Mental Health Act Forms 4.1 and 4.2 will be changing as of Jan 31, 2024. Those who actively support involuntary patients are required to compete Island Health’s provincially approved training, available at learninghub.phsa.ca/Courses/11716. The online module is UBC CME accredited (1 Mainpro+ credit). Estimated time to complete the module is […]
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Highlights We are switching to electronic ordering in early 2024 Electronic ordering (computerized provider order entry, or CPOE) and a closed-loop medication system are targeted to go live at Victoria General Hospital (VGH), Gorge Road Hospital and South Island Surgical Centre in mid-February 2024 and at Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) […]
Read moreThis update follows the March 16 memo about activation of Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) and a closed loop medication system at Victoria General Hospital (VGH), Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH), Gorge Road Hospital (GRH) and South Island Surgical Centre (SISC). VGH, GRH and SISC will go live in February 2024, […]
Read moreOur May 2023 Working Group dinner featured a World Cafe of Island Health resources. We are so appreciative of the time and efforts that the presenters took to bring us up to speed on their offerings! Here is a quick summary of connections and resources: Report Portal – Sheri Yager […]
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Island Health is looking for medical staff to join new clinical governance committees with Island-wide impact. An expression of interest for physicians to become part of a CARE Network is now open. All medical staff can apply, there is no expectation of holding a current leadership position. This is a […]
Read moreThis 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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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 […]
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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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Led by the Choosing Wisely at Island Health Oversight Committee, Island Health is committed to achieving Quality Improvement Designation as a Choosing Wisely Canada Hospital. Our three main areas of focus include Using Blood Wisely, Using Labs Wisely, and reducing antipsychotic prescribing for seniors with insomnia in acute care. To […]
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