Providence Oregon Clinician Update

News for Providence-employed providers and medical staff in Oregon

  • See upcoming conferences, classes and events on neuroscience, ethics and more

    See upcoming conferences, classes and events on neuroscience, ethics and more

    Caregivers and clinicians are invited to earn continuing medical education credits by joining online and in-person events. See the latest schedule featuring expert speakers and industry updates.

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  • Service Disruption Update: Dragon Medical One, Dragon Medical SpeechKit

    Service Disruption Update: Dragon Medical One, Dragon Medical SpeechKit

    Microsoft + Nuance has identified and is working to address degraded performance issues resulting from the CrowdStrike defect remediation process for Dragon Medical One and Dragon Medical SpeechKit.

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  • It's a new year for our graduate medical education programs

    It's a new year for our graduate medical education programs

    We have eight total inpatient and outpatient programs with 95 fellows in Oregon, and now 200 new residents and fellows start across our system this month.

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  • Epic Sapphire release to go live July 28

    Epic Sapphire release to go live July 28

    Patients will soon be able to specify test results method in MyChart, major Epic release coming July 28.

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  • Beware of email, text and phone call scams related to CrowdStrike

    Beware of email, text and phone call scams related to CrowdStrike

    Bad actors are taking advantage of the situation with phishing attempts. Please be vigilant.

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  • New policy offers early screening for patient financial assistance

    New policy offers early screening for patient financial assistance

    Hospital patients are now getting an early look at whether they might be eligible for financial assistance – before they get their first bill.

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  • New physician associate title change in Oregon

    New physician associate title change in Oregon

    Gov. Tina Kotek recently signed legislation that will make Oregon the first state to officially change the title of "physician assistant."

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  • Esteemed infectious disease physician retires after 34 years

    Esteemed infectious disease physician retires after 34 years

    Ron Dworkin, M.D., retired June 30 after 34 years with Providence. Read more about his remarkable career.

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  • The Oregon Clinic moves to Providence instance of Epic

    The Oregon Clinic moves to Providence instance of Epic

    A big change is coming to The Oregon Clinic, thanks to a partnership with Providence. Get a physician’s perspective on how their move to Epic will benefit both patients and clinicians.

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  • Hospital staffing law: Nurse-to-patient ratios start June 1

    Hospital staffing law: Nurse-to-patient ratios start June 1

    As Oregon’s hospital staffing law takes effect, our highest priority continues to be ensuring safe, high-quality care, and preserving access for our community. Learn what to expect.

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  • Xiaoyan Huang, M.D., named chief medical officer for Providence High Performing Network

    Xiaoyan Huang, M.D., named chief medical officer for Providence High Performing Network

    Dr. Huang joins Providence High Performing Network after her success at Providence Heart Institute.

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  • Get tools for informed consent with high-risk patients at May 3 symposium

    Get tools for informed consent with high-risk patients at May 3 symposium

    This free event at Providence Portland Medical Center is presented by the Oregon regional surgery and orthopedics program, and includes a buffet dinner.

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  • Changes to masking requirements begin April 29

    Changes to masking requirements begin April 29

    Caregiver masks will be highly recommended for most patient-facing encounters in hospitals and clinics.

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  • Automated surgical scheduling rollout underway

    Automated surgical scheduling rollout underway

    Learn how we’re improving surgical efficiency with a new system to automatically schedule elective surgeries at acute-care facilities.

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  • In support of our doctors

    In support of our doctors

    Learn about a gift being made to support Oregon’s physician wellness programs, in this message from Central Division’s chief medical officer, Dr. Elizabeth Ransom.

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  • Security officers to begin wearing body cameras in early April

    Security officers to begin wearing body cameras in early April

    The cameras will further enhance the safety of our caregivers, patients and visitors. Learn what to expect, review the policy, and see answers to questions.

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  • Register for wellness and efficiency summit at Skamania Lodge, May 2-4

    Register for wellness and efficiency summit at Skamania Lodge, May 2-4

    The event is open to all employed Providence Oregon physicians and advance practice providers who work in the inpatient setting.

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  • Join upcoming events on health care ethics, neurocritical care, ADHD and more

    Join upcoming events on health care ethics, neurocritical care, ADHD and more

    Caregivers and clinicians are invited to earn continuing education credits by joining online and in-person events.

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  • Annual workplace safety (HazCom) training opens March 25 in Qstream

    Annual workplace safety (HazCom) training opens March 25 in Qstream

    Every year, caregivers from Providence and its family of organizations must refresh our knowledge of workplace safety and complete the HazCom education. This is required by OSHA.

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  • CDC updates don’t apply to health care settings

    CDC updates don’t apply to health care settings

    New guidance for respiratory viruses is aimed at protecting communities; not health care settings. If you’re sick, stay home.

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