Providence Oregon Provider Update

News for Providence-employed providers and medical staff in Oregon

  • Update on masking requirements effective April 3

    Update on masking requirements effective April 3

    We now have new details on our new masking requirements that begin April 3. Read on for answers to common questions, signs, and information to share with patients and visitors.

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  • Epic upgrade coming April 16

    Epic upgrade coming April 16

    Get a preview of the changes, including new Secure Chat status of Offline and Do Not Disturb.

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  • Changes to masking requirements begin April 3

    Changes to masking requirements begin April 3

    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.

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  • Scam targeting physicians: See warning from state of Oregon

    Scam targeting physicians: See warning from state of Oregon

    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.

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  • Referral lab is changing from ARUP to LabCorp; see how this affects Epic

    Referral lab is changing from ARUP to LabCorp; see how this affects Epic

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

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  • Lyn Dobrunick to lead Providence Digestive Health Institute

    Lyn Dobrunick to lead Providence Digestive Health Institute

    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.

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  • Brad Geiger named executive director of PMG specialty clinics

    Brad Geiger named executive director of PMG specialty clinics

    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.

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  • House Bill 2697: Providence advocates supporting both caregivers and patients

    House Bill 2697: Providence advocates supporting both caregivers and patients

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

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  • Improvements to Epic for Rheumatology specialty

    Improvements to Epic for Rheumatology specialty

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

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  • Outbreak of extensively drug-resistant pseudomonas aeruginosa associated with artificial tears

    Outbreak of extensively drug-resistant pseudomonas aeruginosa associated with artificial tears

    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

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  •  See our schedule of conferences, grand rounds and ethics events to start 2023

    See our schedule of conferences, grand rounds and ethics events to start 2023

    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.

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  • Providence to end pre-admission COVID testing for asymptomatic patients, Jan. 31

    Providence to end pre-admission COVID testing for asymptomatic patients, Jan. 31

    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.

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  • Pearl is a new digital assistant product designed by providers for providers

    Pearl is a new digital assistant product designed by providers for providers

    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.

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  • Providence Medford Gastroenterology Clinic to close

    Providence Medford Gastroenterology Clinic to close

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

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  • Ebola risk screen to begin in select locations

    Ebola risk screen to begin in select locations

    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.

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  • Providence St. Vincent pediatrics implementing crisis standards of care

    Providence is seeing a high number of children with RSV requiring hospitalization. To maximize our resources, the pediatric units at Providence St. Vincent are moving into crisis standards of care.

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  • Earn continuing medical education credits, see the latest upcoming opportunities

    Earn continuing medical education credits, see the latest upcoming opportunities

    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.

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  • William's Blog: This thankful season

    William's Blog: This thankful season

    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?

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  • Help us make Epic better!

    Help us make Epic better!

    Physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses and MAs are invited to take the Epic experience survey.

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  • New patient rights and responsibilities now available for Providence Oregon hospitals

    New patient rights and responsibilities now available for Providence Oregon hospitals

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

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