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 now transitioned to be distributed every first Thursday of the month. The deadline for submission is the previous Thursday. To submit and item or should you wish to be added to the mailing list please email us at info@sidfp.com.
May 4, 2023, South Island Division E-Bulletin
BOARD REPORTS
Please click here for the most recent Board meeting summary.
PRIMARY CARE NETWORK NEWSLETTER
Check each bulletin for the most recent edition(s) of the PCN News.
PHYSICIAN HEALTH & WELLNESS HUB
The Physician Health & Wellness Committee has created a Wellness Hub where you can find upcoming events, resources and more!
Access the Wellness Hub here.
THE OPERATING ROOM
The "Operating Room" is a short monthly blog provided for our members by Tanis Wynn, our full-time In-Practice Consultant. Tanis will share her knowledge on topics related to the "Operations" of your practice.
"Operating Room" - May 2023
Doctors Technology Office: IT Support Selection Checklist for Clinics
IN THE NEWS
ENCOURAGE YOUR COLLEAGUES TO JOIN THE DIVISION
We encourage all members to promote the Division with their colleagues and encourage them to join us. The closer we are to 100% enrollment, the more we ensure we're representing the family practice community. Applications can be submitted online via this link.
PEER SUPPORT PILOT PROGRAM IN THE SOUTH ISLAND!
Physicians face unique challenges, and support from colleagues can have a positive impact on wellbeing and workplace experiences.
On behalf of the South Island & Victoria Divisions of Family Practice, South Island MSA, and the Saanich Peninsula Physicians Society, we are so excited to launch the Greater Victoria Peer Support Pilot Program! This program offers short-term, one-on-one peer support to doctors across our region. For more information and to speak with a peer supporter, please click here.
NEW – EMPLOYEES WELLNESS BENEFIT & SAVINGS PROGRAM
Are you looking for an affordable and flexible benefit program for your team? Click here to learn about the new Employee Wellness Benefit & Savings Program. This program is fully managed by Woods Lifetime Financial, so there is no administrative burden to you or your team!
Interested to learn more? Family Physicians and/or Office Managers may attend upcoming webinars to answer all your burning questions.
Please register for the webinar by clicking on your desired timeslot:
Can’t attend those sessions? Please reach out to division@lifetimebenefits.ca or call 250-585-0922 for more information.
NEW - UPCOMING DEADLINE FOR UBC-ROS APPLICATION IS MAY 12, 2023
There are 9 UBC IMG Family Practice residents who will be available for placement in Vancouver Island clinics and ready to practice the Summer of 2024.The UBC IMG residency program provides an opportunity for Canadians who have trained in medical schools outside Canada to apply for and obtain medical residency positions in Canada. In accordance with the terms of their Return of Service (ROS) contract with the Ministry of Health, successfully matched applicants must complete a two (2)year ROS requirement, in communities identified by the Health Authorities. Learn more about the ROS program & the application form.
NEW - UPDATES ON THE LONGITUDINAL FAMILY PHYSCIAN PAYMENT MODEL
Doctors of BC provided updates on the LFP Payment model. Read more here.
NEW – NEW COMMUNICATION HANDOUT FOR PATHWAYS
Please use this copy even if you have received any other emails form Pathways Provincial, with links to other versions, as more appropriate for Victoria/South Island and includes the Medical Care Directory and Pathways Community Service information, which the other copies did not. You can contact victoria@pathwaysbc.ca for any communications for members, for request more information.
NEW – ISLAND HEALTH PRACTICE FOR RESULTS
For information, Island Health’s Electronic Health Record currently can only designate one location per physician for delivery of results (Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, Heart Health, Histopathology and Clinical Documentation) to physicians and clinics in our communities. Island Health understands the impact this has on physicians who work in multiple locations, and is working towards a “one physician, multiple location” delivery model. In the interim, if you are a physician working at multiple clinics/practices, we ask that you cc the clinic where the patient encounter occurred when ordering tests or investigations. To read Chief Medical Information Officer, Dr. Mary-Lyn Fyfe’s full memo, click here.
NEW- MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE (MHSU) SERVICE LINK
The Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Service Link is a resource for the public that helps people connect to information and MHSU services in their community. People seeking information can phone 1-888-885-8824 seven days a week to speak directly with a call taker. For system-level inquiries and questions, contact Monica Flexhaug Special Projects Director for MHSU at Island Health. Read more here.
NEW – JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE – BCANDS SERVICE COORDINATOR SUPPORTS
To request BCANDS child & youth related assistance & services with Jordan’s Principle please call or email our Provincial Service Coordinator for more information. Learn more here.
NEW – BC CENTRE FOR PALLIATIVE CARE – ADVANCE CARE PLANNING DAY 2023
As a community service provider for people living with serious illnesses and end of life care for their loved ones, you are invited to share with us the stories, promotion and spread of Advance Care Planning initiatives from ACP Day 2023 and other related stories! You could engage by completing an online Short survey about ACPDay 2023. Your responses will help us build on this year’s successes and improve on the experience for next year. Learn more here.
NEW – PEER SUPPORT FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS: CARE TO SPEAK
Working in healthcare and social services can be draining. Looking for support from someone who understands? Care to Speak is a peer support service that provides free, unbiased, and confidential peer mental health support to health and social support workers in BC. Care to Speak is available by Online Chat, Text Message (1-866-802-7337) or Phone (1-866-802-7337). Visit the website for more details and for hours of operation.
NEW – URBAN LOCUM PROGRAM COMPENSATION INCREASE
The Urban Locum Program is excited to announce a locum compensation increase to $1275.80 per 8-hour day of service upon completion of 60 days of service. Read more.
NEW – URGENT MEDICAL ASSESSMENT CLINIC (UMAC)
Medicine Quality of Island Health is currently assisting the South Island Urgent Medical Assessment Clinic (UMAC) with an HSR funded QI project designed to improve service delivery and reduce wait times.
The UMAC team is keen to get the word out to family physicians about their services and as well as the fact that wait times have been significantly reduced in recent months. We would also like to provide a survey link to family docs to obtain feedback on their experience in referring patients to UMAC and any ideas for improvement. Info & survey link is here.
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION: REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR APPLIED SUICIDE INTERVENTION SKILLS TRAINING COURSE
Do you work with patients who are experiencing thoughts of suicide? CMHA BC is hosting an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) course on May 25th and 26th from 9am-5pm both days. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. ASIST is internationally recognized and widely used by healthcare providers. This is a great opportunity to develop (or refresh your knowledge of) lifesaving suicide intervention skills. For more information and to register, click here.
ISLAND HEALTH MEDICAL STAFF BULLETIN
DIVISIONS DISPATCH
Check each bulletin for the most recent edition(s) of the Divisions Dispatch newsletter.
MEDICAL HEALTH OFFICER UPDATES
For any health updates, please click through to the Island Health website – this will include any measles status updates.
GET INVOLVED
NEW – “OUR WOMEN ARE SACRED” WALK
With the support of the Esquimalt & Songhees First Nations, the event is an opportunity for learning, collaboration, and healing. Learn more here.
May 5 (Fri) | 10am | Hallowell Road
NEW – WALK WITH YOUR DOC
Walk with your Doc is the Doctors of BC public health campaign that gets British Columbians moving, builds community relationships, and shows that BC doctors Walk the Talk.
Each year during the week of May 10 doctors host walking events in their communities. The walks are a fun and simple way to get patients and community members moving, and to discuss the benefits of daily activity with them in an informal, social setting. To register as a host and learn more, please click here.
May 6 - 14
NEW – ANTI-RACISM & PROFESSIONALISM WORKSHOP - ZOOM & LEARN
Join your UBC Family Medicine colleagues for case-based learning on anti-racism and its intersection with professionalism. Learn more & RSVP here.
May 17 (Weds) | 6:30-8:30pm | Virtual via Zoom | CME: 2 Mainpro-m1 credits.
NEW – LTCI VIRTUAL LEARNING SERIES – CULTURAL SAFETY
Enjoy a presentation by Marissa McIntyre, a First Nations woman of the Nlaka’pamux Nation, and an Associate Consultant with Len Pierre. Learn more & RSVP here.
May 23 (Tues) | 5-6:30pm | Virtual via Zoom | CME: 1.5 Mainpro+ credits
NEW - 16TH ANNUAL PRACTICE SURVIVAL SKILLS CONFERENCE
This conference is the ultimate business bootcamp for health professionals. It equips health professionals with practical, clinical, legal, and financial knowledge that is essential for succeeding in your career. With expert speakers and valuable insights, this conference provides a comprehensive understanding of the business side of health care. Whether you're looking to start your own practice, expand your current business, or simply stay ahead of the curve, the Practice Survival Skills conference is for you. Early bird rates end May 15! Learn more & register here.
June 10 (Sat) | 8:30am - 4:10pm | UBC Robson Square, Vancouver, BC | Up to 5.25 Mainpro+/ MOC Section 1 credits
NEW – WELCOME & THANK YOU EVENT
Come celebrate our medical community! We want to welcome & thank you to new Victoria-area physicians and to your retiring colleagues. More info & RSVP here.
June 13 (Tues) | 7-10pm | Laurel Point Inn Atrium
NEW – ISLAND HEALTH PRIMARY CARE GRAND ROUNDS
Island Health is hosting Primary Care Grand Rounds where Dr. Charmaine Enns and Dr. Gerald Thomas will be exploring the harm to public health from alcohol and changes to the new Canadian drinking guidelines. Attend and learn about the population-level impacts and harms of alcohol use and explore how best to support patients with the new Canadian drinking guidelines. To view the online event details and download them to your calendar click here.
June 15 (Thurs) | 6:30-7:30pm | Virtual via Zoom
NEW – PERINEURAL INJECTION THERAPY WORKSHOP
Introductory-level training in Lyftogt Perineural Injection Treatment directed by John Lyftogt, MD with assistance from David Bowler, MD, and other experienced PIT practitioners. This 2-day workshop provides both theory and practical aspects of this effective treatment for pain and sporting injuries. Learn more & register.
June 17- 18 (Sat – Sun) | 8:45am-5pm | Qi Integrated Health – 1764 West 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC
PREGNANCY LOSS MINDFULNESS OFFERINGS
A program is targeted for family physicians offered by West Coast Perinatal Care to take to their patients going through infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss. Learn more & register here.
6 Thursdays: May 4 – June 8
Group A: Recovering from loss or trying to conceive again.
Time: 7:30-9:00pm
Group B: Pregnancy after Loss.
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
MENTAL HEALTH 201: REAL-WORLD TREATMENT ESSENTIALS
Dr. Pauline Lysak (psychiatry) is launching a new treatment/education group for your higher-functioning mood and anxiety patients. It will help them make the most of the care you and others provide, become more self-sufficient, and use their time with you more effectively.
MH201 is being offered as a four-session group medical visit via Zoom (for now). Most costs are covered by MSP with your referral (a la BCalm or CBT Skills). More info and referral form at here.
May 18 – Jun 8 (Thursdays x 4): 5:00pm- 7:00pm
Jun 7 – Jun 28 (Wednesdays x 4): 5:00pm – 7:00pm
IMPLANTS & IUDs IN-PERSON HANDS-ON WORKSHOP
Discover the contraceptive landscape and unmet needs for contraception as well the benefits and risks of contraceptive options in Canada with UBC in Vancouver. Learn more & register here.
May 27 (Sat) | 8:00am – 3:00pm | Morris J Wosk Centre| Vancouver BC
PATHWAYS
Pathways Pearls - New Login Page & Finding Telehealth Specialists
Questions? Pathways access? Email: victoria@pathwaysbc.ca
RESOURCES
FETCH PLATFORM
Effective March 31, 2023, the Fetch platform will be discontinued and no longer available through the Division website.
Don't forget to refer to our Resources section of the website. It includes a variety of items focused on your patients, billings tips, VIHA resources, etc.
ER Tips & Tricks
Courtesy of Victoria Division of Family Practice, ER Tips and Tricks are a series of hands-on, focused guidelines intended to assist community GPs. Click here to view ER Tips & Tricks.
MOA Resources
Tips for accessing Community Health Services: Looking for the best ways to access support from Island Health’s CHS team? We’ve picked up a few great tips and tricks to share with you: check the MOA Resources page of our website for helpful information!
Patient Resources
Please visit our Resources section of the website for patient related resources.
Don’t forget about the Self-Management courses offered through Self-Management BC found here
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please see the Division's Calendar of Events
RECRUITMENT
To view the most current employment postings please see the links below:
If you would like to post a position, please download the appropriate form and email to recruitment@sidfp.com or fax to 250-658-3304. We strive to keep our information current, so if any of the postings have been filled, please notify the office.
Succession Planning Guide
Are you looking to make a change to your practice? The Succession Planning Guide (.PDF) will lead you through the critical steps in your decision-making process. For support or questions, contact info@sidfp.com.
Help Us Get the Word Out!
We always welcome news items or announcements for our bi-weekly e-bulletin. If there is something that you would like to share with your colleagues, then we would certainly like to hear from you! Please call us at 250.658.3303 or e-mail us at info@sidfp.com.
CONTACT US
Email: info@sidfp.com
Phone: 250 658 3303
Fax: 250 658 3304
Visit us at our office location:
Suite 201 - 4480 West Saanich Road
(above Little Thai Place)
