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SUMMARY:YOU'RE INVITED: PHC SPIRITUALITY RETREAT
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URL:https://www.phcmedstaff.ca/event/youre-invited-phc-spirituality-retreat/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231118
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
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SUMMARY:Blood Transfusion Camp
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to share that the next virtual series for Blood Transfusion Camp will be held on the following dates: \n\nWednesday\, January 17\, 2024\nWednesday\, January 31\, 2024\nWednesday\, February 14\, 2024\n\nNurse Practitioner (NP) Blood Transfusion Camp is a 3-day course offered to NPs who need hospital privileges for ordering blood and blood products in their acute\, ambulatory or community practice. We will be sharing the transfusion medicine videos prior to each session and it is the responsibility of the NP to review the videos and come prepared to the session with questions and to participate in facilitated case studies that are supported by hematopathologists. \n  \nIn order to ensure that we are equitable in the process of seat allocation\, we are asking everyone interested to complete the survey link of expression of interest by November 17\, 2023. \n  \nNurse Practitioner Blood Transfusion Camp – Expression of Interest \n  \nThere are limited seats that are available. Please note that for each new blood boot camp\, a separate expression of interest survey will need to be submitted.
URL:https://www.phcmedstaff.ca/event/blood-transfusion-camp/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231120
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DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
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SUMMARY:The 69th Annual St. Paul's Hospital Continuing Medical Education Conference for Primary Care Physicians
DESCRIPTION:To learn more about the “The 69th Annual St. Paul’s Hospital Continuing Medical Education Conference for Primary Care Physicians” see the following link: Home | StPaulsCME 2023 \n 
URL:https://www.phcmedstaff.ca/event/the-69th-annual-st-pauls-hospital-continuing-medical-education-conference-for-primary-care-physicians/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231125
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UID:7409-1700524800-1700870399@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:69th Annual St. Paul’s Hospital CME Conference for Primary Care Physicians
DESCRIPTION:This annual conference in primary care medicine provides an opportunity to refresh your knowledge about\, and enthusiasm for\, primary care medicine. \nThis conference will focus on an evidence-based review of practical information\, new trends and discuss controversial topics useful for primary care physicians practicing in urban or rural areas. \nEducational activities include a Main Lecture Series which will provide a comprehensive review on Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease\, The Senses\, Cardiology / Endocrinology\, Case-Based Potpourri\, Therapeutics / Investigations\, Mood / Psychiatry\, Pediatrics / Geriatrics\, and Preventive Medicine. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND VIRTUALLY OR IN-PERSON:  www.stpaulscme.org/registration/ \nDATES: November 21 – 24\, 2023 \nLOCATION: Vancouver Convention Centre | West Building: In-Person & Virtually \nACCREDITATION: The Main Lecture Series Program* and Optional Learning Session have been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the BC Chapter for up to 32 Mainpro+® Credits.  *Main Lecture Series for up to 25 Mainpro+® Credits.​ \nFor more information please visit: Home | SPH CME 2023 or BROCHURE
URL:https://www.phcmedstaff.ca/event/69th-annual-st-pauls-hospital-cme-conference-for-primary-care-physicians/
LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre | West Building: In-Person & Virtually
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231121T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
CREATED:20231102T230632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T193749Z
UID:7536-1700587800-1700591400@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:Making Stress Leave Less Stressful:  An event for medical staff
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 21 \n5:30-6:30 PM \nvia Zoom \nDetails and registration here \nPresented by the Providence Health Care Physicians & Surgeons Society (PHC-PASS) and the People Pillar Medical Staff Advisory Committee \nJoin us!  for a physician-led discussion of factors affecting medical staff stress leave.\nGuest Panelists:\n\nDr. Vishal Varshney\, Consultant Physician Lead\, People Pillar\, Providence Health Care Physicians & Surgeons Society (PHC-PASS)\nDr. Daisy Dulay\, Medical co-lead for Specialist Services Committee Spreading Quality Improvement (SQI) & Medical Director of Patient Safety and Quality\, Island Health\nDr. Tanya Fairweather\, Worksafe BC Medical Advisor\, Mental Health Claims Unit\nMs. Tam Akey\, Director\, Occupational Health & Safety\, Providence Health Care\n\nKey Objectives:\n\naddress the stigma of medical staff taking medical leave amidst moral injury\nhighlight supports for medical staff leave\, from a professional\, financial and personal standpoint\ndiscuss opportunities for developing health authority occupational health and safety resources for medical staff
URL:https://www.phcmedstaff.ca/event/making-stress-leave-less-stressful/
CATEGORIES:Fitness & Health,Medical Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231130T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231201T163000
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CREATED:20231106T210343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T213826Z
UID:7597-1701347400-1701448200@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:Physician Quality Improvement Training: Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Advance your project!  Join us for PQI Level 2 Training:  \nIntroduction and training for QI fundamentals\, skills\, and concepts. \nNov 30 and Dec 1 (12:30-4:00pm) Two half days by Zoom: \nInformation>
URL:https://www.phcmedstaff.ca/event/physician-quality-improvement-training-fundamentals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240111T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240111T193000
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CREATED:20231208T020716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T215727Z
UID:7673-1704995100-1705001400@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:Planetary Health & Environmental Sustainability - Virtual Event for Medical Staff
DESCRIPTION:PASS and Providence Partners\nFeaturing:\n\nRapid-fire presentations from your colleagues about environmental sustainability initiatives they are leading or involved in at Providence Health Care (PHC)\n\n\nThemed breakrooms for medical staff to learn more about how to get involved\, and share discussion and ideas about:\n\nReducing OR waste and other hospital waste\nReducing medication use\nReducing unneccesary testing\nReducing food waste\n\n\n\nSpeakers\nHOSTS \n\nDr. Jennifer Telford\, Gastroenterologist\, Providence Health Care & Medical Director\, BC Colon Screening Program\nAnthony Munster\, Executive Director of Projects\, Planning & Facilities Management\, Providence Health Care\n\n\n\n\nPRESENTERS \n\n\nFiona Dalton\, President & CEO\, Providence Health Care\nDr. Andrea MacNeill\, Regional Medical Director of Planetary Health\, Vancouver Coastal Health\nDr. Trina Montemurro\, Environmental Sustainability Team\, Providence Health Care\nDr. Chris Prabhakar\, Director\, Regional Anesthesia\, Providence Health Care\nDr. Andre Mattman\, Environmental Sustainability Team\, Providence Health Care\nDr. Victor Leung\, Environmental Sustainability Team\, Providence Health Care\nDr. Eileen Wong\, Food Waste Working Group\, Environmental Sustainability Team\, Providence Health Care\nDr. Tony Wan\, Internal Medicine\, Providence Health Care\n\n  \nZoom Details \nZoom coordinates to be shared in the confirmation e-mail to registered users. \nRegistering will ensure that you receive reminders if information changes\, and you can add the event to your calendar. \nRegistration is required so that we can organize breakrooms before the event. \nRegister here:  \nFunded by Facility Engagement\, a Specialist Services Committee initiative
URL:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/phcphysicianssurgeonssocietypass/1071852#new_tab
CATEGORIES:Across PHC,Planetary Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240126T130000
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CREATED:20240123T003256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T003313Z
UID:7764-1706270400-1706274000@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:Schwartz Rounds
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URL:https://connect.phcnet.ca/discover-learn/leadership/schwartz-rounds
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240225
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
CREATED:20240122T222759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T022516Z
UID:7747-1708732800-1708819199@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:2024 Scotiabank Feast of Fortune
DESCRIPTION:The St. Paul’s Foundation invites our Providence Health Care family to join us in this celebration. Sample dishes by our Chinese Restaurant Award winning chefs\, amazing entertainment\, and exciting auctions. Download order form
URL:https://helpstpauls.com/feast-of-fortune/#new_tab
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240304T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240304T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
CREATED:20240126T163721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T163721Z
UID:7768-1709541000-1709569800@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:BC NP Leaders Conference
DESCRIPTION:BC NP Leaders Conference 2024 – REGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.phcmedstaff.ca/event/bc-np-leaders-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240304T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240304T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
CREATED:20240220T183728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T192248Z
UID:7874-1709573400-1709577000@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:Medical Staff Association Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the latest news and topics of interest to all medical staff –  agenda to come!
URL:https://www.phcmedstaff.ca/event/medical-staff-association-quarterly-meeting/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
CREATED:20240403T213339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T213426Z
UID:7965-1711929600-1717199999@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:Primary Care and SCI: What Do I Need to Know?
DESCRIPTION:  \n 
URL:https://www.phcmedstaff.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SCIRE-primary-care-flyer-NEW-gift-card-4-sessions-with-dates-Feb.16.24-with-VCH.pdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240405T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240405T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
CREATED:20240122T222517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T214714Z
UID:7746-1712318400-1712322000@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:Schwartz Rounds: When Patients Become Teachers
DESCRIPTION:About Schwartz Rounds:\n  \nSchwartz Rounds aims to care for the caregiver by providing a forum for staff and medical staff to discuss topics related to the complex challenges and strenuous demands they face every day working in health care. After listening to a panel’s brief presentation on an identified topic\, caregivers in the audience are invited to share their own perspectives on the topic and broader related issues. \nJoin us for an insightful session on “When Patients Become Teachers.” Discuss topics related to daily complex challenges and demands\, as well as social and emotional issues faced in caring for patients and families. More info
URL:https://www.phcmedstaff.ca/event/schwartz-rounds-2/
LOCATION:Cullen Family Lecture Theatre\, Providence Level 1 – Conference Center\, St. Paul’s Hospital
CATEGORIES:Quality
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240408T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240408T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
CREATED:20240313T200900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T024418Z
UID:7920-1712595600-1712601000@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:CSRC Medical/Clinical Staff Leasing Townhall
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the CSRC Medical/Clinical Leasing Townhall on Monday\, April 8 to learn more about the clinical and non-clinical leasable spaces available for Providence medical staff at the future CSRC. \nPlease make it a priority to attend as we will be sharing important details about the leasing process\, including: \n\nOffer to lease\nLeasing costs\nTimelines\n\nLocation: \n\nCullen Family Lecture Theatre\, Providence Building\, Level 1\, St. Paul’s Hospital (in-person preferred)\nWatch for Zoom details in upcoming 59 second update.\n\nKey Persons in Attendance: \n\nFiona Dalton\, President & CEO\, Providence Health Care\nDr. Vishal Varshney\, Physician Program Co-Director\nDevin Ringham\, Real Estate Representative\, Avison Young\nHope McCleary\, Real Estate Representative\, Avison Young\n\nAgenda: \n\n5:00-5:15 Welcoming & Introductions\n5:15-5:35 Leasing Details Presentation\n5:35-6:00 Q&A\n6:00-6:30 Open House (In-person)
URL:https://www.phcmedstaff.ca/event/csrc-medical-staff-leasing-townhall/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
CREATED:20240123T002510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T002646Z
UID:7763-1712880000-1713139199@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:2024 NPAC-AIIPC National Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://npac-aiipc.org/2024-npac-aiipc-national-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
CREATED:20240312T034649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T024626Z
UID:7913-1713052800-1713139199@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:Deadline (5pm): CQI Call for Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Apply to be part of the annual CQI project showcase! Share the work you are doing at PHC to improve the quality of care for our patients and the quality of our work environment.\n  \nDeadline: April 14\, 2024 at 5pm\n• Anyone at PHC (individuals or teams) can apply.\n• Approved projects will be featured in a quality showcase event at St. Paul’s Hospital on June 20\, 2024\, including a poster showcase of chosen projects and a selection of rapid-fire presentations moderated by a guest panel of PHC senior leaders.\n• Staff can vote for the People’s Choice Award\n  \nApply now: \nQuestions? Contact pass@providencehealth.bc.ca
URL:https://www.phcmedstaff.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-CQI-Call-for-Submissions_draft-v2024-03-11v2-1.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
CREATED:20240412T222345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T223136Z
UID:7991-1713344400-1713358800@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:Lab Tours: Celebrating National Medical Laboratory Week at SPH & MSJ
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what happens behind the laboratory doors?\nCelebrate National Medical Laboratory Week with the SPH and MSJ Laboratory teams\, April 14-20\, 2024!  \n\nTour the St. Paul’s Hospital Laboratory!  (2nd floor Providence Building)\nWednesday April 17\, 2024\n09:00\, 10:00\, 11:00 & 12:00\n\nWatch for it!  April 15 Canada Place and Science World will be lit up in purple in celebration of lab week!  See more about Lights for Labs – across Canada> \n\nGet to know your Providence Lab Teams and Services!\nThe Providence Health Care Laboratory Team is supported by 35 Medical Professionals\, 5 Team Leads\, 15 Technical Coordinators\, 170 Medical Laboratory Technologists and 175 Medical Laboratory Assistants. \nIt provides routine and highly specialized diagnostic services and consultation to clinicians and patients throughout British Columbia and the Yukon\, with diagnostic services including: \n\nSurgical Pathology\nAutopsy Pathology\nBC Provincial Renal Pathology\nClinical Chemistry\nHematopathology\nTransfusion Medicine\nMicrobiology\nVirology\nPoint-of-Care Testing\n\n\nPre and Post Analytical (PPA)\nPPA is the interface between the laboratory\, the patient\, and their care team. \nPPA is responsible for sample collection (phlebotomy)\, receiving specimens from the hospital and community and preparing the samples for testing. \nCollections using SunQuest Collect no longer require requisitions\, improving the patient identification process and patient safety. Once test results are ready\, our division ensures that the report is delivered quickly to the patient’s care providers. \n\nAnatomic Pathology \nAnatomic Pathology diagnoses disease by examining tissue removed from living patients either by biopsy or during surgery. Our division also performs autopsies to determine the extent of disease and to establish cause of death. \nAnatomic Pathology reports over 30\,000 surgical pathology cases and 4\,000 cytology cases every year. \nBC Provincial Renal Pathology provides diagnostic medical renal biopsy services for all patients in British Columbia. \nWe operate with a streamlined workflow\, rapid microwave processing\, automated slides stainer/coverslipper\, automated special stains and immunohistochemistry. \nOur specialty areas of expertise are kidney\, cardiovascular\, breast and gastrointestinal pathology\, but also report on a wide range of specimens and tissue from all body sites. \n\nClinical Chemistry\nClinical Chemistry operates 24 hours a day\, 7 days a week to provide biofluid (i.e.\, blood\, urine\, and other fluids) test results and interpretive expertise to all hospital services including heart and lung\, HIV/AIDS\, mental health\, emergency\, critical care\, kidney care\, elder care\, and numerous surgical programs. \nThe laboratory is also the provincial provider for many specialized diagnostic services including endocrine\, lipid\, immunologic\, hematologic\, and neurodegenerative disease diagnostics\, and therapeutic drug monitoring. \nSPH is an international leader in the development and application of mass spectrometry to a broad range of clinical chemistry services. \nLast year we implemented new state-of-the-art automation systems for high volume clinical chemistry and immunoassay testing with higher throughput and capacity while promoting environment sustainability. \nThe new systems generate up to 258\,000 tons less CO2 emission and up to 78% less solid waste\, 43% less sample volume and 36% less water used per test result. \n\nHematopathology and Transfusion Medicine\nHematopathology and Transfusion Medicine provides both diagnostic testing and therapeutic blood and blood product support. \nHematology performs tests on blood\, bone marrow and body fluids ranging from routine complete blood counts and blood film reviews to complex flow cytometry and technically demanding bone marrow biopsies. \nOur division is one of the largest CD4 testing facilities in all North America with our service supporting the BC Centre of Excellence in HIV/AIDS. \nCoagulation performs diagnostic services ranging from routine to complex testing of individuals with bleeding and clotting disorders. \nWe support both the Adult and Pediatric Hemophilia Clinics located at SPH and BC Children’s Hospital and is the sole provider in British Columbia for select\, highly specialized coagulation tests. \nTransfusion Medicine provides vital therapeutic support\, ranging from liquid blood products such as red blood cells\, platelets\, and plasma to fractionated plasma proteins. \nOn a provincial level\, we coordinate the Blood Product Redistribution Program\, which ensures that precious blood products are not outdated in smaller hospitals around the province. \n\nMedical Microbiology and Virology\nMedical Microbiology and Virology provides a wide range of high-quality\, patient-centered diagnostic services\, as well as expert consultation on the prevention and management of infections. \nOur division uses various technologies to provide diagnostic testing that is optimized to best serve the needs PHC’s unique patient population including people with HIV/AIDS\, people with cystic fibrosis and the vulnerable population of Vancouver’s urban core. \nMicrobiology services include routine and specialized bacteriology\, mycology\, mycobacteriology\, molecular diagnostics\, and infection control. \nVirology services include serological testing (CMV IgG\, Hepatitis A\, B and C\, HIV Ag/Ab\, and active vitamin B12) and molecular diagnostics by PCR for numerous pathogens. \nRecent implementation includes the Wasp Lab integrating artificial intelligent-based robotics with digital images and automation. \n\nPoint of Care Testing Program\nThe Point of Care Testing Program provides rapid medical diagnostic testing outside of the laboratory and near the patient\, supporting patient care programs including the Emergency\, Operating Room\, Acute Care and Maternity Wards\, Diabetes\, Thrombosis\, Rapid Access Addiction and John Ruedy Clinics as well as Residentials and Community Dialysis Units. \n\nMount Saint Joseph Hospital Laboratory\nThe MSJ Hospital Laboratory provides routine and STAT laboratory services to patients at Mount Saint Joseph’s and PHC residential sites.  The outpatient laboratory offers blood collection and specimen drop-off services. \nTesting performed on-site at MSJ includes general chemistry and hematology as well as dispensing of blood products. \n\nFor more information and a test catalog\, visit https://www.providencelaboratory.org. \n\n 
URL:https://www.phcmedstaff.ca/event/tour-the-sph-lab-national-medical-laboratory-week-at-sph-msj/
CATEGORIES:Across PHC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240510
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
CREATED:20240207T234640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T234715Z
UID:7830-1714953600-1715299199@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:Internal Medicine Review Course
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://medicine.providencehealthcare.org/courses/internal-medicine-review-course-for-primary-care-providers/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240510
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
CREATED:20240318T225805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T225858Z
UID:7938-1714953600-1715299199@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:Internal Medicine Review Course for Primary Care Providers
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://medicine.providencehealthcare.org/event/registration-is-open-45th-internal-medicine-review-course-for-primary-care-providers/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240526
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
CREATED:20240122T221807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T230713Z
UID:7743-1716508800-1716681599@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:Canadian Conference on Physician Leadership
DESCRIPTION:How can we move beyond merely addressing symptoms of a healthcare system in crisis to focusing on how to drive fundamental system reform that will have a lasting impact? Join fellow physician leaders to rethink established norms\, challenge traditional structures\, and engage in a bold\, transformative conversation. Info here.   \nConference funding at: SSC Leadership Scholarship program.  (Send to the VP of Medicine to Sign.)
URL:https://www.phcmedstaff.ca/event/canadian-conference-on-physician-leadership-2/
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
CREATED:20240515T044525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T141557Z
UID:8049-1717156800-1717160400@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:Schwartz Rounds: Empowering Care through Shared Stories
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://connect.phcnet.ca/discover-learn/leadership/schwartz-rounds?TermStoreId=494d8789-bbf8-480f-bd98-1127483d04f4&TermSetId=18e53d87-0e53-4184-ba5e-63b7de6aec6d&TermId=367ab430-e960-49b1-932e-083881e4e99f
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240606
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
CREATED:20240318T224655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T224759Z
UID:7937-1717372800-1717631999@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:The 18th Annual Nurse Practitioner Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.nnpbc.com/events-and-campaigns/2024-np-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240603T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
CREATED:20240430T011051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T044941Z
UID:8018-1717434000-1717443000@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:Save the date: MSA Quarterly
DESCRIPTION:Join and connect with colleagues on June 3rd for our return to an in-person MSA Quarterly + AGM meeting. Check 59 second update email to join in person or by zoom.  
URL:https://www.phcmedstaff.ca/event/msaq-june3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240607T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240607T133000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
CREATED:20240515T044318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T044318Z
UID:8048-1717763400-1717767000@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:Occupational Health Safety Social for Medical Staff: with BBQ lunch
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URL:https://www.phcmedstaff.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/OHS_Safety-Social_June2024.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
CREATED:20240515T193729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T171338Z
UID:8045-1718020800-1718024400@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:The Clinician/Scientist Entrepreneurial Mindset: An Introduction to Innovation for Real-world Health Care Settings
DESCRIPTION:Having a positive impact on patients and the health system is the dream of many clinicians and researchers. Creating solutions for an identified gap or improvement in care and implementing them in real-world settings is a clear path to achieving that ambition. \nCome hear Dr. Elicia Maine discuss how cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset will help clinicians and researchers translate their innovations into impact. Based on decades of academic research and industry expertise\, Dr. Maine founded the Invention to Innovation (i2I) Program in 2015 at SFU’s Beedie School of Business. \nThis event will share insights and actions from this award-winning program and other offerings\, tailored for Providence Health Care. \nThis event will equally benefit the scientist who wants to move an innovation from the lab to the market and clinicians looking to solve problems in direct care settings. \nRegister here:  \nAgenda\n\nWelcome and introduction to PHC Innovarium and Skunkworks – Dr. Darryl Knight\nFeatured presentation: Introduction to Innovation and Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset for Clinical Innovation in a Real-world Setting from Idea to Impact – Dr. Elicia Maine\nClinical Spotlight on Innovation Opportunities – Dr. Jesse Greiner \nQ&A Session\n\nSpeakers\nElicia Maine\, Associate Vice-President\, Knowledge Mobilization and Innovation: \n  \nElicia Maine holds the W.J. VanDusen Professor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the Beedie School of Business and founded the Invention to Innovation (i2I) program\, a mini MBA focusing on Science & Technology Commercialization. This program\, recognized internationally and a contributor to SFU’s top innovation rankings\, is now offered in a hybrid format across Canada. Prof. Maine also teaches “Managing Technological Innovation\,”  ”Managing Innovation” and “Lab to Market” at SFU’s Beedie School of Business. \nWith a diverse educational background from Queen’s\, M.I.T.\, and the University of Cambridge\, her research spans advanced materials and biotechnology\, emphasizing societal challenges like climate change. A noted keynote speaker\, she serves on multiple boards\, including the Foresight Clean Tech Accelerator and Innovate BC\, and has received numerous accolades for her contributions to education and cleantech. \n  \nDr. Darryl Knight\, President\, Providence Research \n  \nDr. Jesse Greiner\, Chair of DLII PAC & General Internal Medicine Specialist\, Providence Health Care \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.phcmedstaff.ca/event/the-clinician-scientist-entrepreneurial-mindset-an-introduction-to-innovation-for-real-world-health-care-settings/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240620T124500
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
CREATED:20240612T062956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T053407Z
UID:8118-1718193600-1718887500@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:VOTE! Jun 12-20 for the CQI People's Choice Award
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.phcmedstaff.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CQI-2024-Notice_early-voting-for-Peoples-Choice.pdf
CATEGORIES:Across PHC,Quality,Quality Improvement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
CREATED:20240605T041821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T042523Z
UID:8098-1718798400-1718802000@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:Emotional Effects of Retirement Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.phcmedstaff.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Emotional-Effects-of-Retirement-Webinar.pdf#new_tab
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
CREATED:20240620T235515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T000045Z
UID:8131-1718870400-1718902800@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:Get to know the CSRC: Virtual Info Session\, June 25 (12:10 to 12:50 p.m.)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240620T133000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
CREATED:20240314T152223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T171541Z
UID:7926-1718877600-1718890200@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:4th Annual Celebrating Quality Improvement (CQI) Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Presented by PHC\, PASS and the Quality Forward Pillar \nJoin us in celebrating the amazing work by staff across PHC to improve the quality of care for our patients and our work environment.\nEveryone is welcome to attend! \n\nThursday\, June 20th\nHurlburt Auditorium\, 2nd Floor (i.e. Main Floor) Providence Building\, SPH (access via Providence Building main elevators\, or up the stairs as you exit the Burrard Building past the gift shop)\n\nEVENT SCHEDULE\n\n12:00pm-1:00 pm -​ Rapid-fire presentations (see schedule) of selected projects in the Hurlburt Auditorium\, with Q&A led by a Guest Panel of Fiona Dalton\, CEO and senior leaders.\n10:00am-1:30pm – Project posters will be on display in the corridor outside of the Hurlburt Auditorium.\nVOTE for the People’s Choice Award! (Voting is open from Jun 12th until 12:45 PM on Thursday\, June 20th)\n\nLight refreshments available while supplies last during the presentation. \nQuestions? Contact: pass@providencehealth.bc.ca
URL:https://www.phcmedstaff.ca/event/4th-annual-celebrating-quality-improvement-showcase/
LOCATION:Hurlburt Auditorium\, 2nd Floor (Main Floor)\, Providence Building\, St. Paul’s Hospital
CATEGORIES:Across PHC,Quality,Quality Improvement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240625T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T023728
CREATED:20240527T233234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T171510Z
UID:8083-1719336600-1719342000@www.phcmedstaff.ca
SUMMARY:Save the Date: Seeds Workshop People Pillar Event
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to plant seeds\, get tips on caring for your plants\, and enjoy a plant-based dinner with medical staff colleagues and our host from West Coast Seeds!  Food and all supplies provided. Stay tuned for more info.
URL:https://www.phcmedstaff.ca/event/save-the-date-seeds-workshop-people-pillar-event/
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