After Hours Care Program (AHCP) Update
The Family Practice Services Committee announced in January that the AHCP pilot has transitioned to an ongoing provincial Initiative. Since then, the AHCP service received multiple calls from local patients whose primary care providers are not registered with the program. To ensure adequate follow-up, we would like to get those interested in joining registered. Read […]
Hospitalists at RJH/VGH stopping MAID consult service
RJH/VGH are experiencing a hospitalist shortage. The reasons are a combination of difficulty recruiting, retirements, part-time hospitalists devoting more time to office work, and increased hospital occupancy and workload. The result is that the hospitalists have to stop their MAID consult service. Resolving this for the long-term means recruiting more hospitalists or decreasing occupancy, neither […]
Divisions Dispatch March 6, 2024
The FPSC’s latest Divisions Dispatch includes updates on the LFP payment model for long-term and inpatient care, extended grants for maternity care physicians, new support for cancer patients, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
CBT Skills Group Society renamed to Mind Space
In addition to CBT Skills Groups, Mind Space offers Raising Resilient Kids Parenting Groups, Skills for Success: ADHD Strategies for Adults, and distinct level two/booster groups. Find updated Mind Space information on Pathways, or check out mind-space.ca and use the universal referral form.
Pathways Pearls on platform improvements
Pathways has improved search and filtering functions and offers additional advice tans and wait time details. Read more
Island Health Addiction Medicine learning opportunities
Please see Island Health’s March 2024 list of upcoming MHSU learning opportunities. Includes registration, Zoom links, and resources of interest.
Health authority engagement survey results for Island Health
Doctors of BC recently released results from the 8th annual Health Authority Engagement Survey. This survey measures BC physicians’ level of engagement with their respective health authorities and hospitals/sites. Read about the Island Health results here
Event: VDFP Beer Banter with the Board
Catch up with your peers at a new location, Christie’s Carriage House. FPs from all work settings and career stages welcome, and no need to bring a question! Non-alcoholic beverages and appies provided. Hosted by Board members Drs Ali Dozzi and Steve Goodchild. Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024 Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm Location: Christie’s Carriage […]
Event: Island Medicine Conference in Victoria – Updates, Skills, and Networking
This year’s Island Medicine Conference is an inter-island community conference designed for all healthcare professionals working either on the island or elsewhere. Date: Friday, May 3, 2024, and Saturday, May 4, 2024 Time: 8 am – 4:15 pm (Fri) and 8 am – 3:30 pm (Sat) Location: Victoria Conference Center Information and registration
Event: Physician Quality Improvement Fundamentals
Join your colleagues from across the Island to network, learn QI tools and develop QI skills! CME accredited, sessional remuneration, accommodation/travel reimbursed, breakfasts/lunches included. Limited seats – register now! Date: Thu, September 12 and Fri, September 13, 2024 Time: 9 am – 5 pm (Thu) and 8 am – 3 pm (Fri) Location: Parksville (Tigh-Na-Mara […]
