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Sign Up for the MSA Lounge Committee
Communications, EventsAs many you have discovered, the MSA Lounge has gained a few new changes in the past six months from the addition of a coffee machine, regularly stocked food and snacks, recycling bins, etc. These changes have were made in …
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Call for Nominations – MOA Physician Physical and Psychological Safety
CommunicationsIn follow up to the MOA Physician Physical and Psychological Safety that formed part of the April 1st, 2019 PMA (attached), we are now seeking nominees to be part of the Regional Physical/Psychological Health and Safety Working Group(s)...
Liberating Structures – Jan. 9th
CWTalksThe first workshop will cover Liberating Structures and will be lead by Dr. Lawrence Yang, a family doctor, Quality Improvement coach and self-proclaimed “change agent.” This workshop will be held on Thursday, January 9th from 4pm-6pm ...
MSA Award Winners
EventsCongratulations to all the award winners Educator of the Year Dr. Mia Remington and Dr. Karen Buhler Global Health Award Dr. Laura Sauvé Indigenous Health and Outreach Advocate Dr. Neora Pick Leadership Recognition Award Dr. Catherine...
Want to change your screensavers?
CommunicationsTo request that screensavers no longer appear on computers in your private office, please go to the IMITS Service Catalogue and follow these steps: Launch http://servicecatalogue.healthbc.org/Pages/default.aspx (while on a networked comp...
Projects Day 2019
UncategorizedWe would like to extend a big thank you to all the project leads and those who attend the MASES Projects Day event. Projects Dayaimed to highlight the success of all the projects from our 2017-2019 round of Facility Engagement fun...
New C&W Workplace Wellness, Culture and Experience Office
UncategorizedAt Children’s and Women’s, and in keeping with PHSA’s vision, mission, values and mandate, optimizing health care outcomes for our patients is a priority. In order to achieve this, we need to collectively foster a workplace culture...
Women in Medicine Workshop on June 3, 2019
UncategorizedOn behalf of the UBC Department of Medicine Equity Committee We are very pleased to present our next Women in Medicine workshop, “Leading Change: Good Talk to Engage Others” with guest speaker Dr. Janice Stein. Janice Gross Stei...
Update #2 re EVP Medical, Academic Affairs & Quality Search
UncategorizedSent on behalf of Carla Gregor: I am writing to provide you with a second update on the search for a newly created position – the Executive Vice President of Medical, Academic Affairs and Quality. What is the role? In Update #1, …
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Have questions about the tentative PMA agreement?
UncategorizedOn March 28th at 7pm, Doctors of BC will be holding a province-wide online discussion for members who have questions about the PMA that they would like answered before they cast their vote. Further information can be found here. Plea...
Search for EVP of Medical, Academic Affairs, and Quality
UncategorizedSearch for a newly created position – the Executive Vice President of Medical, Academic Affairs and Quality. What is the role? This position reports to Carl Roy, President & CEO of PHSA. You may have seen recent communications from him...
Save the Date – Specialist Symposium January 2019
UncategorizedDear Specialist Services Committee Members: As we begin the process for outlining our priorities for the next three years, it is critical that our planning be informed by the voices of specialist physicians from across the province. I...
Engagement Funding Policy Update
UncategorizedMASES Payment policy_final version SSC Facility Engagement Funding Guidelines 2018 SSC Facility Engagement Alcohol Policy Letter_May 2018 Questions or concerns, please email us at engagement@msacw.ca ...
Executive Vice President of Medicine Search
UncategorizedExecutive Vice President of Medicine Description.pdf Questions regarding the role description or insight in relation to the what should be included in the executive candidate profile should contact: Harry Parslow Managing Partner, Health...
Reducing distractions in order to improve productivity
UncategorizedA Workshop for ALL C&W Medical Staff Supported by MASES and Facility Engagement at C&W Wednesday, October 31st, 2018 Room K0-155 in the Ambulatory Care Building 6:30 – 9:00 PM (light dinner served 6:00pm) Are you overwhelmed with the v...
Global Midwifery Bursary – Thank You
UncategorizedDear Dr Woo and the Medical Staff Association at BC Women’s Hospital, I was one of the fortunate students who got to travel to Uganda with the UBC Midwifery Global Program this past summer and receive one of BC Women’s …
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CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (CISM): STEPPNG-UP for the CHECK-IN
UncategorizedCISM Critical incident stress management is a ‘process’ of support offered to direct and indirect care providers. The type of support provided will depend on the incident and the needs of those involved. In the immediate aftermath ...
PHSA Medical Organization Review
UncategorizedIn accordance with the BC Hospital Act and health authority bylaws, the Board of Directors of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) is accountable to the Minister of Health for ensuring PHSA provides high quality, safe patient ...
Shared Care & Specialist Services Committees’ Health Authority Redesign Funding
UncategorizedHealth Authority Redesign Funding Objectives The Shared Care, Specialist Services and General Practice Services Committees provide funding to health authorities to enable physicians to lead, facilitate, and provide input into redesign an...
Physician Wellness Visioning Session
UncategorizedSave the Date! Tuesday, April 3, 2018 As awareness of physician burnout increases, physician health and wellness initiatives are becoming a strategic priority for many Divisions of Family Practice and Medical Staff Associations. To suppo...
Medical staff structure/organizational review at C&W
UncategorizedHello all C&W medical staff: Happy New Year to you all and welcome back from your short breaks if you were able to have one. As notified last month at at our last MSA meeting, PHSA CEO Carl Roy and …
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Physician Advisory Group Feedback
UncategorizedOverview Presentation to Phy Adv Group Updated Nov 21 Interview summary to PAG – version 1.2 Interview summary to PAG – version 1.2...
Second Cup: New Hours starts on Monday Dec 4th and Delivery Service
UncategorizedSecond Cup Coffee Co. will continue to provide services for professional staff members in the TACC in your department. We would like to invite you and your team to be part of our pilot program for delivering food and beverages. …
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MSA Annual General Meeting Dec. 4th
UncategorizedDear C&W MSA members: Another year has flown by and it is time for our MSA Annual General Meeting, next Monday in the Shaughnessy Auditorium (agenda below). There is much to report on as we settle into the new TACC …
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MINDFUL PRACTICE in MEDICINE presented by Dr Ronald Epstein, MD.
UncategorizedOne Day Workshop: MINDFUL PRACTICE in MEDICINE presented by Dr Ronald Epstein, MD. BCCH Chan Auditorium 10:00am – 4:30pm Grand Rounds: Flourishing at Work: Mindful Lessons for Clinicians and Leaders presented by Dr Ronald Epstein, ...
Technology Innovation Engagement Forum
UncategorizedDate: January 25, 2018 Location: Paetzold Auditorium Room JPPS 1891 Vancouver General Hospital 899 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver Time: 16:30 – 20:00 DINNER INCLUDED! RSVP digem.assistant@ubc.ca or call 604-822-0327 or Register at Eventbrit...
Thank you MSA for the Bursary
UncategorizedDear Dr Woo and BC Women’s Medical Staff Association, I would like to thank you for awarding me a bursary towards my global clinical placement in midwifery. This summer I had the opportunity to travel to Nepal (April 3-May 14) …
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THANK YOU MSA!
Uncategorized Dear members of Medical Staff Association at BC Women’s Hospital, My name is Yuting Hsu, a 4th year student completing the Bachelor of Midwifery program under the Faculty of Medicine at UBC. I am writing to express my sincere …
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Preparing for Negotiations DOBC
UncategorizedDear Colleagues: In June of next year, we will begin negotiations with government on a new Physician Master Agreement (PMA) that will replace the current PMA on April 1, 2019. The PMA affects every physician in the province; it impacts …
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Report from University of British Columbia Global Midwifery Placement
Uncategorized Nepal – April 5 to May 6, 2017 A small but enthusiastic team in Nepal of two instructors and two students, Yuting Hsu and Haley Pelton, visited our Nepal partners, the ‘Midwifery Society of Nepal’ (MIDSON) this spring for …
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MSA Reps for NOV 25-26 Conflict Management + Teambuilding PLI w/Janice Stein
UncategorizedDear MSA Representatives: On behalf of Doctors of BC, I am pleased to announce that Janice Stein PhD is returning to Vancouver to instruct a customized Conflict Management and Team Building PLI on November 25-26 2017 at Doctors of ...
MEMO from PHSA: Worklife Pulse Survey
UncategorizedDate: September 25, 2017 To: Medical Staff Association From: Georgene Miller, Vice President, Quality, Safety and Outcome Improvement RE: Worklife Pulse Survey – Medical Staff Members Survey In early November, PHSA will launch th...
Physician Leadership Institute (PLI) certificate
UncategorizedCertification Recognition for your commitment to leadership In the complex and ever-changing field of health care, it takes significant commitment, effort and time to make leadership a priority. We believe this achievement deserves to be...
Samosa Social Calendar
UncategorizedBack by popular demand, the OPSEI team is pleased to share with you the Samosa Social Calendar for the 2017-2018 year. These Samosa Socials provide not only a tasty lunchtime treat, but allow for wonderful team engagement across the ...
NEWS ALERT: Tax changes – physicians – Doctors of BC and CMA (new)
UncategorizedDear Members: The federal finance minister has launched a consultation on proposed changes to how private corporations are taxed. These proposed changes, if implemented, will be devastating to many physicians, especially those with commu...
Canadian Conference on Physician Health 2017
UncategorizedThe Canadian Medical Association and the Ontario Medical Association are proud to present the 5th Canadian Conference on Physician Health scheduled for September 7th-9th, 2017 at the Westin Ottawa Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario. Join coll...
The Future of Health Care is Community Driven
UncategorizedOn June 12th, Kitch www.hospitalkitchen.ca provided samples of our food from an exclusive collection of local restaurant partners to the Medical Staff at BC Children’s and BC Women’s Hospital. Hospital food and nutrition play an impo...
Physician Leadership Institute (PLI) Courses
UncategorizedMake 2017 the year you master change and influence Changing behaviours and navigating organizational politics are just some of the challenges physicians regularly face in their profession. What if we told you the strategies, tools and te...
MSA Meeting Agenda
UncategorizedMSA and MASES Quarterly Meeting AGENDA June 12th 2017 – Shaughnessy Auditorium 17:00 – 18:15 pm Light Meal available at 16:45 onward Call to order and approval of minutes of prior MSA meeting. Old Business – ...
Second Cup Now Open Until Midnight
UncategorizedYou spoke. We listened. Thanks to your feedback in our recent food survey, Second Cup will now be open until midnight Monday – Thursday and open until 8:00pm Friday – Sunday Second Cup Coffee Co....
New app provides clinical guidelines for BC doctors
UncategorizedA new mobile app is making it easier for doctors to access “Made in BC” clinical practice guidelines. The free app offers more than 50 evidence-based guidelines and protocols on a variety of clinical conditions and diseases. The guid...
End Global Poverty
Uncategorized, charity, donate, poverty, world walk In my travels and work to 100 countries, in refugee camps, slums or clinics, I’ve been so struck by the genuine plight of people in other parts of our planet. But, from here too, we can show strong support …
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MSA Executive Treasurer Position Open
UncategorizedDuties of the Secretary-Treasurer The Secretary-Treasurer shall: give notice and be responsible for minutes of all meetings of the Medical Staff; attend to all correspondence of the general Medical Staff; prepare a financial statement of the M...
Walk with your Doc to take steps towards good health
UncategorizedDid you know that walking can have the same health benefits as running? It’s true! Walking is a simple and fun way for people of all ages and abilities to feel good and be fit. But where can you start? …
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Doctors helping doctors – stories from the Physician Health Program
UncategorizedDr Smith* is a mid-career physician who found herself facing a health scare. At first, she responded to the news in an analytical and calm way. Before she realized it, the worry and stress started to show, impacting her life at work and ...