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 […]
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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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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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Over the next few weeks, we’ll be recognizing those who received South Island MSA Recognition Awards at this year’s Annual General Meeting. The first award is for Community Leadership. It gives us the chance to recognize colleagues who have fostered physician-to-physician relationships to improve professional and collegial bonds. Dr. Jason […]
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South Island MSA is pleased to announce a pilot project to support conversations between interdepartmental teams to improve care of shared patients, define best practices, revisit protocols, streamline workflows, or create efficiencies. The purpose of the funding is to help make new and stronger connections among the medical staff community. We […]
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Latest Go Live Plans: Monday, October 25 – Clinical and nursing staff in Emergency Department, Respiratory Therapy, Social Work, Spiritual Health at VGH Tuesday, October 26 – All staff – medical, clinical and nursing – in Postpartum Tuesday, November 23 – All staff in Labour and Delivery Room and Antepartum […]
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After decades of providing thoughtful, professional care, Dr. David Harris is hanging up his stethoscope. Dr. Harris grew up in Victoria where he met his wife, Liza, at Victoria High School. He played in some local rock bands including Sad Bird and Salish. He attended UVic for a degree in […]
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