Past webinars: COVID-19
Download associated materials and watch past COVID-19 themed webinars hosted or co-hosted by the Alberta Medical Association.
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Series: Omicron Update
- A Deeper Dive on Community Management
- Preparing for the Post-Holiday Surge
- What We Know and What We Can Do
Series: COVID Talks for Docs
Series: Maintaining and Optimizing Your Practice During Times of Rapid Change
- CME accreditation for this series
- Practical Solutions for Community Specialists Today and Tomorrow
- Optimizing Clinic & PCN Team Supports to Enhance Patient Care using Panel Management Processes
- Meeting Patients' Needs: Stepwise Approach to Delivering Care for Primary and Specialty Care Clinics
General
- Lessons Learned: Community COVID Vaccination Proof-of-Concept
- Primary Care's Relaunch - Practical Approaches for the "New Normal"
- The Alberta COVID 19 Relaunch Plan: What We Know Today
- AMA Business Viability in Times of Crisis
- Virtual Care codes and March 31 changes to the SOMB
- Getting started with Virtual Care and help with privacy, tools and billing
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April 27, 2022
Webinar #9 COVID Talks for Docs
Webinar #9 responded to common and emerging questions from primary care and other generalist physicians about Paxlovid™, including why the transition to primary care, what supports are available and what processes do clinics need to have in place to support prescribing Paxlovid.
Resources from this webinar
- Presentation slides from this webinar
- AHS Paxlovid Testing Advice for Primary Care Providers
- AHS Outpatient Treatment for COVID-19
- AHS COVID-19 Information for Community Physicians
- Clinical questions – Contact OCTP team for advice via RAAPID
- AHS Paxlovid Outpatient Prescribing Clinical Resource
- Alberta Blue Cross Pharmacy Locator
- AHS Paxlovid for LCT DSL
January 11, 2022
Omicron Update: A Deeper Dive on Community Management
Following up from the Omicron Update on January 3, our speakers shared the latest information on managing COVID in community to help prepare practices for increasing numbers of COVID patients.
Community physicians can email phc@ahs.ca with general questions about COVID-19.
Resources from this webinar:
- Webinar Q&A
- Presentation slides from this webinar
- COVID-19 Guidance for Community Providers
- Simplified Guidance for Clinic Staff
- Red, Amber, Green (RAG) Clinic Screening Tool
- Limited Time No Cost PPE Distribution Order Form
- AHS Seal Check KN95
- Alberta Government Travel Requirements
- Alberta Government Accessing RAT at Home
- Alberta Self-Report of COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Results
- COVID-19 Primary Care Adult and Pediatric Management Pathways
- COVID-19 Assessment and Testing Tool
- Sotrovimab Program
- Hospital Transitions to Community for COVID-19 Patients
- AHS Post-COVID-19 Rehabilitation Provider and Patient Resources
January 3, 2022
Omicron Update: Preparing for the Post-Holiday Surge
Webinar recording that provides practical information in managing the expected surge of COVID cases in the community. Following up from the ACFP Omicron Update on December 23, our speakers shared the latest information on: PPE, COVID testing, managing COVID in community to help prepare practices for increasing numbers of COVID patients.
Resources from this webinar:
- Webinar Q&A
- COVID-19 Patient Resources - www.albertadoctors.org/covid2022
- COVID-19 PPE Distribution to Community Providers
- COVID-19 Guidance for Community Providers
- Presentation slides from this webinar
December 23, 2021
Omicron Update: What we know and what you can do
Webinar recording of the panel discussion regarding the Omicron variant.
Panelists included:
- Dr. Rosana Salvaterra, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health
- Dr. Michelle Warren, AMA President
- Dr. Mark Joffe, Vice President and Medical Director, AHS
- Dr. Ernst Greyvenstein, PCN Physician Lead Calgary Zone
- Dr. Jia Hu, CEO and Co-Founder of 19 To Zero
Resources from this webinar:
June 9, 2021
Webinar #8: COVID Talks for Docs
Webinar Series: Adapting to Increasing COVID Care Needs in your Practice
Webinar #8 responded to common and emerging questions from primary care and other generalist physicians (i.e., pediatricians, internal medicine) about COVID-19, including how results from recent studies may impact vaccination plans in Alberta and current and future COVID-19 strategies in Alberta.
Resources from this webinar:
- Management of COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Errors and Deviations
- AHS COVID-19 Variant of Concern Testing Update memo
- NACI Rapid Response: Interchangeability of Authorized COVID-19 Vaccines
- Alberta Second Dose AstraZeneca Decision Aid
- University of Waterloo Second Dose AstraZeneca Decision Aid
- PHAC Communiqué to Health Practitioners on Myocarditis after COVID-19 Vaccination
- NACI Recommendation on Pfizer in Youth ages 12-18
- AHS Patient Information Sheet on COVID-19 Immunization in Pregnancy
April 30, 2021
Lessons Learned: Community COVID Vaccination Proof-of-Concept
This webinar included presentations from community physicians that participated in the community COVID-19 vaccination proof-of-concept which offered vaccines to eligible patients and tested new processes ahead of a tentative province-wide rollout in May.
March 31, 2021
Webinar #7: COVID Talks for Docs
Webinar Series: Adapting to Increasing COVID Care Needs in your Practice
Webinar #7 responded to common and emerging questions from primary care and other generalist physicians (i.e., pediatricians, internal medicine) about potential long term health effects of a COVID-19 infection.
March 17, 2021
Webinar #6: COVID Talks for Docs
Webinar Series: Adapting to Increasing COVID Care Needs in your Practice
Webinar #6 responded to common and emerging questions from primary care and other generalist physicians (i.e., pediatricians, internal medicine) about the COVID-19 vaccination planning.
Resources from this webinar:
- Expression of Interest
- Alberta COVID-19 pharmacy immunization program
- Alberta COVID-19 Vaccine Program
- Detailed breakdown of eligible health conditions in phase 2B
- 'Be a Vaccine Positive Clinic' toolkit - albertadoctors.org/BacktheVax
- National Primary Care COVID-19 Immunization toolkit
March 3, 2021
Webinar #5: COVID Talks for Docs
Webinar Series: Adapting to Increasing COVID Care Needs in your Practice
This was the fifth webinar in the bi-weekly series on the care and management of COVID-19 patients in the community. Webinar #5 was designed to support physicians’ mental health in a rapidly changing environment.
Resources from this webinar:
January 6, 2021:
Webinar #4: COVID Talks for Docs
Webinar Series: Adapting to Increasing COVID Care Needs in your Practice
This was the fourth webinar in the series "Adapting to Increasing COVID Care Needs in your Practice". This webinar responded to common and emerging questions from primary care and other generalist physicians (i.e., pediatricians, internal medicine) about the COVID-19 vaccine. Participants had time to ask questions related to managing patient and practice needs during COVID-19, including COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy and addressing vaccine hesitancy.
Resources from the January 6 webinar:
- AHS COVID-19 Health Professional Immunization Information
- AHS COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs
- AHS COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sheet
- AHS COVID-19 Health Professional Immunization Information
- AHS COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions for Community Physicians
- World Health Organization Vaccine Tracker
December 17, 2020:
Webinar #3: COVID Talks for Docs
Webinar Series: Adapting to Increasing COVID Care Needs in your Practice
This was the third webinar in the series "Adapting to Increasing COVID Care Needs in your Practice". The webinar responded to common and emerging questions from primary care and other community based physicians (i.e., pediatricians, internal medicine). Participants had time to ask questions related to managing patient and practice needs during COVID-19, including when to use which personal protective equipment and practical tips on setting up your office.
Resources from the December 17 webinar:
- ACTT Virtual Appointment Guide
- AHS Memo on COVID-19 Lab Results Routed to Community Physicians
- COVID-19 General Relaunch Guidance
- CPSA Advice to the profession. COVID-19: Virtual Care
- Lab bulletin: Changes to Respiratory Viral Testing: COVID-19, Influenza/RSV, and Respiratory Pathogen Panel
- Memorandum - Continuous Use of Eye Protection and COVID-19 Exposure for Health care Workers
- Organize Time and Space for Patient & Staff Safety
- PPE Doffing Poster
- PPE Donning Poster
December 2, 2020:
Webinar #2: COVID Talks for Docs
Webinar Series: Adapting to Increasing COVID Care Needs in your Practice
This was the second webinar in the series "Adapting to Increasing COVID Care Needs in your Practice". The webinar responded to common and emerging questions from primary care and other generalist physicians (i.e., pediatricians, internal medicine). Participants had time to ask questions related to managing patient and practice needs during COVID-19, including managing COVID-19 results – practice management tips and tricks and close contact management.
Resources from the December 2 webinar:
- COVID-19 Zonal Pathways - Alberta College of Family Physicians
- AHS Reporting Close Contacts
- AHS email address to update contact information: APL.DataIntegrityPhysBuild@albertahealthservices.ca
- University of Calgary COVID Corner Webinars
November 18, 2020:
Webinar #1: COVID Talks for Docs
Webinar Series: Adapting to Increasing COVID Care Needs in your Practice
This was the first webinar in the series "Adapting to Increasing COVID Care Needs in your Practice". The webinar responded to common and emerging questions from primary care and other generalist physicians (i.e., pediatricians, internal medicine). Participants had time to ask questions related to managing patient and practice needs during COVID-19, including maintaining safety for physicians, teams and patients; using panel management practices to provide care to those patients you worry about; and managing surges and risks.
Resources from the November 18 webinar:
- AHS Community physician web page
- AMA Meeting Patients’ Needs: Algorithm for Today’s Primary and Specialty Care Teams
- COVID-19 Cases in Alberta
- COVID-19 Zonal Pathways
- CPSA COVID-19 page
- Re-introduction of in-person primary care (example tool from Ontario)
May 22, 2020:
Primary Care's Relaunch - Practical Approaches for the "New Normal"
As relaunch begins in Alberta, primary care physicians share their experiences and tips for identifying patient needs and managing care for at risk patients. The discussion includes how to support patient care by leveraging panel management processes, maximizing capacity of the clinic team and PCN resources, and planning to ensure ongoing patient access and continuity of care.
- View presentation slides
- Executive summary and associated links
- Supporting Resources and Q & A summary
May 11, 2020:
The Alberta COVID 19 Relaunch Plan: What We Know Today
Leaders from Alberta Health, Alberta Health Services, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta and the Alberta Medical Association provide key updates and respond to question on the Alberta COVID-19 phased relaunch plan. Areas of discussion include considerations for community practices to ensure the safety of patients and staff, including reference to the CPSA COVID-19 Reopening Practice guidelines, and Alberta Health Services plan to resume non-urgent scheduled procedures and other services.
- View presentation slides
- Community health clinic provincial re-launch readiness checklist
- AHS Information for community physicians – Novel coronavirus
- Supporting Resources and Q & A Summary
CME accreditation
How to claim CME credits for your participation in the Maintaining and Optimizing your Practice During Times of Rapid Change AMA Webinar Series.
May 8, 2020:
Practical Solutions for Community Specialists Today and Tomorrow
Webinar Series: Maintaining and Optimizing Your Practice During Times of Rapid Change
This community specialist led session starts with an overview of the mandate and direction of the Specialty Care Alliance. The overview is followed by several community specialists sharing their practical experience and tips on how they are addressing current challenges by incorporating Community Information Integration and secure communications into their workflows.
- View presentation slides
- Supporting resources and Q & A summary
- How to claim CME credits for this session
May 1, 2020:
Optimizing Clinic & PCN Team Supports to Enhance Patient Care using Panel Management Processes
Webinar Series: Maintaining and Optimizing Your Practice During Times of Rapid Change
Primary care physicians and Primary Care Network (PCN) leaders share their experience and tips on how they manage their panel of patients leveraging clinic and PCN resources, and enhance care for at risk patients using a PCN and Zonal management approach. The Panel Management Tool Kit is highlighted.
- View presentation slides
- Supporting resources and Q & A Summary
- How to claim CME credits for this session
April 24, 2020:
Meeting Patients' Needs: Stepwise Approach to Delivering Care for Primary and Specialty Care Clinics
Webinar Series: Maintaining and Optimizing Your Practice During Times of Rapid Change
Primary care and community specialists share their experience and tips on how they organize their clinic space to keep patients and staff safe, while optimizing the clinic team for all aspects of care delivery. Other topics include identifying what work can be done today to meet the patient's needs and protect your capacity for tomorrow, virtual and in-person appointment options and managing patients discharged from hospital.
- View presentation slides.
- Learn more about panel management and view the Algorithm for Today's Primary and Specialty Care Teams, introduced on slides 16-19.
- Supporting Resources and Q & A Summary
- How to claim CME credits for this session
April 9, 2020:
AMA Business Viability in Times of Crisis
Physicians are facing considerable business viability pressures from the impacts of both the COVID-19 pandemic and the government’s unilateral implementation of their Physician Funding Framework. In an effort to simplify and coordinate information, the AMA has assembled subject-matter-experts to create a simplified and practical source of truth for government subsidies and human resource practices. View presentation slides.
April 3, 2020:
Virtual Care codes and March 31 changes to the SOMB
The AMA hosted a webinar focused on Virtual Care codes and the March 31, 2020 Schedule of Medical Benefits changes.
The information herein is what was known on the date of the seminar. Any intervening changes in the SOMB are not reflected in the slide deck. For full information please ensure to check the AMA Fee Navigator® and direct any questions to Health Economics.
March 27, 2020:
Getting started with Virtual Care and help with privacy, tools and billing
The AMA hosted two webinars for Alberta physicians, focusing on how to start using Virtual Care for patient care while minimizing risk of exposure to patients, staff and physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics covered included getting started with Virtual Care, privacy, tools and billing. The two sessions were merged into one recording. View presentation slides