Providence Provider Update News Team

  • William Olson to retire next year

    William Olson to retire next year

    After 35 years dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people across Oregon, William will conclude his work as Oregon’s chief executive in 2024.

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  • Review key workplace safety practices for clinicians

    Review key workplace safety practices for clinicians

    As we work to reinforce workplace safety training at Providence, we are reviewing key practices to help prevent violence in health care settings. This week, learn about de-escalation techniques.

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  • Marge Willis, D.N.P., RN, to lead patient logistics center

    Marge Willis, D.N.P., RN, to lead patient logistics center

    Joining us this week, Marge will oversee our patient logistics center, which coordinates intakes, discharges and transfers among Providence Oregon’s eight hospitals – 1,000 hospital beds in all.

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  • See schedule to earn medical education credits with ethics events, workshops

    Caregivers and clinicians are invited to earn continuing medical education credits at events featuring expert speakers and industry updates on important topics from our centers of excellence.

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  • Register now for lectureship on AI and cardiac care, Nov. 2

    Register now for lectureship on AI and cardiac care, Nov. 2

    Dr. David Ouyang will discuss using AI to flag hard-to-detect heart disease at a lectureship presented by Providence Foundations of Oregon. All are welcome to join the free event.

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  • Simplified return-to-work guidelines

    Simplified return-to-work guidelines

    Help keep our patients and communities safe by taking precautions to prevent the spread of respiratory illness. See new guidance for COVID, flu and RSV.

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  • Physician and Provider Survey runs from Oct 4. - Nov. 1

    Physician and Provider Survey runs from Oct 4. - Nov. 1

    The survey gives clinicians an opportunity to share meaningful input regarding our family of organizations.

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  • Caring well for transgender and gender diverse patients

    Caring well for transgender and gender diverse patients

    Trans+ health training now available online for Providence-employed clinicians.

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  • Epic: See what’s new

    Epic: See what’s new

    This update brings new order sets for alcohol withdrawal, and skin and soft tissue infections. There’s also improved visibility on measures to improve outcomes for aging patients.

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  • Schedule your flu shot! Vaccines keep you and others healthy

    Schedule your flu shot! Vaccines keep you and others healthy

    Clinicians must get a flu shot or decline by Oct. 31. Vaccination clinics are in Providence Oregon hospitals between now and the end of the month. See the schedule and plan to get your shot.

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  • Masks required while working with hospital patients

    Masks required while working with hospital patients

    The change comes as COVID tests have jumped to 15% positive, up from 4% in July.

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  • COVID cases on the rise: Help slow the spread

    COVID cases on the rise: Help slow the spread

    Recently, COVID tests jumped to 11% positive in Oregon, up from 4% in July. If you get sick, stay home from work and contact caregiver health. Also call caregiver health if you’re exposed to COVID.

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  • Work to integrate Alaris infusion pumps with Epic starts Aug. 15

    Work to integrate Alaris infusion pumps with Epic starts Aug. 15

    Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 15, many Alaris infusion pumps at Providence will begin integrating with Epic. See which hospitals and units are affected and what to expect.

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  • See upcoming opportunities to earn continuing medical education credits

    See upcoming opportunities to earn continuing medical education credits

    Join events featuring expert speakers and industry updates on important topics from our centers of excellence. They include a heart institute conference, ethics event, and grand rounds.

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  • Dr. Steve Bunnage to retire

    Dr. Steve Bunnage to retire

    Amanda Hayman, M.D., has accepted the position of division chief of surgery for Providence Portland. Dr. Hayman will partner with Dr. Bunnage in the coming months for a smooth transition.

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  • Epic: See what’s coming with the July 16 upgrade

    Epic: See what’s coming with the July 16 upgrade

    This month’s Epic upgrade brings new features for OR scheduling, calculating kidney-failure risk and more. Downtime will be 1-3 a.m., Sunday, July 16. See all the changes and how to route feedback.

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  • Save time using Epic: Join us for free Power User Training, July 14

    Save time using Epic: Join us for free Power User Training, July 14

    Power user classes are designed to increase the use of personalization settings, covering more than 150 tips and tricks.

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  • See what’s new in Epic for June and get a preview for July

    See what’s new in Epic for June and get a preview for July

    Coming this month in Epic: New order sets, Oregon ePOLST form update and more.

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  • Join ethics center events and grand rounds to earn continuing education credits

    Join ethics center events and grand rounds to earn continuing education credits

    Clinicians are invited to join events featuring expert speakers and industry updates on important topics from our centers of excellence, including ethics programs and grand rounds.

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  • New data fields added to Epic

    New data fields added to Epic

    Help us prepare for new state law requiring collection of expanded demographic information from patients. Get an overview and see resources for talking with patients about the demographic questions.

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