Providence Oregon Provider Update

As we prioritize protecting vulnerable patients, Providence Oregon will continue requiring masks for patient-facing encounters in hospitals and clinics. See what will change on April 3.

The Oregon Medical Board has received reports of phone scammers impersonating Board investigators. There have been other reports of callers impersonating law enforcement officers or DEA agents.

If you have orders saved on a preference list in Epic, you will need to update the preference list.

Lyn will serve as Oregon’s executive leader for digestive health, in addition to her current duties as executive director for Providence Cancer Institute in Oregon.

Brad Geiger has accepted the newly created role of executive director of specialty clinics. He’ll work with Dr. Dan Oseran, who is continuing as the specialty clinics’ chief medical officer.

Jennifer Gentry and William Olson explain how we’re advocating to support both our valued caregivers and our community.

Ambulatory Rheumatology teams encouraged to learn the new tools and workflows designed to help ease your way.

On Wednesday, Feb. 1, CDC issued a healthy advisory on the outbreak of extensively drug-resistant pseudomonas aeruginosa associated with artificial tears. See a summary of recent updates, along with p

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

On Tuesday, Jan. 31, Providence Oregon will stop requiring pre-admission COVID testing of most asymptomatic hospital patients. See the details and a review of recent studies supporting the change.

Starting Jan. 17, a new digital assistant tool within Epic called Pearl will help support primary care, express care and urgent care clinicians regarding patients and specialists.

Providence is forming a partnership with Gastroenterology Consultants, PC, to continue access to high-quality, sustainable gastroenterology services in the community.

Screening will be turned on in Epic on Nov. 29. See what will initiate the Ebola risk flag, as well as what to do if someone screens positive for potential Ebola.

You're invited to join online events featuring expert speakers and industry updates from our centers of excellence. Register now for ethics programs, grand rounds and workshops.

William shares five reasons he’s thankful for you, along with an ask. Would you please take time to let at least three people here at Providence know you are grateful for them?

The updated brochure is a pledge of inclusivity for our patients and our caregivers, in addition to meeting regulatory requirements. See what’s new.