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Outcomes from Consultation 017 and notice for Consultation 019
During their September 2020 meeting, CPSA Council approved the updated reporting standards. The standard of practice on Duty of Treating Physicians and Physicians Working in the Context of a Physician Health Program to Report a Physician to the College has been combined with our Duty to Report a Colleague standard.
Our standard on Reporting Self to the College has been updated and re-named to Duty to Report Self in order to keep the reporting standards together alphabetically. These updated standards, Duty to Report a Colleague and Duty to Report Self, will take effect Oct. 1, 2020. Learn more about the consultation outcomes.
Council also approved Consultation 019 to proceed, which will review our standards of practice on Closing or Relocating a Medical Practice, Job Action and Relocating a Medical Practice. Watch your inbox for the invitation to provide feedback.
Questions? Please email Chantelle Dick, CPSA Standards of Practice Coordinator.
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Two-step verification is coming to the physician portal
In an effort to enhance security of the physician portal, CPSA will soon introduce a two-step verification system when logging in. In addition to providing your registration number and password, you’ll soon be required to answer a security question. The two-step verification is not yet live, but is expected to be rolled out in the coming weeks. Once two-step verification is activated, you will be asked to create three security questions upon your first log in to the portal from a list of pre-determined questions or by creating your own.
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Take 15 minutes to share your thoughts on diversity in health care
Researchers from the University of Calgary are conducting a study on diversity, harassment and discrimination in health care.
You can help by taking a 15-minute survey, which will collect demographics and any details you’re comfortable sharing on your personal experiences in this area. Please know, your responses are completely anonymous. Results will only be viewed by the University of Calgary’s research team and collective data may be shared with interested stakeholders.
Learn more and begin the survey.
Questions? Email shannon.ruzycki@ucalgary.ca
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One-day medical office chaperone course
Help comfort and reassure patients by training your staff to be medical office chaperones.
Course date: Nov. 13, 2020.
Format: In-person, small group setting
Details: Offered by MacEwan University in association with CPSA. During this this one-day, interactive workshop, participants will learn how to provide chaperone support to patients and physicians, what constitutes a proper versus improper intimate examination and how to observe and document interactions correctly.
Learn more and register today. Space is limited.
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APL Bulletin: Discontinue using APTIMA® Multitest or Unisex Swabs for COVID-19 testing
In response to supply chain problems associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) are asking all physicians and healthcare providers to immediately discontinue using APTIMA® collection kits/swabs for COVID-19 testing. Instead, please use nasopharyngeal or throat swabs recommended and distributed by APL/AHS specifically for COVID-19 testing.
Read the APL bulletin
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U of A Alumni Weekend Virtual Panel: Pandemic Perspectives – What we’ve learned from COVID-19 | Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Alberta’s world-class researchers and scholars have been actively engaged in efforts to limit the spread of the virus, help local and global communities and find a cure. Join a panel of U of A experts from the faculties of Medicine & Dentistry, Nursing and Public Health as they discuss the lessons we’ve learned from COVID-19, why the University of Alberta is uniquely equipped to respond to the pandemic and how our knowledge is helping reimagine systems, structures and policies for a better future.
Register here
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Changes made to Alberta Netcare eReferral Consult Request Reasons for Referral for Oncology – Lung Cancer
As of Aug. 31, 2020, referring providers will see some changes to eReferral Consult Request reasons for referral for Oncology – Lung Cancer in all Zones. These changes include deactivating three Consult Request reasons for referral and renaming two Consult Request reasons for referral. For more information, view our website.
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Study on the impact of COVID-19 on Alberta physicians: phase two is coming
You may have been approached recently to participate in a University of Alberta study looking at the impact of working through the COVID-19 pandemic on the health of Alberta physicians. This study has received additional funding from the Canadian Immunity Task Force to research the relation between work experiences and the presence of COVID-19 antibodies. If you have already participated in the study, please stand by for Phase 2, which will get underway shortly. If you have not yet joined the study, click here to find out more.
Questions? Contact covidMD@ualberta.ca
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Need help with the diagnosis of a work-related injury? Expedited orthopedic surgeon consultations are only a referral away.
With a network of orthopedic surgeon partners, WCB-Alberta offers expedited consultation through our Diagnostic and Treatment Consultation (DTC) service.
What you can expect:
- An orthopedic surgeon will examine your patient and provide you with their findings, expert recommendations and/or respond to any questions on your referral. The surgeon does not take on a treating role; decisions regarding care for your patient remain under your direction.
- A consultation letter will be sent to you within two business days of the exam. You may request to be contacted to discuss findings.
- Your patient’s WCB claim owner can provide assistance in arranging the recommended treatment.
How to make a referral: Download the DTC referral form online today. If you have questions, call WCB’s Physician Help Line toll-free at 1-855-498-4919.
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Updated PPE information from Alberta Health Services (AHS)
While AHS will continue ordering and securing PPE to ensure physicians and care teams have the supplies needed to support patients, they are moving to a cost-recovery model for community physicians working outside of AHS.
There are also specific guidelines and additional information available:
AHS is just one option for community physicians to order PPE. Community physicians can source from any supplier of their choice.
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211 Alberta phone service now province-wide!
Having this vital service easily accessible to all Albertans means more people will be able to find the resources they need during times of need.
Albertans can reach 211 via phone, text or chat, anytime 24/7.
- Dial 2-1-1
- Text INFO to 211
- Visit 211.ca and click "Live Chat"
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Safe health workers, Safe patients: World Patient Safety Day is Sept. 17
The COVID-19 pandemic has unveiled the huge challenges and risks health workers are facing globally, including healthcare associated infections, violence, stigma, psychological and emotional disturbances, illness and even death. Working in stressful environments can make health workers more prone to errors, which can lead to patient harm.
Therefore, the theme for World Patient Safety Day 2020 is Health Worker Safety: A Priority for Patient Safety.
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