Shared Care

Survey: Indigenous Cultural Safety & Support
Help us determine the direction of our Creating the Framework for Indigenous Cultural Safety in Primary Care shared care project by taking a few minutes to answer this 15 question survey.

15 minutes of sessional time will be paid. Please email Meghann at mhernandez@adofp.ca to let us know when you’ve completed the survey as this anonymous survey requests no personal information.

Clinical Supports

Fraser East MOCAP Acute Care & Home Health On Call Schedule – July 2024

1. Fraser East Acute Care Schedule
2. Fraser East Home Health / Hospice Schedule
3. Fraser East Contact Information
4. Palliative Network Contact Information Sheet

Home Health Services & Referral Information: Healthy at Home: Guide to Home Health Services

New Updates and Opportunities

OSCARCON 2024 Check out a few of the presentations that were generously shared by presenters.

More Resources

Keeping You Informed: Expedited Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeries
Langley Hospital has recently received an abundance of operating room time for elective hip and knee replacements. We understand that many patients are facing long waits for these surgeries in Abbotsford.Langley hospital is able to see hip and knee patients in an expedited fashion. Most patients are receiving their initial consults and having their surgeries within six months. While some exceptions apply for patients with complex medical issues that need to be optimized before surgery, 90% of our patients are getting to surgery quickly.Please fax referrals to Doctor Abdulla directly to his office at
(604) 427-3647.

Enhancing Your Access to UpToDate: Tip and FAQ Sheet

We are excited to introduce a new FAQ and tip sheet to help you seamlessly register and utilize UpToDate through Divisions of Family Practice’s subscription. Follow simple steps to download the mobile app, earn CME credits, and maintain uninterrupted access. Check out the full details and get started today to make the most of this valuable resource!

New Programs and Resources

A Day in the Life of a Preceptor – A course for family physicians to advance teaching skills!
Currently, we are actively seeking Divisions to partner with us for the 2024/25-year cycle. A Day in the Life of a Preceptor is a course designed by family physicians for their colleagues with a keen interest in, or currently teaching to advance their teaching skills. Physicians with all levels of experience are encouraged to join. The program includes five topics, ranging from student orientation to teaching skills and assessment. Participants understand each topic through virtual meetings, online modules, and group discussions. The feedback from the past participants has been positive and encouraging.

HR Corner

Get Ready: Locum Season is Approaching!Whether you’re in need of a locum for yourself or your clinic, or perhaps you’re on the lookout for locum opportunities in the community, we’ve got you covered! Simply follow the link to fill out our Locum Matching Form.

If you have any questions or require further information, don’t hesitate to reach out to Marz Hussain at mhussain@adofp.ca

HR Corner: What to Do After You Terminate an Employee

Introducing two new templates to streamline your HR processes: the Offboarding Checklist and the Return of Clinic Property Form. The offboarding checklist ensures a smooth and comprehensive transition for departing employees, covering all necessary steps from final meetings to exit interviews. This helps maintain professionalism and consistency, reducing potential risks and ensuring a positive departure experience. The return of clinic property form simplifies the process of retrieving clinic assets, ensuring that all items are accounted for and returned in good condition. Utilizing these templates not only enhances operational efficiency but also protects clinic resources and maintains clear communication during employee transitions.

Questions? Contact Marz Hussain at mhussain@adofp.ca

MOA Candidate List: July 2024

MOA Candidate List: July 2024
Explore a curated selection of skilled candidates ready to make a difference in our community. For resumes and more details on these candidates, reach out to Marz Hussain at mhussain@adofp.ca

Community and Events

Do you know anyone from Abbotsford currently studying medicine or entering medical school this fall? Forward them this edition of the Pulse so they can register!

We would like to invite them to join us for a casual evening of conversation and an opportunity to know more about the physician community in Abbotsford.

Leaving your home community can be hard and we want to provide the opportunity to build connections to Abbotsford even when studying abroad or in other parts of Canada.

If you know a student who might be interested in attending, please feel free to share this invitation with them, or simply let us know, and we will extend the invitation ourselves.

If you’d like to share your experience as an IMG or you have an interest in connecting with the next generation of physicians, we look forward to seeing you there!

Staff Directory

Sheri Josephson, Executive Director sjosephson@adofp.ca
Emily Siemens, Executive Assistant, esiemens@adofp.ca
Meghann Hernández, Community Health Manager, mhernandez@adofp.ca
Jasmine Sekhon, Practice Support Manager, jsekhon@adofp.ca
Marz Hussain, HR Development Partner, mhussain@adofp.ca
Kylie Kruger, Business Manager, kkruger@adofp.ca
Nicole Stoner, Patient Attachment Coordinator, nstoner@adofp.ca
Lencee Dupuis-Baker, Project Assistant, ldupuisbaker @adofp.ca

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