E-Bulletin
The SIDFP e-Bulletin gives members and partners a heads-up about upcoming events and new resources. We use it to introduce new people to the Division and talk about some of our accomplishments. The e-Bulletin is distributed every first Thursday of the month. The deadline for submission is the previous Thursday. To submit an item or should you wish to be added to the mailing list please email us at info@sidfp.com.
South Island Division E-Bulletin
June 6, 2024
PRIMARY CARE NETWORK NEWSLETTER
IN-PRACTICE CONSULTANT BLOG
Division Updates:
Practice Support Program (PSP) is Here to Help!
Further to the last edition of the Pulse newsletter regarding the potential Code Orange beginning June 8 at RJH and September 14 at VGH with the implementation of a computerized order entry system at each hospital, we mentioned that PSP coaches can assist in clinic workflows. The PSP coaches providing services to physicians in the South Island region work closely with other provincial coaches who specialize in Panel Management, Health Technology, and Team-Based Care to offer a full range of tailored support. A brief overview of PSP can be found here.
Shared Care - Perinatal Care Project Update
Click here for the latest updates on perinatal attachment, the Coastal Maternity Care group, Antenatal Assessment Unit, and more!
Division Dispatch
Physician Health & Wellness Updates:
Summer Socials
Join your colleagues and try out ocean dipping this summer! Or drop by the beach and cheer them on.
Your physician host will wait for you at the location listed below for 15 minutes before those in attendance make their way into the water. Brrr-ave the cold and you'll earn a t-shirt or toque!
- Saturday, June 15, 9am at McTavish Beach (access at the end of Inverness Road) with Dr. Mark Sherman
- Saturday, July 6, 7am at Willows Beach (Bowker entrance, volleyball side) with Dr. Maria Kang
- Saturday, August 17, 9am at McTavish Beach (access at the end of Inverness Road) with Dr. Mark Sherman
Are you ready to take the plunge?
What Matters to You?
In March 2024, the South Island Medical Staff Association, Victoria Division of Family Practice, South Island Division of Family Practice, and the Saanich Peninsula Physicians Society joined forces to host our Healthcare Rx wellness event. Participants were invited to fill in the blanks about joy in medicine. Here are a few of their higlights:
- "...Helping patients to feel empowered to care for their own health and the health of their family, community, and world."
- "...Practicing non-judgement, compassion, and skillfulness."
- "...Kindness, above all."
Your turn! What matters to YOU? Reflect on your own or leave us a note on the SIMSA website - and stay tuned for more insights from your peers in future editions!
Crazy Socks for Docs Day
Break out colourful, mismatched socks on Friday, June 7 to shine a light on the importance of physician mental health and to show your support for your colleagues. Learn more about the CrazySocks4Docs movement on the SIMSA website.
In the Community:
Peninsula After Hours Primary Care Clinic
Island Health has opened a Primary Care Clinic to provide same day, episodic care for all ages and clinical complexities, as well as follow-up care from the SPH Emergency Room. Working in a team-based care model, the clinic is located at the Peninsula Health Unit, adjacent to SPH. To ensure its continued feasibility for unattached patients, physicians are needed to staff the clinic. Shifts are evening (5-9pm) or Saturdays (9am-2pm).
If you are interested in learning more, please contact Dr. Andre Du Toit, Medical Lead.
One-Stop MHSU Resource for Patients
Individuals within the Island Health region can now call a single telephone number to access a broad array for community-based services found on mental health and subtance use. Click here to learn more!
Upcoming Events:
Familial Hypercholesterolemia CME Opportunity
June 11, 2024 - 7:30-9:00pm
The Children's Heart Centre at BC Children's Hospital has joined forces with the Canadian Cardiovascular Society and Rural Coordination Centre of BC to offer a CME accredited online session on pediatric dyslipidemias entitled "Familial Hypercholesteromelia in Children and Adolescents: What Pediatricians and Family Physicians Need to Know." Register here!
LTCI Learning Series - Opioid Use in Long-term Care
On June 27 (5:30-7pm), learn how to support older adults in LTC with opioid use disorder; including OAT, safe supply, and harm reduction strategies. 1.5 Mainpro+ credits available. Register here!
Get in touch!
Email: info@sidfp.com
Phone: 250 658 3303
Fax: 250 658 3304
