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How would you rate your knowledge/understanding of your clinic's EMR functions?

In which specific areas would you benefit from additional training?

*Note: We are asking this question to identify if MOA training/upskilling is needed around EMR usage.

Previous Fast Facts survey responses can be viewed at the bottom of this email

Updates

COVID-19 Update: Highlights of Dr Bonnie Henry’s Briefing on Monday, January 18

Delays in Pfizer vaccine supply will be felt over the next four weeks – the biggest impact will be the week of January 25th and subsequent two weeks. The temporary short supply represents about half of the expected Pfizer doses (60,000), but these will be replenished beginning in March. 

The temporary delay will affect 1st doses in the short term to at-risk people, however, those deemed at highest risk will continue to receive their 1st dose. The focus for the next several weeks will be on the 2nd dose, as promised at 35 days.

When the deficient Pfizer doses are restocked in early March, the first dose program will resume its expansion. More 1st doses will be given in March than will be given in February. This will not delay getting the vaccine to the general public starting in April. Numbers are updated daily on the BCCDC Dashboard. General COVID information can be found on our Covid Resource page.

Fraser Health COVID-19 Vaccine Update - January 8th

The Physician Coordination Centre (PHCC) and the Vaccine Coordination Centre (VCC) have been working closely together on the vaccine rollout and they want to provide an update on their efforts. This email provides the following information on the Vaccine Coordination Center (VCC), Phases of vaccine distribution, Long-term care and assisted living, Acute care vaccine clinics and details on our community.

Fraser Health COVID-19 Safety Measure Documents

Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit

The COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-out Toolkit – developed to support doctors and their patients – has been updated in response to feedback and new information.

The toolkit which will be regularly updated includes a draft voicemail script, messaging for doctors’ websites (or patient email), and an FAQ for patients. 

Comments/feedback can be sent to Doctors of BC, and all suggestions will be considered as the toolkit is updated.

Mask Signage for Doctors' Offices

Doctors of BC has updated the poster created for doctors’ offices to advise patients of the requirement to wear a medical mask. View the updated version. Doctors of BC will continue updating the poster as needed.

Compass Mental Health Supports

Compass is a province-wide service to support evidenced-based care for children and youth living with mental health and substance use concerns. Through phone consultation and web-based resources, the Compass team helps family doctors and other community care providers (nurse practitioners, public health nurses, pediatricians, psychiatrists, child and youth mental health teams, and substance use teams) provide timely and appropriate care close to home for every child and youth in British Columbia.

The service improves outcomes for BC children, youth, and their families by helping caregivers to quickly and easily identify, access, and deliver the best possible treatment. For more information, visit Compassbc.ca.

Medical Services Commission Reinstated Daily Volume Limits

On October 1, 2020, the Medical Services Commission reinstated daily volume limits (caps) on in-person office visits, office counselling, and office complete examinations that were suspended March 13, 2020, due to the COVID pandemic. The cap does not apply to virtual care visits.

Fast Facts Responses

December 23 - Division Members FF Responses

Question: How often are you being asked about the COVID-19 vaccine?
Responses: 24 responses

Open text responses to "other":

  • Daily

December 23 - Division MOAs FF Responses

Question 1: How familiar are you with the resources and supports available through PSP (Practice Support Program)?
Responses: 31 responses



Question 2: How often are you being asked about the COVID-19 vaccine?
Responses: 30 responses

Missed the last FF?

PRIME Enrollment Required for New PharmaNet Users as of December 1

COVID-19 Vaccine Message From Fraser Health

Upcoming events

4-Ds Cohort

Thursday, January 21, 2021
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Virtual Geriatric Rounds

Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Register here
 

Ask the Expert: Medical Assistance in Dying

Thursday, January 28, 2021
Register here
 

Ask The Expert - Breast Cancer & Reconstruction

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Register here
 

Celebrate BC Family Day

Monday, February 15, 2021
Register here

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