New process for long-term care placement forms means less work for FPs
Care Transitions and the Long-term Care Initiative (LTCI) have been working together for the past four years to advocate for a better Long-term Care Placement form, and it’s finally here. In fact, the whole process has been optimized to take work off your plates. What you need to know We know that the previous LTC […]
Cheers for Peers
Have you experienced the kindness and support of a colleague? Are you inspired by a peer? Let them know by sharing your Cheers here – let’s keep the cheers going!
Interested in joining the Mindful Mondays facilitator team?
Mindful Mondays will resume on February 12 at 8pm and be offered monthly. The South Island MSA is looking for physicians who would be interested in joining the facilitator team. Please email [email protected].
Does your workplace promote compassion?
Consider reading the article Creating Compassion-Informed Workplaces and reflect on the questions presented to re-evaluate your workplace and practices.
We are seeking your feedback on our Board socials
How can we make our popular “Beer Banters” and “Coffee Talks” even more accessible and worthwhile for you? We appreciate your response to our poll by February 14. Link will follow when Newsflash has been sent. Thank you for your contribution!
Newsflash February 1, 2024
Topics include a new wellness workshop for members, a new long-term care placement form that takes work off your plates, updates on patient summaries being billable and going provincial, and more. Read it here
Newsflash January 18, 2024
Topics include a compensated survey for International Medical Graduates, the expansion of our MOA Network, how to apply for a PRA-BC family physician to join your clinic, and more. Read it here
International Medical Graduates: Take a compensated survey to improve division support
Did you complete your medical training outside of Canada (i.e., you are an ‘IMG’)? A remunerated, collaborative survey by Vancouver Island’s Divisions of Family Practice aims to increase division knowledge of your needs to improve services for IMGs as well as recruitment. Divisions aim to support local physician communities and improve local healthcare systems. However, […]
Divisions Dispatch January 10
The FPSC’s latest Divisions Dispatch includes a reminder about the January 31 deadline to qualify for the $6,500 panel registry payment, LFP expansion news, updates on the new Mental Health Act Form 4.1 and 4.2 effective January 31st, and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash.
Victoria MOA Network expands to include all PCN clinics
The Victoria MOA Network is expanding to include MOAs working at UPCCs, CHCs, and other government-funded clinics of the Victoria PCN. Read more about member benefits and apply. Please share with your staff.
