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Facility Engagement Monthly E-News

This monthly E-News newsletter shares provincial program information and updates about the Facility Engagement (FE) initiative.

To subscribe to the monthly E-News, email engagement@doctorsofbc.ca

February 7, 2024 Facility Engagement E-News

  • Provincial Summit Information
  • Doctors of BC Health Authority Engagement Survey Results
  • Knowledge Sharing Submissions
  • Monthly FEMS Tip
  • Upcoming MSA Administrator Lunch and Learn 

December 6, 2023 Facility Engagement E-News

  • Financial Deadlines for Holiday Season
  • SEAT Database Updates
  • Annual Review Webinar
  • Monthly FEMS Tip
  • Upcoming MSA Administrator Lunch and Learn 
  • PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn Library

November 1, 2023 Facility Engagement E-News

  • Annual Review
  • BIPOC Support Group Presentation
  • Making Stress Leave Less Stressful Presentation
  • Monthly FEMS Tip
  • Upcoming MSA Administrator Lunch and Learn 
  • PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn Library

October 12, 2023 Facility Engagement E-News

  • NEW FE Funding Guidelines and Updates
  • BC Societies Act Changes
  • Annual Review
  • Monthly FEMS Tip
  • Upcoming MSA Administrator Lunch and Learn 
  • PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn Library

September 11, 2023 Facility Engagement E-News

  • Doctors of BC HA Engagement Survey
  • FCE Peer to Peer Round Table
  • Monthly FEMS Tip
  • Upcoming MSA Administrator Lunch and Learn 
  • PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn Library

August 10, 2023 Facility Engagement E-News

  • FE Knowledge Sharing Website
  • FCE Financial Reporting Deadline
  • Monthly FEMS Tip
  • Upcoming MSA Administrator Lunch and Learn 
  • PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn Library

July 12, 2023 Facility Engagement E-News

  • FE Knowledge Sharing Newsletter and Website
  • FCE Financial Reporting Deadline
  • FEMS Changes and Updates
  • Submitting Activities to SEAT
  • Monthly FEMS Tip
  • Upcoming MSA Administrator Lunch and Learn 
  • PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn Library

June 14, 2023 Facility Engagement E-News

  • FEMS Updates to Claims Approval Process
  • Monthly FEMS Tip
  • Upcoming MSA Administrator Lunch and Learn 
  • PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn Library

May 3, 2023 Facility Engagement E-News

  • Site Reporting and Review Process (SRRP)
  • PHP-JCC Peer Support Initiative Seeking New Physician Organizations to Join
  • FE Evaluation Survey Launch - May 1st
  • Doctors of BC's Awards Month: Nominate a Colleague
  • Monthly FEMS Tip
  • Upcoming MSA Administrator Lunch and Learn 
  • PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn Library

April 5, 2023 Facility Engagement E-News

  • 2022-23 Fiscal Year End Reminders and Actions 
  • Evaluation Resources
  • Site Engagement Activity Tracker (SEAT) Deadline Reminder
  • Upcoming FE Evaluation Survey Launch
  • Upcoming MSA Administrator Lunch and Learn 
  • PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn Library

March 8, 2023 Facility Engagement E-News

  • Annual Review/SRRP 2022-23
  • 2022-23 Fiscal Year End Reminders and Actions 
  • Site Engagement Activity Tracker (SEAT) Deadline Reminder
  • Upcoming MSA Administrator Lunch and Learn 
  • PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn Library

February 1, 2023 Facility Engagement E-News

  • FE Financial Reporting Deadline Reminder
  • Fund Transfer Agreements 
  • Messaging for Physicians Considering Switching to VoPay
  • Doctors of BC HA Engagement Survey Report 
  • PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn Library

December 7, 2022 Facility Engagement E-News

  • FE Gate Payment Deadline for 2022
  • FE Financial Reporting Deadline
  • Doctors of BC Holiday Closure 
  • Messaging for Physicians Considering Switching to VoPay
  • Doctors of BC Physician Demands Policy Paper
  • Physician Health Program BIPOC Initiative
  • PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn Library

November 2, 2022 Facility Engagement E-News

  • FE Financial Reporting Deadline Reminder
  • Peer to Peer Knowledge Sharing Recording on Cultural Safety and Humility
  • Physician Wellness Network Summary 
  • Introduction to FEMS and FESC Recording
  • PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn Library

October 5, 2022 Facility Engagement E-News

  • FE Financial Reporting Deadline
  • SEAT Deadline Reminder
  • SRRP Process for 2022-23
  • Peer to Peer Knowledge Sharing Session on Cultural Safety and Humility
  • Fall 2022 Knowledge Sharing Newsletter 
  • Upcoming Webinar for Emergency Departments Across BC
  • PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn Library

September 8, 2022 Facility Engagement E-News

  • Doctors of BC Health Authority Engagement Survey
  • Upcoming Member Engagement on Gender Equity in Medicine
  • SEAT Database Password Removal
  • Physician Wellness Network Fall Gathering
  • Peer to Peer Knowledge Sharing Session on Cultural Safety and Humility
  • PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn Library

August 3, 2022 Facility Engagement E-News

  • FE Financial Reporting Deadline
  • Physician Wellness Network Fall 2022 Gathering
  • Reminder to Change FEMS Administrators 
  • College of Physicians and Surgeons Library Resources
  • PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn Library

July 6, 2022 Facility Engagement E-News

  • FE Financial Reporting Deadline
  • FE Funding Guidelines Update
  • Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
  • New Network Launching to Support Physician Wellbeing Services in BC
  • PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn Library

June 1, 2022 Facility Engagement E-News

  • FEMS Tips for Entering SEAT Data
  • Knowledge Sharing Newsletter
  • Upcoming Lunch and Learn
  • PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn Library

May 4, 2022 Facility Engagement E-News

  • PHP and JCCs Launch Support Initiative
  • VersaPay Workflow Change
  • FE Physician Society Financial Reporting Deadlines
  • Upcoming Lunch and Learn
  • PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn Library

April 6, 2022 Facility Engagement E-News

  • FEMS 30 Day Accrual Reminder
  • FE Physician Society Financial Reporting Deadlines
  • VersaPay Workflow Change
  • Reminder New Gated Funding Policy
  • Upcoming Governance Strategic Planning Webinar
  • PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn Library

March 2, 2022 Facility Engagement E-News

  • Annual Review/Site Reporting and Review Process (SRRP)
  • HR Toolkits Now Available on FE Website
  • FEMS Virtual Training Package
  • Governance Webinar for FESC Sites
  • Knowledge Sharing Webinars Available for Viewing
  • PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn Library

February 1, 2022 Facility Engagement E-News

  • Integration of SEAT with FEMS
  • Annual Review/Site Reporting and Review Process (SRRP)
  • Doctors of BC Health Authority Engagement Survey Report
  • FCE Knowledge Sharing Newsletter
  • PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn Library

December 1, 2021 Facility Engagement E-News

  • FE Financial Reporting Deadline
  • FE Payment Deadline for 2021
  • Share Your Thoughts on Physician Burdens with Doctors of BC
  • Peer to Peer Knowledge Sharing Recording and Slides
  • SRRP Planning Recording and Slides
  • Doctors of BC Holiday Closure

November 4, 2021 Facility Engagement E-News

  • Annual Review/Site Reporting and Review Process (SRRP)
  • FEMS SRRP Report Update
  • PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn Library
  • Governance: Succession Planning Recording and Slides
  • Webinar: Peer to Peer Knowledge Sharing Event
  • Webinar: PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn
  • Webinar: MSA Knowledge Sharing Event for Tier 6 Sites

October 1, 2021 Facility Engagement E-News

  • FE Financial Reporting Deadline October 31 
  • Annual Review/Site Reporting and Review Process (SRRP)
  • Site Engagement Activity Tracker (SEAT) Submission and Facility Engagement Management System (FEMS) Integration
  • Doctors of BC "What We Heard Report on Gender Equity in BC Medicine" Now Available
  • Doctors of BC "What We Heard Report on Digital Health Strategy in BC" Now Available
  • Help Identify Priorities for Chronic Disease Care in BC
  • Webinar: PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn

September 1, 2021 Facility Engagement E-News

  • Upcoming Integration of SEAT with FEMS
  • Doctors of BC Health Authority Engagement Survey to Launch September 13
  • Facility Engagement Funding Guidelines: Update
  • Webinar: PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn

August 4, 2021 Facility Engagement E-News

  • EHR Information on the Facility Engagement Website
  • Reminder: FE Evaluation Survey – Closes August 9
  • Zoom Tip: Appearance
  • Fall/Winter COVID Payments Complete

July 7, 2021 Facility Engagement E-News

  • FE Financial Reporting: Deadline
  • Site Reporting and Review Process
  • Key Priorities for MSAs in 2021/22
  • FE Evaluation Survey Launch - July 8
  • New Knowledge Sharing Newsletter
  • Doctors of BC Seeking Physician Feedback on Gender Equity in BC Medicine
  • Website Update: New Interactive Map
  • Webinar: PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn

June 2, 2021 Facility Engagement E-News

  • New: FEMS Support
  • Website Update: Governance Guidebook
  • Webinar: PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn

May 5, 2021 Facility Engagement E-News

  • FE Financial Reporting Deadline: May 31
  • FEMS: Closing of COVID and JCC Funding Activities
  • NEW: Governance Fundamentals Guidebook
  • FEMS: Cheques for Unincorporated MSAs
  • FE Evaluation 2.0: Update
  • Webinar: PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn
  • Regional Updates: Island Health

April 7, 2021 Facility Engagement E-News

  • SEAT: Submission Deadline April 15
  • FE Financial Reporting Deadlines 2021/22
  • FEMS: FEMS Enhancements
  • Webinar: PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn

March 3, 2021 Facility Engagement E-News

  • MSA Dues Information Collection
  • FEMS: COVID-19 Engagement Activity – Adding Participants
  • FEMS: 30-Day Accrual Reminder
  • REMINDER: Gate Release End of Fiscal 2020/21
  • Webinar: PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn

February 3, 2021 Facility Engagement E-News

  • FEMS: New Engagement Activity - Fall/Winter 2020-21 COVID Planning
  • FEMS: Filter to Only See Pending COVID-19 Claims
  • Webinar: PM Helpdesk Lunch and Learn
  • JCC Funding Support: Doctors Who Attend the BCPSQC’s Quality Forum
  • SEAT: Q1 and Q2 Data Updated
  • Regional Updates - Island Health - Quality Improvement Education Opportunities

December 2, 2020 Facility Engagement E-News

  • New Project Manager Helpdesk
  • Upcoming Financial Reporting Deadline
  • Funding Guideline Updates
  • Knowledge Sharing Webinars
  • Physician Health Program
  • Now Available: SRRP Webinar Recording
  • Additional Information for MSAs on New JCC Rates
  • COVID Reimbursement Reminder
  • Doctors of BC Holiday Office Closure
  • Provincial Communications

November 5, 2020 Facility Engagement E-News

  • SRRP Packages
  • Gated Funding Policy Update
  • COVID Planning Compensation
  • MSA Engagement Activities During COVID-19
  • Physician Master Agreement Survey
  • Doctors of BC Office Closure 
  • Regional Updates - Island Health & Vancouver Coastal Health
  • FEMS Tip: 30 Day Accrual Period

October 3, 2020 Facility Engagement E-News

  • Annual Health Authority Engagement Survey is on!
  • Seat Submissions and Easier Downloads
  • FE Financial Reporting: Deadlines and Updates
  • SRRP: What’s Coming?
  • Provincial Evaluation: What's Happening?
  • Physician Funding Claims for COVID-19 Extraordinary Work
  • New Engagement Partners to Support You
  • FEMS Tip: The Unclaimed Funds Notification