Cheers for Peers
A shout-out to Drs Melissa Duff and Mike Jones who received cheers. Check out the cheers and add your own here – let’s keep the cheers going!
Divisions Dispatch November 15
The latest FPSC’s Divisions Dispatch includes updates on the Provincial Attachment System (PAS), the LFP Payment Model, grants to reduce administrative burden, webinars and more that will not be duplicated in the Newsflash. Read it here
Practice Support Program and Doctors Technology Office services update
Doctors of BC has been working on a new, integrated service model for the PSP (Practice Support Program) and DTO (Doctors Technology Office). Read their latest Practice Support Quarterly newsletter on supports and how to access resources.
Are you able to help increase access to same-day primary care visits in our community?
The South Island UPCCs are able to accommodate more physician and nurse practitioner shifts to help meet the anticipated increased need for same-day primary care visits during respiratory illness season. If you are interested in working at a UPCC, including on a temporary or casual basis, please reach out to [email protected]. The UPCC physician hourly […]
New Mental Health Act education requirements
Do you regularly and actively admit and/or treat patients who are receiving involuntary psychiatric treatment under the Mental Health Act (MHA)? If so, Island Health requires you to complete a new, accredited online education module by January 31st. The course can be found on the PHSA Learning Hub (Mental Health Act – Island Health online […]
New learning modules: Confidential information management and violence prevention
Island Health has endorsed new learning modules on confidential information management and on violence prevention. These courses are required for Island Health medical staff but are of interest to and accessible for all family physicians. Confidential Information Management Training As healthcare workers, we are tasked with the duty of protecting confidential information every day. Expansion […]
But I don’t do maternity care!’ education series updated
This education series for family physicians who don’t do deliveries has been updated and improved by Vancouver Division of Family Practice and UBC Continuing Professional Development. Check out the new online module.
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 on Pathways. Funded […]
Island Health Primary Care Grand Rounds: Better access to addictions treatment
Dr. Leah MacDonald and Dr. William Cunningham are pleased to welcome guests to Island Health Primary Care Grand Rounds featuring Dr. Ramm Herring presenting live from the Downtown Victoria Urgent and Primary Care Center. Join them to learn how to better support patients in recovery and how to help prevent alcohol relapse with individualized care. […]
Perinatal Care: Safe skin-to-skin contact and SUPC resources launch webinar
Perinatal and newborn care providers play a critical role in equipping families with knowledge and education around SUPC and safer skin-to-skin practices. Join PHSA’s Perinatal Services BC to become familiar with new resources and learn about SUPC. Date: Wednesday, November 29 Time: noon – 1:00 pm Location: Zoom Learn more and register View flyer
