CCMS Mission:
Serve the needs of our physician members so they can better serve the needs of the community
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COVID-19 News Briefs, Member Notices, Events, Member Spotlights,
COVID-19 Telehealth Resource Center
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Coronavirus / COVID-19 News & Notices:
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Marco Island announces beach access won't reopen following council vote to reopen it: "City Manager Mike McNees wrote he made the decision in consultation with Erik Brechnitz, council chairperson, and under the authority of the state of emergency declared on March 16 and under Section 10-6 of the city’s civil emergency code." -
Naples Daily News
COVID-19 Projections - University of Washington Model: The Florida Department of Health is currently using this projections
model which assumes full social distancing through May 2020. There is a drop down tool available to select a state or country.
Florida coronavirus testing varies widely, often by income. Wealthy Collier ranks 8th in state: "Some of the state's poorest and smallest counties are testing at a fraction of the rate achieved by wealthy beach communities like Collier County, which ranks 8th." -
Naples Daily News
Quest, Labcorp see delays for COVID-19 test results: “In a recent statement, Quest acknowledged a backlog that resulted from ‘a sharp influx of test orders that continued to outpace our growing capacity.’ The longer those tests sit without diagnosis, the less likely they are to be accurate, industry experts say."
Florida travelers with coronavirus visited 46 U.S. states, 75 foreign destinations before diagnosis:
"The people in Florida who are known to be infected with the new coronavirus visited at least 46 states and traveled to every continent except Antarctica in the weeks before they tested positive for COVID-19...." -
USA Today
Recommendation Regarding the Use of Cloth Face Coverings, Especially in Areas of Significant Community-Based Transmission: "We now know from recent studies that a significant portion of individuals with coronavirus lack symptoms (“asymptomatic”) and that even those who eventually develop symptoms (“pre-symptomatic”) can transmit the virus to others before showing symptoms." -
CDC
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CCMS Private Facebook Groups: We invite members and their office staff to join a CCMS private Facebook group for discussion and collaboration during this outbreak.
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Ad Reservations for the Physician Directory Due May 15th! Reserve your ad today, and reach 10,000 readers of this important local healthcare directory. Ad rates are $425-$1,375, and the reservation deadline is May 15th. Download our
order form for details. CCMS members are asked to send all practice updates, and new headshots if desired, to
CCMS by May 24th.
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FCCMS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE EXTENDED: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, all FCCMS scholarship applicants for 2020 now have until June 1 to submit their applications (the previous deadline was March 31st). This includes the Dr. William Lascheid Memorial Scholarship for Medical Students, and Foundation Healthcare Scholarships. Applications can be downloaded
here.
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Confidential, cost-free counseling sessions with the CCMS Physician Wellness Program (operating via telehealth during the COVID-19 outbreak) are open to all CCMS physician members. Learn more at
ccmsonline.org/physician-wellness.
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Upcoming Events
NOTICE:
Due to COVID-19
all CCMS events for April and May have been postponed and will be rescheduled.
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(Please Note: Event Postponed - New Date to be Announced)
63rd Annual Meeting & Installation
Summer 2020
Wyndemere Country Club
Open to the Public. Complimentary for CCMS physician members. First CCMS member guest $25; Additional seats $125 each.
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SAVE THE DATE:
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Please
note date is subject to change)
Foundation of CCMS Docs & Duffers 2020 Charity Golf & Raffle
Saturday, September 26, 8:00AM, Bonita Bay Club Naples
Open to the public. $185/golfer or $680/foursome; $25 per raffle ticket ($100 for five).
Raffle entrants need not be present to win.
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CCMS Member Spotlights
Email
your news to CCMS to be included in the next issue
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Congratulations to the CCMS members selected as
"Top Doctors" in the April edition of Naples Illustrated (online pg. #97).
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Dr. Dennis Sagini was featured in the Grandeur magazine article
Style & Story (online pg. #30).
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COVID-19 Telehealth Resource Center
David O. Hester, FASHRM, CPHRM, Director, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company; Devin O’Brien, Esq., Deputy General Counsel, Vice President, Legal Department, The Doctors Company
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As the outbreak spreads, many practices are grappling with declines in patient visits. Virtual visits may give patients and practices alike peace of mind from the worry of the spread of infection. For example, phone use can reduce viral exposure during office visits. Some practices are creating cell-phone waiting areas, instead of gathering patients in their waiting rooms. After patients check in, they wait in their cars with their phones, ready to receive a call saying their provider is ready for them. While not true telehealth, cell-phone waiting shows how practices can use existing technologies to reduce COVID-19 exposure.
While telemedicine has a spectrum of uses, there are two critical channels in which it can play a critical role during the current crisis:
• It can be an essential tool both in keeping your patients at home, and in reducing the traffic and
potential contagion in your offices. Many typical office visits—such as explaining test results and follow-up visits, can be accomplished via telehealth rather than in-person office visits.
• It can be an invaluable tool in screening potential coronavirus patients, especially with the current limited access to testing. If patients fear they have the virus, you can guide them in a video call through a symptom check—if they are not currently displaying symptoms you can schedule for another video call. If they are exhibiting symptoms and you want to see them in-person, you can schedule them to come at times designated for sick visits and better separate them from patients who need to come in for well visits.
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Seeking Primary Care Provider: Currently seeking primary care provider in Naples. Employed position. Minimum five years’ experience and focus in women’s health. Menopause certified or fellowship trained women’s health clinician preferred. Ms.Medicine is a national organization improving the level of care for women through our innovative concierge primary care model. Visit
msmedicine.com/careers.
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Physician Office Share in Bonita Springs:
Newly built, fully furnished & equipped medical office space currently available for rent one day/ week. Near Bonita Beach Rd. and US 41. Call (239) 784.2214 for more information or click
here
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Professional/Medical Office Space for Lease: Available Immediately. Centrally located at Pine Ridge and 41, 5185 Castello Drive Naples 34103. Spacious and bright with balcony in an office suite with a reception and waiting room. Tastefully furnished with all office amenities and services. For more information, call (239) 263-0966.
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Physician Office Share with staff: Available in North Naples. Flexible terms, Great building, Great location! Call Jeremy for details! (239) 898-3836.
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CCMS Circle of Friends Preferred Vendors
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COLLIER COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
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