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. […]
New Pathways message feature: Interventional Radiology Advice
You can now send a direct message to the Interventional Radiology (IR) Advice Service on Pathways by clicking the “Send message” button on the Interventional Radiology (IR) Advice Service clinic profile.
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 […]