CCMS Elert: Coronavirus Updates, News Briefs, Scholarship Applications

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December 30, 2021

CCMS Mission:

Serve the needs of our physician members so they can better serve the needs of the community

In this Issue:

News Briefs, Member Notices & COVID-19 Updates, Events, Member Spotlights, Healthcare Scholarship

Applications Open

News Briefs:

(FMA) 2021 regulatory report for Florida physicians: "Read our year-end regulatory overview by Assistant General Counsel Mary Thomas, Esq., for important updates from the state boards of medicine, nursing, and pharmacy." - FMA 2021 regulatory report

CDC recommend shorter COVID isolation, quarantine: “U.S. health officials on Monday cut isolation restrictions for Americans who catch the coronavirus from 10 to five days, and similarly shortened the time that close contacts need to quarantine.” - AP News

Pressure builds against doctors peddling false virus claims: “At least a dozen regulatory boards (...) recently issued sanctions against some doctors, but many of the most prolific promoters of COVID-19 falsehoods still have unblemished medical licenses.” - AP News

Omicron now the dominant U.S. Covid strain at 73% of cases, CDC data shows: “The rapidly spreading omicron variant is now the dominant Covid strain in the U.S., representing 73% of sequenced cases, according to data published Monday (12/20) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.” - CNBC

NCH Baker Hospital opens new emergency department: “NCH Baker is opening its new emergency department on Monday (12/20), with larger rooms that offer more privacy and state-of-the-art equipment to make it easier to treat people faster.” WINK News

EXPLAINER: New easy-to-use COVID-19 pills come with a catch: “The challenge is getting tested, getting a prescription and starting the pills in a short window (within five days of the start of symptoms). U.S. regulators authorized Pfizer’s pill, Paxlovid, and Merck’s molnupiravir last week.” - AP News

Southwest Florida hospitals have no monoclonal treatments that work on omicron variant of COVID-19: “Southwest Florida's largest hospital operators have run out or are waiting on their first shipments of a type of monoclonal antibody treatment considered to be the most effective against the omicron variant of COVID-19 now quickly spreading throughout Florida.” - News-Press

New COVID-19 cases in US soar to highest levels on record: “More than a year after the vaccine was rolled out, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to their highest level on record at over 265,000 per day on average, a surge driven largely by the highly contagious omicron variant.” - AP News

Member Notices:

CCMS COVID Vaccine PSA: English

CCMS COVID Vaccine PSA: Spanish

COVID-19 Resources

For a full list visit ccmsonline.org

Vaccine Resources:

- OSHA vaccine mandate penalties to start Jan. 10

- Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination Operational Planning Guide

- Pfizer one-page guide on formulation

- How to have crucial conversations with vaccine-hesitant patients | AMA STEPS Forward™ toolkit on adult immunization

- Vaccine Flyers: English | Spanish | Creole

- Employer Mandated Vaccinations, Sample Policy and Procedures Form

Outpatient Treatment & Monoclonal Antibodies:

- Important Updates Regarding Monoclonal Antibody Therapeutics Distribution (9/17/21)

- NCH outpatient for monoclonal antibodies: Updated Order Set | Pediatric Packet (Providers who do not have NCH ordering privileges contact (239) 624-0940 for a telemedicine patient evaluation and receive patient orders.)

- What's new | COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines (nih.gov)

- Lee Health Monoclonal Orders

More updates and resources available online

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Voter Registration Deadline - 2022 City of Naples Election

In order to vote in the 2022 City of Naples Election, eligible residents who reside within the Naples city limits must be registered to vote by 12:00AM Mon., Jan. 3rd. Voter registration is available online as well as in person at one of the Supervisor of Elections office locations. More info

FMA's Medical License Renewal Guide

Is your Florida medical license set to expire on Jan. 31, 2022 (MDs), or March 31, 2022 (DOs)? Read the FMA 2022 Florida medical license renewal guides for allopathic physicians and osteopathic physicians. Keep these guide handy to avoid renewal delays and get up to speed on exemptions and CME benefits.

Read Allopathic Guide >

Read Osteopathic Guide >

Renew Your CCMS/CCMSA Membership Today!

CCMS: The 2022 CCMS dues deadline is tomorrow, Dec. 31, 2021. Look for invoices to arrive in the mail soon for members who pay individually, or to practice administrators for group payment. Members and groups can also pay online at ccmsonline.org/membership. If you are enrolled in autopay and have any changes or questions, please email us or call (239) 435-7727 at your earliest convenience. Thank you for renewing!

CCMS Alliance: CCMSA invites physician spouses and CCMS members to join/renew their membership in the Alliance - CCMSA President's Letter/Membership Form

Renew CCMS Membership >

Renew CCMSA Alliance Membership >

CCMS Physician Member Survey Results:

View our responses on member physicians who are accepting new patients to help with your referral needs. Member physician who would like to be included, be sure to complete the CCMS Member Survey to help us better connect with CCMS members, and connect members with each other. The survey also offers to collect and share member cell phones with each other for those who provide permission solely for this purpose. To request a list of members who’ve given permission, contact CCMS.

View Survey responses >

Complete the CCMS Member Survey >

Physician Wellness Wellness Program:

Article of the week: "3 ways doctors can find the courage to tell their burnout stories"

Confidential, cost-free counseling/coaching sessions with the CCMS Physician Wellness Program (operating via telehealth or in-person during the COVID-19 outbreak) are open to all CCMS physician members. *Update: CCMS is extending the offer of sessions to non-member physicians during the pandemic.

Learn more / Schedule a session >

Upcoming Events:

NOTICE: All current event dates subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Postponed due to COVID-19: CCMS New Member Welcome Reception

Previously Fri., Jan. 14, 6:30PM, Wyndemere Country Club, stay tuned for new date

Free for CCMS physician members and one guest each, as well as CCMS Circle of Friends vendors (two attendees per company). Thank you to title sponsor, Solas Wealth.

CCMS "After 5 Social"

Thurs., Jan. 27, 6:00PM (date is subject to change), Terracina Grand

Free for CCMS physician members, prospective members, and 1 guest each.

Partner Events:

Note: Click here for information on various CME courses available

Postponed: SWFL Retired Physicians Association Event

Wed., Jan. 5

This event has been postponed to a future date TBD.

FMA: Florida Mandatory CME via livestream OR in-person

Fri., Jan. 7., 9:00AM

In-person option at NCH Telford Auditorium

Virtual via FMA Livestream

Maintain your Florida license & address key issues that affect FL-licensed physicians. 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Cost in-person: No charge (no RSVP needed). Cost for FMA virtual livestream: Free for FMA members, $450 non-members.

What’s New in Eye Care?

Mon. Jan. 24, 11:30AM, The Club at Olde Cypress

Event will feature the University of Michigan’s internationally renowned Paul P. Lee, M.D., J.D. (Director, W.K. Kellogg Eye Center) who will give an overview of advances in eye care and answer questions about these advances and innovations in treatment for more common disorders. Cost $65. AAUM Member-Discounted Admission: $55. Includes lunch. More info

Naples Cardiovascular Summit: Advances in Cardiology for Primary Care

Fri., Feb. 25, 7:00AM | Sat., Feb. 26, 7:00AM, Arthrex One Conference Center

Healthcare providers are invited to join for first-of-its-kind event. This inaugural cardiovascular summit brings together experts to discuss innovations from the field of cardiology. Cost: $75 Physicians | $50 Nurses | $50 APP’s and 1st Responders | Free Medical Residents & Students. More info

2022 Imagine Solutions Conference

Mon. March 7, 8:30AM, Arthrex One Conference Center

Featuring 20 world class thought leaders including healthcare speakers Sean Carroll, Vice President of Science Education at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and Ray Jordan, CCO, Moderna. $700 per person. More info

CCMS Member Spotlights:

Email your news to CCMS to be included in the next issue

Drs. Rebekah Bernard and James Talano were featured in the èBella èXtra article which highlighted the SWFPA and NCH contributions to the CCMS Physician Wellness Program.

In addition, Dr. Bernard was featured in the WINK news article COVID-19 testing increasing before Christmas.

Dr. Kiran Gill authored the èBella èXtra article The Choice is Yours.

Several CCMS members where featured in the Naples Florida Weekly article CCMS Honors Physician of the Year at annual meeting celebration.

Foundation of CCMS Accepting Applications for Scholarships for Medical / Healthcare Students

The board of directors of the Foundation of Collier County Medical Society is officially accepting applications through March 31, 2022 for two scholarship award programs: the Dr. William Lascheid Memorial Scholarship for medical students and Healthcare Student Scholarships for students enrolled in or accepted to healthcare degree programs.

Applications and requirements are available at ccmsfoundation.org, or may be obtained by calling the Foundation of CCMS, (239) 435-7727 or emailing info@ccmsonline.org. Information about the 2021 Scholarship Winners is also online.

Classified Ads:

OB/GYN Resident Seeking Employment Opportunities: 3rd year resident at LSU-Shreveport. Received M.D. degree from Florida State University. 2016 Foundation of CCMS Scholarship recipient. Born/raised in Collier County, looking to return home to practice. Contact info: Karisa Brown, MD; cell (239) 601-1896

Concierge outpatient practice in downtown Naples seeking LPN/MA. Must have experience in taking vital signs, scheduling appointments, Cerner EMRs, performing EKGs, and phlebotomy. Candidates must be professional, team players with customer service skills. Benefits include paid holidays, PTO, 401K, and health insurance. Monday-Friday shifts. If interested, please email resume to Susan.

CCMS member home for sale: Grand Waterfront home, Royal Harbor on canal, 4900 sq ft, two stories with elevator, 2 boat lifts, exterior and interior with kitchen upgrades 2020-2021. Contact John, Morguard Management at (504) 579-4672.

Board-certified anesthesiologist/pain medicine specialist interested in office space share. Physician with pain medicine/addiction treatment practice in Washington, D.C. looking to open office in Naples area and share space with another physician. More information at dcpaindoc.com. If interested, contact John Dombrowski M.D. FASA at (202) 345-1784.

Busy physician office in North Naples is seeking medical assistant who is highly skilled, motivated and experience is a plus. This is a fast paced, growing practice and candidates must be self-starter, multi-tasked and highly motivated. Please call Jennifer at (239) 591-2803.

Neighborhood Health Clinic is seeking a Part Time Database Assistant to join the Development team as an integral internal representative, working with the donor base, fundraising objectives, donor and volunteer relationships, and independent projects. Contact CDO Keith Maples at (239) 529-2264.

Naples pediatric practice seeking NP or PA for 3 to 5 days a week. Please contact CCMS if interested.