Divisions of Family Practice Updates
FPSC
Supports for integrating a nurse into family practice
FPSC and partners have prepared supports to help primary care clinics integrate a nurse into practice. Published on the FPSC website, the supports are particularly helpful for practices participating in the Ministry of Health’s Nurse in Practice Program and provide a step-by-step guide through the process.
Integrating a Nurse into Practice. Online resources including:
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Templates for job descriptions, job postings, and interview guides.
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Onboarding plans and checklists.
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Links to related episodes of the TeamUp! Podcast, a collaboration with Health Quality BC (HQBC) and the UBC Innovation Support Unit (ISU).
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Nurse Compass. Interactive learning tool developed by HQBC and UBC ISU. Outlines scopes of practice for registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and five certified practice RNs.
Nurse in Practice support events. Interactive webinars hosted by FPSC and the Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC (NNPBC). Session dates will be announced soon!
DOCTORS OF BC
Business Pathways webinar: Handling harassment accusations
On Wednesday, October 16, Doctors of BC Business Pathways and Knapp Resolutions will host “Handling harassment accusations without losing your cool,” a session that will equip participants with the tools needed to handle stressful confrontations when a patient or colleague accuses a doctor of bullying, harassment, or discrimination.
COHP seeking physician input on child and youth mental health
The Council on Health Promotion (COHP), a physician-led committee dedicated to health promotion and illness and injury prevention, is developing a policy statement on child and youth mental health, focusing on early intervention and prevention. Doctors of BC is seeking physician feedback on the draft version of the policy statement.
If you are interested in providing feedback, please contact Manny Gill, Senior Policy Analyst, Doctors of BC (mgill@doctorsofbc.ca) to receive a copy of the draft statement. Please ensure feedback is provided by Wednesday, September 18.
CLINICAL RESOURCES
Fraser Health’s Anxiety Toolkit Now Available
Fraser Health’s Mental Health and Substance Use Working Group are excited to announce a new resource to support people experiencing mild to moderate anxiety. This comprehensive toolkit includes links to assessment tools, practical strategies, and other resources to help people understand and manage their anxiety. The accompanying workbook enables patients to add notes and track their progress throughout their learning journey.
Access the resources on Pathways:
New alcohol use disorder care pathway: GPAC / BC Guidelines
An enhanced alcohol use disorder care pathway makes it easier for doctors to find services and send information to patients. This care pathway is the first in a new collaboration between Pathways and BC Guidelines to bring actionable evidence to point of care.
Find the new care pathway as a clickable button at the top of the Specialty of Addiction Medicine.
Healthy From The Start: Breastfeeding support phone line
Interior Health’s Healthy From The Start (HFS) program has launched a breastfeeding support phone line to assist with breastfeeding challenges and system navigation for complex concerns. Parents, physicians, and other primary care providers can speak with a lactation consultant by calling the HFS line (1 855 868-7710) Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PT.
For further information, please contact Eliza Henshaw, Executive Director, NP Provincial Initiatives and Programs (ehenshaw@nnpbc.com or nppracticesupport@nnpbc.com).
NEWS FROM DIVISIONS
Burnaby Division's Dr Baldev Sanghera receives King Charles III's Coronation Medal
Dr Baldev Sanghera received a King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of his outstanding community service and physician leadership. Dr Sanghera has made significant contributions to the medical profession in BC through his roles as a family doctor in Burnaby, physician lead for the Burnaby PCN, founding board member of the Burnaby Division of Family Practice, and longtime FPSC committee member in the role of Interior Health region representative.
Congratulations Dr Sanghera! Thank you for your commitment to your community and to the medical profession.
Rural Voices Gathering: November 20-27
The Rural Voices Gathering, co-hosted by the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc), First Nations Health Authority, and Health Quality BC, takes place November 20-27. The province-wide event brings together and amplifies the voices of rural, remote, First Nations, and Métis communities in British Columbia relative to:
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The Rural and Remote Health Strategy being developed by the BC Ministry of Health.
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Transportation for health services.
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Education and training for health care providers in rural communities.
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Hybrid health care including peer-to-peer virtual support, in-person, and virtual patient consultations.
Session details and registration.
New resource to support Shared Care physician learning projects
Shared Care is partnering with UBC Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD) on a pilot project to provide education expertise in physician learning for approved Shared Care expressions of interest (EOIs) and proposals. After reviewing your EOI/ proposal, UBC CPD may connect with your project team to share resources or discuss opportunities to enhance your projects.
Costs associated with UBC CPD’s initial review and consultation will be paid by Shared Care. Costs associated with project or physician lead time to meet with UBC CPD will be paid from approved EOI/proposal budgets.
For more information, contact shared_care@doctorsofbc.ca.
Shared Care call for proposals: Cancer care projects
Cancer care is complex and requires the full health system to support action—family doctors, other primary care team members, specialists, imaging and laboratory professionals, and cancer experts all have a role to play.
The Shared Care Committee encourages you to submit an expression of interest (EOI) outlining your innovative project idea to improve cancer care in your practice, community, or facility.
Physicians can apply for up to $25,000 in EOI funding to develop a project proposal to help advance BC’s 10-Year Cancer Action Plan. Applications are due by October 4.
For more information, visit Shared Care’s Call for Proposals page.
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