Dr. David Cook and Dr. Jean Maskey thought they were embarking upon a crucial updating of clinical order sets (COS) in preparation for iHealth. They embarked upon their project, funded jointly by the Health System Redesign and Facility Engagement funding, with an aim of reaching out to Hospitalists, community family […]
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Even though this may be outdated by the time you read this, at the time of writing (Tuesday afternoon) it seems current. Over the last weekend, I have written 4 different versions, each outdated by the time they were proofread. This is just a brief summary: for more information contact […]
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We’re collecting a number of wellness resources to support you – keep checking back! Mindful Mondays The South Island MSA will be offering weekly virtual Mindful Monday sessions through April and May. Email us to be put on the reminder list. Physician Health Program Starting April 7th, virtual Drop-in Physician […]
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The South Island FEI Working Group has approved limited funding to support physician engagement activities in preparation for COVID-19 clinical requirements. Please also see further details from the President here. What CAN be funded? Please remember we are bound by FE Funding Guidelines An extraordinary meeting for Divisions to complete […]
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Shared by Dr. Shavaun MacDonald (thank you!) Three Questions: 1. Is there a rule (law or policy) that tells me what to do? Follow it. 2. Can I do something to defer making a decision right now? Do that. 3. There isn’t a rule and I need to make a […]
Read more1. Communications First, apologies for our communication mix-up last week. While advocating for better communication from Medical and Academic Affairs, it gets egg over our face when we also confuse the issue. The evening bulletins sent out from Medical and Academic Affairs seem well organized and worthwhile. They are sent […]
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Dear Doctors, I am writing on behalf of the IMP students to offer support to physicians who may be in need of help with activities such as child-care, pet-care, and groceries. Though Victoria has not been affected by COVID-19 too hard yet, we recognize that things may change and with […]
Read moreWe are living in extraordinary times, which will surely bring out the best in our medical staff, individually and collectively. Here are some ways to recognize successes that you witness as we work together: Kudos can always be shared at private@southislandmsa.ca. We can send these thanks privately or celebrate them […]
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At the Executive meeting last week, the decision was not to hold an in-person meeting of the MSA to discuss Covid-19 and its implications for the medical staff. Getting all the doctors together in one room at the start of an epidemic didn’t seem wise. (I live in hope that […]
Read moreSouth Island Physicians have been hard at work on their engagement and quality improvement projects, making changes that impact on the quality of patient care. They have also been getting their hard work into print. Two South Island Physician groups have just had their work featured in peer reviewed publications. […]
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