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Important Update: Physician Parking at LMH

Lower Mainland Integrated Protection Services (LMIPS) has partnered with HangTag to implement an electronic permit (ePermit) digital platform in order to eliminate the use of paper passes and hangers. An ePermit is a programmed set of parking privileges that are requested through the HangTag ePermit Portal. Once approved by Parking Administration, your licence plate(s) will […]

MSA JCC Sessional Rate Adjustment

In May 2019, the Facility Engagement Initiative’s funding for physicians was held at the pre-PMA sessional rates of $134.77 for family physicians and $158.97 for specialists while the Joint Clinical Committee rate parity issue was deliberated at provincial tables. The Physician Services Committee has approved that physicians of both groups – family and specialist physicians […]

ELECTION NOTICE & AGM

MSA Meeting/Facility Engagement AGM – November 25th at 6pm and 7pm respectively. This will be via Zoom – invite to follow – but for those that RSVP – we will also send you a $40 voucher to have food delivered to your home. So please RSVP! Dr. Mike Goodwin’s term is coming to an end […]

November is Wellness Month

November is Wellness month and there are several virtual events ongoing. Dr. Sarah Lord (our LMH Wellness Liason) has recommended the following event which requires registration by November 8th and occurs on November 12th. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-organizations-support-physician-wellbeing-with-dr-tait-shanafelt-tickets-125383743151 And there are several FH related events that can be accessed at: https://us17.campaign-archive.com/?e=__test_email__&u=ba1eed881833c3cf6cb9907be&id=be81fc0e00

November Grand Rounds

Here is the schedule for the November Virtual Grand Rounds at LMH. The Grand rounds are held every Tuesday between 8:00 am and 9:00 am over Zoom. The Zoom invites are emailed out to the MSA members and the division weekly newsletter also carries this information. 3rd November: Morbidity Cases: Heart Failure Management, Dr. Saeed […]

Influenza Vaccine Clinic at LMH

Shoppers Drug Mart Influenza Vaccine Clinics at LMH have been scheduled for 3 days. You will need to book your appointment this year prior to visiting the clinic. Check your emails for the consent form. Dates: Friday, 13th November, Wednesday 25th November, Friday 4th December Venue: Rooms 1 and 2 Appointment Booking Link: FHA-Shoppers Drug […]

Physician OnCall Parking Temporary Relocation Sep 8 – 29, 2020

As part of the Emergency Redevelopment project, the asphalt sidewalk near long-term care is being replaced. The 6 physician on-call parking spaces will be temporarily relocated to designated spaces in the Main/Front parking lot (currently marked ‘No Parking’) The existing signs will be relocated to a designated area within the main parking lot. Parking continues […]

Facility Engagement 2020 survey: Deadline 31st August

Facility Engagement (FE) is undertaking a province-wide evaluation over a two-year period effective March 2020 and ending December 2021. As physicians/medical staff and health authority stakeholders, you can help them evaluate the value and impact of the FEI by answering a few questions. You probably have also received emails from FE. All MSA members are […]