilot

The best time to plan for a disaster is before it happens! We’re seeking 2-3 group medical practices to help pilot a facilitated process for practice continuity planning—essential tools to ensure your clinic can respond effectively to emergencies and recover quickly. What’s involved: Participating clinics will join two 1-hour facilitated learning sessions led by Dr. […]

Coming soon: The Well-Being Index

Anonymous well-being insights on the way  We’re excited to soon invite you to the Well-Being Index—a validated, anonymous, easy-to-use tool to help you gain perspective on your well-being, identify where you might need support, and access tailored resources. The Victoria and South Island Divisions have purchased licenses so that you can use the app for […]

Island Health opportunity: Medical Director, Indigenous Health

Island Health is seeking a new Medical Director, Indigenous Health. This is a co-leadership position collaborating closely with community medical directors, and FNHA medical and non-medical leadership to advance healthcare initiatives for First Nation communities. Read more

Nominate a colleague for a BCCFP award

The BC College of Family Physicians (BCCFP) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 BCCFP Awards Program. The program includes these peer-nominated award categories: BC Family Physician of the Year, First Five Years of Family Practice Award, and Resident Awards. Nomination close on March 14.

Divisions Dispatch January 29, 2025

The latest provincial newsletter from the Family Practice Services Committee (FPSC) features a reminder that FPs enrolled in the LFP payment model must re-enrol by March 31 to continue LFP payment model billing, four new Enhanced Care Pathways, an engagement opportunity with the Administrative Burdens Working Group (impact of notifications for lab requisitions), and much more that will […]

ICYMI: Perinatal Care resources for family physicians

During our maternity care provider shortage, keeping first-trimester care knowledge up to date is essential for all who are responsible for providing it (longitudinal and WIC FPs). Check out these resources: •    First-Trimester Care algorithm for longitudinal and WIC FPs: Use the early pregnancy algorithm for guidance from dating to tests, screening, and billing. Also available […]

New: Pathways Morning Tip – Chronic Care Pathway

Join Dr Tracy Monk for this new format – 20-minute sessions covering 1 cool thing about Pathways! The first session is on the Chronic Pain Care Pathway. Date: Thursday, February 6 Time: 7:15 – 7:35 am Location: zoom RSVP here

Webinar: AI Scribes in Practice

This webinar for community-based physicians provides foundational knowledge to assess the value of AI scribes and use them  effectively and safely. Hear from peers how they have integrated AI scribe to save time and reduce administrative burdens. Offered by Doctors of BC and the Family Practice Services Committee (FPSC). Date: Wednesday, February 12 Time: 6 […]