This memo was circulated last week to medical staff at RJH and VGH: IHealth update: Timing set for CPOE activation at VGH/RJH (including GRH and SISC) WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Following several months of detailed planning work, the IHealth team and senior clinical and medical leaders have agreed that […]
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If you’ve ever attended one of our Mindful Monday sessions, you know they’re pretty great: An hour of mindfulness led by a physician for physicians. We’re looking for new leaders to join our team! The commitment is low but impactful: 1 hour of your time every two months or so. […]
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A message from Dr. Harold Hunt and Karen Phenix: Please join us for a consultation workshop to help inform the development of a recruitment and support strategy that aligns with both Spreading Quality Improvement (SQI) initiative* and Island Health goals. We are asking for your valuable insight into what went […]
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We’re really appreciative to the team at Parking Services for taking the time to respond to Medical Staff questions about parking: What plans are in the works to address Medical Staff parking issues? Parking Services continues to audit the RJH campus for opportunities to improve parking. Audits are conducted at […]
Read moreOur South Island MSA Quarterly Meeting is coming up next week, and we’re looking forward to having a great conversation with the IHealth team. We’ve submitted the following questions to them, which they’ll address at the meeting. If you have other questions, let us know or join the meeting. RSVP […]
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We were delighted to see so many new connections made at last week’s Lunch in the Lounge! To all those who were able to come out, thank you! We hope you saw new and familiar faces over sandwiches, and that it was easy to take a few minutes away from […]
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Physicians face unique challenges, and support from colleagues can have a positive impact on wellbeing and workplace experiences. Even clinicians with robust personal support networks stand to benefit tremendously from sharing their experiences with peers who have been in a similar situation and can truly understand and empathize with their […]
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After a three-year hiatus, Island Health’s Code Hack is back and better than ever! Interested in getting involved in this innovative, exciting community event? Physicians are welcome to apply as: A participant – Be part of a 5-6 person cross-disciplinary design team who sets out to solve a healthcare challenge…in […]
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We are Dr. Alicia Power and Dr. Sarah Lea, family physicians who care for pregnant and newly parenting people in Victoria, B.C. In launching our patient-focused website, www.shefoundhealth.com, our @she.found.motherhood Instagram account, and the She Found Motherhood Podcast, we have learned an incredible amount from our allied health colleagues, other […]
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Thanks to FE funding, the South Island MSA has supported 252 physician-led Engagement Projects since 2016. During that time, we’ve heard from many docs that it can be hard to know what’s available in terms of supports, funding, or structure…which is why we’re excited to let you know about our […]
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