To support the needs of physicians and physician assistants (PAs) struggling with stress, burnout and the effects of COVID-19, the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) and VITAL WorkLife are strategically partnering to offer physicians and PAs a comprehensive set of well being resources they can use without risk to their medical license.
https://www.msv.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/msv-logo_340x156.png00adminhttps://www.msv.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/msv-logo_340x156.pngadmin2020-05-11 13:46:302022-01-18 15:52:07The Medical Society of Virginia and VITAL WorkLife Forge Strategic Partnership to Help Physicians and PAs Struggling with Stress, Burnout, and the Effects of COVID-19
Governor Ralph Northam today extended the current ban on elective surgeries by one week, until May 1, and the closure of Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) public-facing offices by two weeks, until May 11.
https://www.msv.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/msv-logo_340x156.png00adminhttps://www.msv.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/msv-logo_340x156.pngadmin2020-04-23 20:36:152022-01-18 15:53:42Governor Northam Extends Ban on Elective Surgeries, Closure of DMV Offices
Rather than help and work with Virginia’s physicians and PAs, Governor Northam’s new executive order (EO 57) encourages the use of out of state providers and needlessly waives the statutory requirement for many nurse practitioners (other than CRNAs) to have a practice agreement with their patient care team physician during the scope of the disaster.
https://www.msv.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/msv-logo_340x156.png00adminhttps://www.msv.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/msv-logo_340x156.pngadmin2020-04-18 15:38:512022-01-18 15:55:07Executive Order 57 – Licensing Of Health Care Professionals In Response To Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Dear Governor Northam: The undersigned organizations sincerely thank you for your unwavering support for our health care system and its physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other health care workers who are making tremendous sacrifices as part of the Commonwealth’s emergency response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
https://www.msv.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/msv-logo_340x156.png00adminhttps://www.msv.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/msv-logo_340x156.pngadmin2020-04-07 21:18:322022-01-18 15:57:35Health Care Provider Community request for Governor Northam to issue an Executive Order on Liability Protections
COVID-19 is a risk to the lives and well-being of nearly every American. Even if individuals and their loved ones avoid this virus, the ripple effects across our nation and our Commonwealth will be immeasurable. The Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) understands the immensity of the challenge before Virginia and all heath care professionals. Any successful effort to stop COVID-19 will require coordinated sacrifice and a deep community response.
The Third Chair Once upon a time, medicine and health care were solely focused on the patient. What does the patient need? How can we help them and make their lives better? Physicians had more time to talk with their patients and truly get to know and understand them. Physicians and health care teams were […]
https://www.msv.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/msv-logo_340x156.png00adminhttps://www.msv.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/msv-logo_340x156.pngadmin2020-03-02 20:11:472022-07-14 16:31:03The Third Chair
By Robert D. Morton, CPHRM, CPPS, Assistant Vice President, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company The term “burnout” has been questioned as a labeling error—and rightfully so. Burnout implies victim shaming. What many healthcare professionals on the frontlines are experiencing is a normal response (symptoms) to an abnormal situation (cause), like […]
The Medical Society of Virginia and VITAL WorkLife Forge Strategic Partnership to Help Physicians and PAs Struggling with Stress, Burnout, and the Effects of COVID-19
To support the needs of physicians and physician assistants (PAs) struggling with stress, burnout and the effects of COVID-19, the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) and VITAL WorkLife are strategically partnering to offer physicians and PAs a comprehensive set of well being resources they can use without risk to their medical license.
Governor Northam Extends Ban on Elective Surgeries, Closure of DMV Offices
Governor Ralph Northam today extended the current ban on elective surgeries by one week, until May 1, and the closure of Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) public-facing offices by two weeks, until May 11.
Executive Order 57 – Licensing Of Health Care Professionals In Response To Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Rather than help and work with Virginia’s physicians and PAs, Governor Northam’s new executive order (EO 57) encourages the use of out of state providers and needlessly waives the statutory requirement for many nurse practitioners (other than CRNAs) to have a practice agreement with their patient care team physician during the scope of the disaster.
Health Care Provider Community request for Governor Northam to issue an Executive Order on Liability Protections
Dear Governor Northam: The undersigned organizations sincerely thank you for your unwavering support for our health care system and its physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other health care workers who are making tremendous sacrifices as part of the Commonwealth’s emergency response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
MSV Recommends All Physicians & Providers Follow Guidelines in Postponing Elective Procedures
COVID-19 is a risk to the lives and well-being of nearly every American. Even if individuals and their loved ones avoid this virus, the ripple effects across our nation and our Commonwealth will be immeasurable. The Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) understands the immensity of the challenge before Virginia and all heath care professionals. Any successful effort to stop COVID-19 will require coordinated sacrifice and a deep community response.
The Third Chair
The Third Chair Once upon a time, medicine and health care were solely focused on the patient. What does the patient need? How can we help them and make their lives better? Physicians had more time to talk with their patients and truly get to know and understand them. Physicians and health care teams were […]
Tackling Physician Burnout Requires Unprecedented Leadership
By Robert D. Morton, CPHRM, CPPS, Assistant Vice President, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company The term “burnout” has been questioned as a labeling error—and rightfully so. Burnout implies victim shaming. What many healthcare professionals on the frontlines are experiencing is a normal response (symptoms) to an abnormal situation (cause), like […]