COVID-19 Resources

For a full list visit ccmsonline.org

- Pediatric Vaccination Operational Planning Guide

- Pfizer one-page guide

- Conversations with vaccine-hesitant patients | AMA STEPS Forward™ toolkit on adult immunization

- Vaccine Flyers for Physician Offices: English | Spanish | Creole

- Employer Mandated Vaccinations, Sample Policy and Procedures Form

- CDC's latest mask guidance

- NCH Outpatient Order Set for monoclonal antibodies | Pediatric Packet (Providers without NCH ordering privileges call 239-624-0940 for a telemedicine patient evaluation and receive patient orders.)

- Lee Health Monoclonal Orders

Women's Health Forum Call for Speakers - Deadline Approaching:

Reminder, CCMS member physicians are invited to submit applications to speak at the 13th Annual CCMS Women's Health Forum, Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Naples United Church of Christ. This popular event is an educational forum for the public as a service to our community. Complete the interest form and return to CCMS by this Monday, November 15th.

For information on being a sponsor or exhibitor, see our exhibitor form. CCMS members who are solo practitioners receive special rates.

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Renew Your CCMS/CCMSA Membership Today!

CCMS: The 2022 CCMS dues deadline is 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

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Invitation to join CCMS Committees:

Membership in CCMS committees is open to all CCMS physician members. If you are interested in serving on any CCMS committees, including the new CCMS ad hoc Committee on Diversity, Health Equity, and Inclusion, please contact April Donahue, CCMS Executive Director / (239) 435-7727.



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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.



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Physician Wellness Wellness Program:



Article of the week: "What doctors wish patients knew about physician burnout"

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.



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Biden Administration Rules on Vaccination Mandates

American Medical Association

(Editors Note: On 11/6, Reuters reported that "U.S. federal appeals court freezes Biden's vaccine rule for companies" This freeze does not apply to healthcare facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid as described below).

Today (11/4) the Biden administration released two rules mandating vaccination in the workplace. First, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) mandating that health care workers at facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid to be fully vaccinated –either two doses of Pfizer or Moderna, or one dose of Johnson & Johnson – by January 4th. Second, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is issuing an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring employers with 100 or more employees to ensure each of their workers at is fully vaccinated or tests for COVID-19 on at least a weekly basis by January 4th. OSHA will also require employers to provide paid-time for employees to get vaccinated, and ensure all unvaccinated workers wear a face mask in the workplace.

The facility types covered by the CMS IFR are hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, dialysis facilities, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities. The requirement applies to both clinical and non-clinical staff at these facilities, including: employees, students, trainees, and volunteers. Additionally, this also includes individuals who provide care, treatment, or other services for the facility and/or its patients under contract. It also applies to physicians admitting and/or treating patients in a facility. This regulation does not apply to physician offices (unless part of a larger system) because they are not subject to CMS health and safety regulations. The CMS IFR takes priority over other federal vaccination requirements. While the IFR goes into effect immediately, CMS will accept comments for 60 days. 

The vaccine mandate applies to all employers under OSHA jurisdiction of at least 100 employees firm- or corporate-wide, but does not include employees who do not report to a workplace where other employees are present. Employers must determine vaccine status of all employees, obtain proof of vaccination from all employees, and maintain records of employee vaccination status. Employers must also provide support for employee vaccination, including at least four hours of paid leave to receive the vaccine, as well as reasonable paid time off for recovery of vaccine side effects. Employees who elect to not receive the vaccination will be subject to weekly testing, but employers are not required to cover those testing expenses.

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