April 13, 2023

In this issue:

• How to prepare for Connect Care launch 6

• Reminder: Call for nominations: AMA President-Elect 2023-24

• Whom do you honour?

• AMA committee openings: Online applications now being accepted

• New MD Culture Shift Issue #20

• MD Financial Management

  • Here's what you need to know about the Silicon Valley Bank situation

• Community Connections
  • Research project: The views of internationally educated health care professionals in Canada on vaccinations

How to prepare for Connect Care launch 6

What do providers in the community need to know about delivery of lab and imaging results?
 
Launch 6 will occur on May 6, and will include 68 urban and rural sites in North, Edmonton, Central, Calgary, and South Zones. This launch will also implement Connect Care at all laboratory services in Calgary Zone, community lab services in South Zone and the Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (ProvLab). All community providers in Alberta need to act so that laboratory, diagnostic imaging and other investigation results and reports are delivered to your office.  
 
How can you help?

• Know your Connect Care IDs (provideridlookup.ahs.ca)
• Use Connect Care IDs on all lab/DI requisitions
• Update AHS if contact/eDelivery information changes or providers join or leave your clinic (ahs.ca/frm-21762.pdf)
• Note: if you work at more than one clinic, courtesy copies (cc:) and some documents may only go to the default location

For more information:

• Read: Connect Care Launch 6: What Providers in the Community Need to Know about Delivery of Lab and Imaging Results
• Visit: ahs.ca/ccresultstocommunity 
• For support, call 1-877-311-4300
  • Have your prac ID ready.
  • Select option 1 (Clinical Applications), then option 1 (Connect Care).

Reminder: Call for nominations

AMA President-Elect 2023-24

A reminder that the call for nominations period for the 2023-2024 president-elect is now open. 

Nominations must be submitted by 9 a.m., Friday, April 21.

Whom do you honour?

The Alberta Medical Association is calling for Achievement Award nominations for individuals who have contributed to the improvement of the quality of health care in Alberta.

Nominations must be submitted by May 15.
 
The Medal for Distinguished Service is given to a physician(s) who has made an outstanding personal contribution to medicine and to the people of Alberta, and in the process has contributed to the art and science of medicine while raising the standards of medical practice.
 
The Medal of Honour is awarded to a non-physician(s) who has raised the standards of health care and contributed to the advancement of medical research, medical education, health care organization, health education and/or health promotion to the public.
 
The AMA Award for Compassionate Service honours a physician who is an AMA member and, during their career, has demonstrated outstanding compassion, philanthropy and/or volunteerism to improve the state of the community in which they are giving back.
 
The awards will be presented at the 2023 AMA Fall RF President’s award dinner.
 
To request a nomination form for these awards, please contact Debbie Kuss, Administrative Assistant, Public Affairs, debbie.kuss@albertadoctors.org, 780-453-3782, toll-free at 1-800-272-9680, ext. 3782 or visit the AMA website.
 
In 2022, two physicians were recognized with Medals for Distinguished Service:

• Dr. James Kelner, Calgary
• Dr. Christopher Wilkes, Calgary

To read more about the 2022 honourees read the AMA/CMA Awards Recognition booklet.

AMA committee openings: Online applications now being accepted

Applications are due May 15.

The AMA is currently recruiting to fill upcoming fall vacancies on the committees listed below. The terms will be October 2023 to September 2026.

• AMA Compensation Committee
• Committee on Financial Audit
• Fees Advisory Committee
• Health Issues Council

The AMA’s Nominating Committee will consider all applications at its May meeting. Its recommendations will be submitted to the Board of Directors for approval in July and applicants will be contacted shortly thereafter. The AMA is committed to diversity and inclusion in its committee appointment process.

Our online application process makes it easy to apply! Visit the AMA committee recruitment web application to view the postings, committee descriptions and apply. Member login required.

New MD Culture Shift Issue #20

In this issue of MD Culture Shift:

April 2023 Celebrating Health

• World Autism Acceptance and Neurodiversity Awareness Month
• World Health Day – April 7
• Earth Day – April 22
• Admin Professional Day/Week – April 24-28

Upcoming Events

• CMA Wellness Connection
• Before Operational Stress (BOS) – extended to June
• Critical Leadership Conversation – registration starting April

Registration still open!

• Canadian Conference on Physician Leadership
• CCHL National Conference

For Your Information:

• Change the Conversation: Ramadan & Supporting Muslim Colleagues

MD Culture Shift is an Alberta Health Services publication created by physicians for physicians through the Physician Diversity, Wellness and Leadership Development portfolio. It shares news of the constructive efforts happening in Alberta that support physician diversity, wellness and leadership. Visit ahs.ca/mdwellness to learn more and read previous issues.

Here's what you need to know about the Silicon Valley Bank situation

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Community Connections

This month, the following is available for your consideration:

The views of internationally educated health care professionals in Canada on vaccinations
The School of Human Resources Management, York University in collaboration with School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo are looking for participants for this research project. You will be asked to take part in a 30-45 minute interview to share your views on vaccines in general and COVID-19 vaccinations specifically, in your country of origin. For more information read the poster.

Promoting a local charitable health-related event?

Recruiting physicians and medical learners for a medical study?

Seeking AMA member participation in a survey?

The AMA receives many requests to promote local events, research participation opportunities and surveys to our members. We consider all requests based on specific criteria and general relevance/appropriateness. Please note that, unless explicitly stated, the AMA is not associated with or responsible for items listed in Community Connections.

Reminders

Membership renewal

If you have not yet renewed your AMA membership, you may do so on the AMA website.

Upcoming events

ACFP Thursday Evening Webinars

April 27, May 18 and June 15
 

Virtual Community Physician Education Program
April 22

Social media training for AMA members:
 

Social Media 101

May 10 & September 20
5:30-6:30 p.m.

Social Media 201

October 11

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Media Relations 101

May 17, July 12 and September 27

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Media Relations 201

June 14 and November 16

1-4 p.m.
 

View all upcoming events on the AMA website.

Have an event you'd like to promote?

Review our criteria and submit your event.

Recognition Roundup

Below are special dates deserving recognition:

April:

- National Organ and Tissue Awareness week (Apr 18-24)

- National Day of Mourning (Apr 28)

Recommend a special date.

Last issue's top stories

- PaRX celebrates one year in Alberta

- MD Financial - Financial planning strategies for incorporated physicians

In the April 13
MD Scope Classifieds
you'll find listings for:
 

- Physicians wanted

- Locums wanted

- For sale or lease
- Services

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