Alameda County PPE orders now being distributed by ACCCOS

May 30, 2020

Attention members and non members!

*Only for doctors practicing in Alameda County*:

The Alameda County EMS Director contacted ACCCOS to see if we could help distribute the county's free PPE to optometrists practicing in Alameda County. They are inundated and need our help. We are looking into whether we can do something similar in Contra Costa County.

We have coordinated with Alameda EMS and local storage companies to set up a PPE pick up in front of Dr. Melanie Mason's house in Livermore for the next month. Alameda EMS' goal is to help us get up and running again, while we work individually to secure PPE in the supply chain for ourselves. You can easily access resources for PPE on our website.

We will be accepting donations! If you are a non-member, a donation to help cover the costs of our efforts can be applied to your dues if you become a member!
Contact us to donate: acccos.ppe@gmail.com

You can email acccos.ppe@gmail.com if you have any other questions.

We are excited to help you get back to work safely.

COVID-19 Resources

May 28, 2020

Thank you to everyone who attended our COVID-19 forum on safe practices. We shared many great ideas, and we appreciate everyone's contribution. Please find the webinar recording, notes from the meeting, and resources on our website and Facebook page.

Here is an ongoing spreadsheet that you can add further resources to share.

Join our new ACCCOS Facebook Group as well to further discuss COVID-19 safe practices:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/acccos.community/

Call For Volunteers! New Grad Social - June 7, 2020

May 22, 2020

Are you looking for a new associate? Do you love your mode of practice and want to spread the word? The ACCCOS is looking for those looking to hire as well as those who are passionate about their mode of practice and any subspecialties to participate in a New Grad group zoom meeting on Sunday June 7 (time TBA, likely evening). The goal of this group meeting is to network new grads with potential employers as well as give new grads the opportunity to ask questions about different modes of practice. Even if you're not looking to hire at the moment, if you're passionate and have some time, we'd love to have you!

Please message Stephanie & Joan, co-directors of membership, at acccos.membership@gmail.com by Sunday May 24, 2020 to volunteer!

ATTENTION: UPDATED LINK FOR THE COVID-19 FORUM, TONIGHT

May 21, 2020

Dear Members,

An updated link for tonight’s COVID-19 forum has been emailed to you. If you did not receive the link, please email us at acccos.exec.assistant@gmail.com for assistance.

Sincerely,

The ACCCOS board

COVID-19 FORUM sharing safe practices, MAY 21! Please join!

May 18, 2020

Dear Members,

We thought it would be a great idea to bring our 200+ members together, so that we can share ideas on how we are all reopening our practices during this pandemic. The ACCCOS board members will moderate a forum this Thursday, May 21 at 7 PM via zoom. Chris Gee, COA trustee, will also be present to answer any questions.

The link can be found in your emails. If you are unable to locate the Zoom information, please send us a message on our contact page.

Examples of topics to discuss:

-How many patients a day are we starting to see?

-What precautions are we all taking? (PPE, disinfecting)

-How are we maintaining social distancing within our practices?

-What if we have a patient diagnosed with COVID?

-What are some nearby COVID testing sites?

Please fill out other specific questions you have in advance:

https://forms.gle/SupScjzaoDHHdLcv5

See you there, and looking forward to share ideas.

Sincerely,

The ACCCOS board