Huge thanks to everyone who was part of the South Island MSA’s first Socks4Docs day! We got lots of great photos sent our way, and heard that many good conversations around physician mental health were triggered. If you or someone you know could do with a mental health boost, there […]
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We recently connected with the Family Caregivers of BC, who shared some wonderful resources – wanted to make sure they were available for the South Island medical staff! The Caregiver Rx Project helps medical professionals identify and refer family caregivers to FCBC resources. Funded by the Ministry of Health, Patients […]
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Dr. Al Buckley and Dr. Keith Menard are seeking physician feedback on Medical Staff appointments in Ambulatory Care: WHY? There are no clear processes for assigning/reviewing medical staff appointments in ambulatory care WHAT? Create clear and equitable process for assigning and reviewing medical staff appointments in ambulatory care. WHEN? April […]
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The MSA will be helping 283 docs claim more than $208,000 of emergency funding for the COVID pandemic for almost 1,400 hours of COVID work! I was really impressed seeing all the behind the scenes work being done by all the organizations. It seemed the Ministry of Health, Island Health, […]
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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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The phenomenal work being undertaken by MSA Physicians and partners is celebrated in many ways: The Island Quality Showcase will be held on April 25th in Nanaimo. Come learn about different QI and Engagement activities happening on Vancouver Island. For more information, contact info@southislandmsa.ca Our weekly Success Stories are published […]
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