2017 Divisions Dispatch

Effective January 1, 2018: Changes to FPSC incentive fees
FPSC news: New FPSC co-chair and member, 2018 FPSC meeting schedule, November meeting summary
Doctors of BC president responds to Times Colonist editorial on doctor shortage
Thompson Region letter to editor details division recruitment efforts
Division support for physician retirement
Local divisions support physicians in improving access to care for transgender patients
Telehealth improving access to child and youth mental health services on Vancouver Island
Residential care: Early results show improved access to care
Polypharmacy Risk Reduction initiative - residential care phase near completion
Free teamwork and communication action series presented by BCPSQC
Registration open for JCC pre-forum event on February 21
Business/non-profit matchmaker provides free service to support board diversification
Subscribe to Patients as Partners monthly bulletin
New report: Monitoring Seniors' Services 2017
Partner publications
Divisions in the News

Changes to FPSC incentive fees in 2018 (G14070 & G14071; G14015, G14016, G14017)
PSP content review ensures learning modules comply with CFPC requirements
Winter FPSC newsletter now online
FPSC Provincial Recruitment and Retention Steering Committee updates
Award wins for two Vancouver Division family doctors
Shuswap North Okanagan school-based clinic will improve access to care for rural students
Abbotsford Division team-based care collaboration improves health care access for homeless, vulnerable patients
Community of Practice for doctors continues the work of the CYMHSU Collaborative
Updated BC guideline now available: Frailty in older adults – early identification and management
Opportunity for patients and providers to participate in prescription opioid use disorder trial
Opportunity to participate in external review on opioid use disorder until December 18, 2017
Partner publications
Divisions in the News

Reminder of changes to FPSC incentive fees
Division resources: Seniors health
Funding available for specialists to attend CSC meetings
Division members outline the history, challenges, and benefits of EMRs
Register one division GP representative for Surgical Summit event on January 22, 2018
DTO tech bulletin: A simple and significant step to better protect clinics from ransomware attacks
Save the Date: BC Rural Health Conference on May 11-13, 2018
Free QuitNow workshops for BC doctors treating tobacco dependence
Free CME opportunity: Late effects of childhood cancers
Partner publications
Divisions in the News

Two changes by FPSC set to benefit local divisions
New fees and changes better support doctors, including team-based care
FPSC news: September meeting summary
FPSC Provincial Recruitment and Retention Steering Committee updates
Wildfires and emergency preparedness: Share your experiences and thoughts
SOS doctors lighten workloads and optimize scope of their team members
New supports to care for youth transitioning to adult care
Now available – access to telephone interpreting services at no cost to family practices
Health Data Coalition expands network with new FPSC funding
Medical student placements urgently needed for January – April 2018
Partner publications
Divisions in the News

FPSC News: Fee changes: Updated billing guide, fall issue of GP Update, September FPSC meeting summary, FPSC-divisions interface webinar schedule
Update: Primary care networks (PCN)
Now available: In-practice support for patient panels
Getting to ‘Yes’ on Section 41 webinar
Doctors of BC: Tax survey results and tax planning submission
Doctors Technology Office (DTO) news: Windows 10 update and wireless network security
Team-based care: Model and supports enhance patient care, practice efficiency for Abbotsford GPs
SOS Division builds opioid crisis response from the ground up
WRSS Division/Fraser Health project team wins Fraser Health Above and Beyond Award
Victoria and South Island physicians pen op-ed highlighting divisions’ successes
Health Authority Engagement survey results
Pain BC webinar: How to talk to chronic pain patients about neuroplasticity, CBT, and mindfulness
Ministry of Health seeks physician input for evaluation of health technology
BC Colon Screening Program seeking physician input
Partner publications
Divisions in the News

Access to telephone interpreting services at no-cost to family practices – starting October 1, 2017
Rural perspectives on patient medical homes
Doctors of BC updates IM/IT statement of principles
UBC physician survey: What do you know about medicolegal training?
Campbell River LAT shares lessons learned from CYMHSU Collaborative work
New online network and resources aim to improve emergency care in BC
Partner publications
Divisions in the News

Changes coming October 1, 2017 to some FPSC incentive fees – learn more in upcoming webinars
Community representatives requested to attend FPSC meetings
Q&A with Dr Trina Larsen Soles: Doctors of BC President 2017–18
Save the Date: FPSC Summit April 16–17, 2018
New Powell River Division graphic illustrates Societies Act compliance
Burnaby Division creates emotional wellness patient education resource
Nominations open for 2017 Doctors of BC Awards
Physician sign up now for Be Active Every Day: October 2–27, 2017
UBC survey: How have the CPSBC chronic pain standards impacted your practice?
Perinatal Services BC presents Safer Infant Sleep on September 27, 2017
Partner publications
Divisions in the News

Proposed federal tax changes: Doctors of BC advocates for the profession, supports doctors to voice concerns and influence decision-making
Share your perspectives: Aligning collaborative resources and support
UpToDate access for transitioning residents changes on September 15, 2017
Access to telephone interpreting services to support patient care – Ministry of Health/PHSA pilot project starts October 1, 2017
South Okanagan Similkameen team-based care helps at-risk patients get health and lives on track
Patient Medical Home engagement journey stories
Reminder: Ministry of Health continues to seek division input on family physician health human resource (HHR) planning
Seniors health updates: Seniors Health Summer 2017 Newsletter
Partner publications
Divisions in the News

FPSC incentive changes coming into effect January 1, 2018
Update from the FPSC Provincial Recruitment and Retention Steering Committee
FPSC news: July meeting summary, Spring Summit summary report
Residential Care: Resource exchange
2017 Be Active Every Day challenge
Salt Spring Island suicide intervention toolkits provide support for youth, caregivers, and health care workers
Providing care in a crisis: Division partnerships support doctors and patients during wildfires
Northern Interior Rural Division doctor and UBC CPD collaborate to offer rurally focused ultrasound training
Quality Forum 2018 and JCC “Champions of Change” call for abstracts. Deadline September 8, 2017
Coping with dementia and wandering: New resources from Alzheimer Society of BC offer support
MEND childhood healthy weights program ends June 2017
Partner publications
Divisions in the News

Kootenay Boundary introduces new tools for chronic pain patients and healthcare providers