The Physician Health Program in partnership with CBT Skills Society in pleased to announce a physician/resident-specific virtual CBT skills group for any physician or medical resident in the province who wants to practice skills for supporting their own anxiety, depression, and stress. This group is MSP-funded and the physician/resident patient […]
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With June 21, the National Indigenous Peoples Day, fast approaching, the South Island MSA is seeking an Indigenous South Island physician to provide guidance and ideas for culturally-respectful recognition of the day. If you are interested in being this advisor, please contact us at info@southislandmsa.ca.
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Effectively managing and distributing the workflow associated with referrals has been a source of frustration for physicians for many years, leading to tension between family physicians and specialist physicians. This has led the Transitions in Care team to launch a new project, “Collaborative Processes for Specialist Referrals”. Through a small […]
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Island Health is looking for medical staff to join new clinical governance committees with Island-wide impact. An expression of interest for physicians to become part of a CARE Network is now open. All medical staff can apply, there is no expectation of holding a current leadership position. This is a […]
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In order to align Facility Engagement with Doctors of BC claims policy approved by the Board of Directors, the current 90-day claim submission limit will be updated in FEMS. Claims and expenses must be still submitted within 90 days of the date of activity or expense incurred to be paid. […]
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This memo was circulated last week to medical staff at RJH and VGH: IHealth update: Timing set for CPOE activation at VGH/RJH (including GRH and SISC) WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Following several months of detailed planning work, the IHealth team and senior clinical and medical leaders have agreed that […]
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If you’ve ever attended one of our Mindful Monday sessions, you know they’re pretty great: An hour of mindfulness led by a physician for physicians. We’re looking for new leaders to join our team! The commitment is low but impactful: 1 hour of your time every two months or so. […]
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A message from Dr. Harold Hunt and Karen Phenix: Please join us for a consultation workshop to help inform the development of a recruitment and support strategy that aligns with both Spreading Quality Improvement (SQI) initiative* and Island Health goals. We are asking for your valuable insight into what went […]
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We’re really appreciative to the team at Parking Services for taking the time to respond to Medical Staff questions about parking: What plans are in the works to address Medical Staff parking issues? Parking Services continues to audit the RJH campus for opportunities to improve parking. Audits are conducted at […]
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