Practicing to the top of your license
Jump into scope discussions with new tools
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Scope of practice determinations should always be guided by health care professionals’ education, clinical training and competency testing. Already seeing the next round of proposed scope expansions on the horizon, the CMS policy and advocacy team developed a toolkit all members can use to advocate for thoughtful approaches to scope of practice that holds patient safety paramount.
Join the effort! Each section includes data, fact sheets, sample letters and digital graphics to share by email and social media. Explore the toolkit and use it in your discussions with policymakers.
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Last chance to enter to win! |
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This is the last week to enter the COMPAC/SDC fundraising challenge! Your donation and/or referral of a colleague to donate are your tickets to enter. Act before Friday, Oct. 1 for a chance to win a great prize and shore up our coffers for what is sure to be another active legislative session. Go to cms.org/contribute
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The CSU Health Network at Colorado State University is recruiting for a Director of Psychiatry Services.
The Director of Psychiatry Services has administrative responsibility for the management of Psychiatry Services and provides leadership, direction, and clinical supervision in accordance with departmental, organizational, and University goals and objectives.
This position provides patient care; supervises, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care; develops and implements programmatic plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current regulations; develops and administers comprehensive programs that responds to patient demographic needs; supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to Psychiatry Services; and effectively utilizes employee resources and time responsibilities for the department.
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Headlines from the 151st CMS Annual Meeting |
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Above: Watch the recording of the virtual 151st Annual Meeting.
Below: Read a recap of the Sept. 17 CMS Board of Directors meeting and annual meeting by Immediate Past President Sami Diab, MD
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Spread the word: State to provide rapid at-home tests at no cost
Colorado is distributing free rapid COVID-19 over the counter (OTC) self tests directly to people’s homes. The program uses Abbott BinaxNOW™ rapid antigen tests that show results within 15 minutes. The program has been specifically designed to provide parents, guardians, and caregivers some peace of mind by making it easy to test school-aged children and help keep schools open. Individuals must apply through the CDPHE rapid at-home testing program website. Share this widely with your patients. |
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Must you or your staff get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Do you work at a licensed health care facility in Colorado as an employee, direct contractor or support staff?
If yes, you and/or your staff must receive a COVID-19 vaccine or qualify for an exemption. The first dose must be received by Sept. 31 and the second dose (if applicable) must be received by Oct. 31, 2021, as well as any booster in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
HOWEVER: Physicians who own or work for an independent practice are not employees of a licensed healthcare facility and are not subject to this vaccine mandate.
Do you work in Denver in a clinical setting (doctor office, clinic, urgent care center, non-ambulatory surgical structure, and non-urgent care medical structure), care facility, hospital, limited health care setting or any entity providing home care to patients?
If yes, you and/or your staff must be fully vaccinated by Sept. 30, 2021 or qualify for an exemption.
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Save the date: Colorado Consortium annual meeting and provider education symposium
Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Annual Meeting: Thursday, Oct. 28, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Consortium 4th annual provider education symposium, focusing on the fentanyl crisis: Friday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Has telemedicine changed in your practice since March-May 2020?
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Thanks to our Partners in Medicine
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Upcoming CMS meetings
All Colorado Medical Society committee meetings are open to all CMS members. All are held via Zoom unless otherwise noted. Find a full list of events here: cms.org/events. Questions? Contact membership@cms.org.
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Independent Physician Task Force - Friday, Oct. 1, 12 - 1 p.m. Register
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Employed Physician Task Force - Monday, Oct. 4, 7 - 8 p.m. Register
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Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury Committee - Wednesday, Oct. 6, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Register
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Physician Mindfulness Group Meeting - Thursday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m.
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Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury Committee - Wednesday, Nov. 3, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Register
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Committee on Education and Accreditation - Thursday, Nov. 4, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Register
Registration is required for most meetings. Non-members or those unable to be identified at the time of the meeting will be removed from the meeting. Unsure if you are a CMS member? Email membership@cms.org.
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