Island Health has developed an Anti-Racism and Discrimination position statement, with 3 upcoming opportunities for medical staff input. If you are interested in participating in a facilitated discussion on the position statement development and broader DEI work, please email MedStaffDevelopment@islandhealth.ca (Zoom link for engagement session will be shared via email). […]
Read moreThe Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum (PVPC) provides medical staff with strategies to prevent and de-escalate violent situations in the workplace. The recently redesigned curriculum consists of two modules: The first component is an online module (1.5hours) and is a required learning module for all medical staff. This course is accredited. […]
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As the IHealth team and partners continue to roll out advanced functions of the electronic health record (EHR) across the region, we took a look at 11 ways this multi-year project contributes to safer, quality patient care and a better experience for care teams. Barcode scanning of medications and patient […]
Read moreWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IHealth Central Support has now transitioned from a project support schedule to an operational support schedule. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO For Immediate Support: For 24/7 remote support: Call Clinical Service Desk at 18777 option 3 (or 250-370-8777 option 3). If your concern is […]
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Did you know that 38% of Medical Staff Association (MSA) Facility Engagement (FE) funded activities in SEAT are categorized as Quality Improvement (QI)? This virtual learning series is a collaboration between Island Health Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) and FE to optimize MSA QI expertise and understanding of data requests/access for […]
Read moreDid you know that 38% of Medical Staff Association (MSA) Facility Engagement (FE) funded activities in SEAT are categorized as Quality Improvement (QI)? This virtual learning series is a collaboration between Island Health Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) and FE to optimize MSA QI expertise and understanding of data requests/access for […]
Read moreA few stories and updates from the IHealth team, full listing here. IHealth Engagement Lab at RJH moving to new location The IHealth Engagement Lab at Royal Jubilee Hospital will relocate on Tuesday, October 15 to DT 1391, across from Medical Imaging in the Emergency Department. The IHealth Engagement […]
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Heather A. Simpson’s family and friends have dedicated funds specifically to provide palliative care education and resources to express their heartfelt gratitude to healthcare staff―specifically, every hospital staff member who provided extraordinary care to Heather during her 14-month stay at Royal Jubilee Hospital. To the entire team behind her care—nurses, […]
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The Well Planned Action Series will support teams to improve the experience for people creating, clarifying, and communicating medical goals for discharge. Medical goals for discharge provide information about the clinical reason for a patient’s admission and describe the clinical status the team and patient are working towards in order […]
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In August 2023, the South Island MSA lost a wonderful colleague, Dr. Jennifer Oates. We are honoured to share this information about a new award that has been developed in her memory. Island Health PQI are establishing the Dr Jennifer Oates Memorial Award for Advancing the Patient Voice. The award […]
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