Providence Oregon Clinician Update
News for Providence-employed providers and medical staff in Oregon
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Read ArticlePhysician 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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Read ArticleCaring well for transgender and gender diverse patients
Trans+ health training now available online for Providence-employed clinicians.
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Read ArticleEpic: 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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Read ArticleMasks 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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Read ArticleCOVID 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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Read ArticleWork 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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Read ArticleSee 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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Read ArticleDr. 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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Read ArticleEpic: 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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Read ArticleSave 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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Read ArticleSee 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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Read ArticleJoin 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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Read ArticleNew 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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Read ArticleNational drug shortage affecting chemotherapy medications
Providence leaders are monitoring supply, scaling mitigation plans and advocating nationally.
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Read ArticleImportant update: Providence and Cigna negotiations
Patients may have received a letter from Cigna about their ability to see a Providence provider or get Providence services at in-network rates. See an update from William Olson and Ben LeBlanc.
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Read ArticleChanges coming for Core Lab
William Olson explains changes with our Core Lab and outreach business, which provides patient lab services to our hospitals and clinics in Oregon and in the nearby Southwest Washington area.
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Read ArticleAlert: Protect yourself from organized theft of badges, credit cards
Our security team wants to alert you to an organized group of thieves targeting hospitals and clinics, to steal caregivers’ badges and credit cards. See five ways to protect yourself and others from t
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Read ArticleUpdated masking requirements in effect as of May 11
Caregiver masks are now highly recommended for most patient-facing encounters in hospitals and clinics. Learn more about our infection prevention strategies effective May 11.
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Read ArticleDo you prescribe opioids? Learn about a new DEA training requirement
The federal requirement takes effect June 27 for one-time training on treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
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Read ArticleDischarging to a skilled nursing facility? Medicare requirements are changing
As of May 11, patients enrolled in original Medicare will need a three-midnight inpatient stay before discharging to a skilled nursing facility.
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