We’re opening the nominations for our second annual South Island MSA Recognition Awards to recognize members of the medical staff who are significant contributors to our community. Our four categories are tied to the mission of the South Island MSA: Awards for Communications Leadership: Facilitated effective communication between the medical […]
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Huge thanks to Dr. Shauna Tierney and Dr. Elizabeth Crisci for initiating the Hospital at Home work! It is now a cornerstone of the Fall 2020 Provincial Plan moving forward and, more importantly, will be able to support ailing patients where they’re most comfortable. To read more: South Island MSA […]
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If you’re looking to try something new for your health and well-being (or if you’re looking for a resource for patients), Health-e-Steps is an evidence-based program developed through UBC. HealtheSteps
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So much incredible work has been done by members of the South Island Medical Staff – and here’s a chance for recognition! https://medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/news-events/now-accepting-applications-2020-evidence-practice-awards Good luck to all applicants!
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When children present to their family doctor or at the emergency room with a rash on the heels of antibiotic use, they are sometimes labelled as ‘penicillin allergic’. This label, once imposed, is kept for life. Studies estimate that 80% of those labelled as ‘penicillin allergic’ are actually not, yet […]
Read moreWhen a staff survey of nurses working in the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) at Royal Jubilee Hospital revealed that many felt frustrated by the lack of opportunities to improve their skills and knowledge to improve patient care, Dr. Brian Gregson decided to do something about it. He knew that the group […]
Read moreDr. Jeanine Marshall knew that elderly and frail populations with substance use and/or mental health issues were sometimes falling between the gaps of adult mental health services and geriatric psychiatry. As a result, these patients were being seen disproportionately by the Emergency Room teams and in the inpatient setting, rather […]
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The MSA will be helping 283 docs claim more than $208,000 of emergency funding for the COVID pandemic for almost 1,400 hours of COVID work! I was really impressed seeing all the behind the scenes work being done by all the organizations. It seemed the Ministry of Health, Island Health, […]
Read moreWhen patients’ lives are in the balance, requiring quick action from Emergency Department staff and physicians, there isn’t time to step back and troubleshoot a particular procedure or protocol. Simulations provide an opportunity for this type of reflection and evaluation. Several physicians from the Emergency Department at Victoria General Hospital […]
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Action: Please fill out this survey. Physicians’ perspectives are needed to ensure a wide variety of practical experiences are captured to appropriately evaluate the value and impact of the FEI. This survey will take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Background: Facility Engagement (FE) will be undertaking a province-wide […]
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