The following has been sent on behalf of Drs. Hayley Bos and Brian Mc Ardle, Chiefs of Staff and SIMAC Co-Chairs. Jan 12 2022 We understand this is a very difficult time and that everyone is running on fumes. We are deeply grateful for each and every one of you, and […]
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Looking for some good books? Here’s one! From Goodreads: “The struggle to perform well is universal: each one of us faces fatigue, limited resources, and imperfect abilities in whatever we do. But nowhere is this drive to do better more important than in medicine, where lives are on the line […]
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Over the past few weeks, we’ve acknowledged those who received South Island MSA Recognition Awards at this year’s Annual General Meeting. Our final award goes to a team. This group of individuals has been working tirelessly to bring a clinical and system idea to life. Dr. Jean Maskey wishes to […]
Read moreOn December 7th, the site director’s Hayley Bos and Brian Mc Ardle, the Chiefs of Staff at VGH and RJH respectively, were guests of honour at the MSA’s Virtual Doctor’s Lounge. We are grateful for their generosity in speaking about their roles and about their visions for their sites. We […]
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A new Working Group of physicians, Island Health, and Doctors of BC is being formed to focus on issues surrounding discipline and respectful workplace policies and procedures. Background Through the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Physician Physical and Psychological safety, the first project under the MOA mandate in the Island […]
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Over the next few weeks, we’ll be recognizing those who received South Island MSA Recognition Awards at this year’s Annual General Meeting. Our second award winner for Collaborative Leadership actually received two separate nominations! Both Dr. Saskia Acton and Dr. Shauna Tierney wished to acknowledge the efforts of Dr. Karen […]
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You’ve probably walked past the door dozens of times, but never knew the magic hiding behind it… Next time you hit up the RJH Doctors’ Lounge, stop outside the door, turn 180 degrees around and take a peek into S151. It’s a kitchen! Store your lunch in the fridge! Warm […]
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Over the next few weeks, we’ll be recognizing those who received South Island MSA Recognition Awards at this year’s Annual General Meeting. We are delighted to recognize two separate examples of Collaborative Leadership, where members of the medical staff have partnered with the Health Authority and other organizations to lead […]
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A request from our friendly neighbourhood IHealth team: Dear Colleague, Thank you to our Medical Staff members at RJH and VGH who made the transition to electronic clinical documentation such a success. To continue improving our processes for future activations, we ask that you take a few minutes to fill […]
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Over the next few weeks, we’ll be recognizing those who received South Island MSA Recognition Awards at this year’s Annual General Meeting. Our next award is for Communications Leadership, someone who has facilitated effective communication between the medical staff, administration, and the Board of Directors of Island Health. The Executive […]
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