The following was sent on behalf of Dr Mary Lyn Fyfe, Chief Medical Information Officer, jointly with IHealth leadership. We recognize that many medical staff completed CPOE training early in 2024, in anticipation of a Go-Live in May. When the activation date was rescheduled to September 14, we understood that […]
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We are delighted to celebrate the South Island physicians who have been recognized for being outstanding teachers by the residents in the Basic Clinical Year Residency Program! Dr. Richard Alexander Dr. Colin Archer Dr. Garrett Barry Dr. Alison Bingham Dr. Trevor Cohen Dr. Ashley Jewett Dr. Shavaun MacDonald Dr. Mona […]
Read moreThe Island Medical Program needs physicians to join the team and teach our medical students. In sharing the real-world experience only you can provide, you’ll play a critical role in shaping your future colleagues into the best physicians they can be. We have more than a dozen teaching opportunities—including clinical […]
Read moreVictoria General Hospital (VGH), Gorge Road Health Centre (GRH) sub-acute unit and South Island Surgical Centre (SISC) are the next sites scheduled to go live with computerized provider order entry (CPOE) and other advanced tools in the electronic health record. Go-Live Date for VGH, GRH, SISC: Saturday, September 14, 2024 […]
Read moreWe have been working with computerized provider order entry (CPOE) at Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) for just over three weeks now. Your dedication to quality patient care and the support and encouragement you have provided to each other is noted and appreciated every day. We will continue to make necessary […]
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We’re delighted to recognize the kindness and professionalism of two colleagues: As shared by Dr. Kellie Whitehill “Rada Dubrovnik is one of the housekeepers in the OR at VGH and is the main staff for the surgical day care OR at VGH. Rada is beloved by all of the surgical […]
Read moreBest resource: https://intranet.islandhealth.ca/ihealth/Pages/default.aspx Two key posters: Patient Transfer to Another Unit or Provider Transfer to Another Facility: Providers Talking points for staff and medical staff in advance of and during Go-Live The following messages are intended to support in-person discussions with patients, clients and families at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria […]
Read moreDaily Key Messages available here. Support at the elbow, on the desktop and remote Find support when and where you need it during Go-Live. If you need help or have a question, reach out 24/7 to support staff on your unit, use the “Band-Aid” tool at the top of your […]
Read moreDear colleagues, With Go-Live at RJH just days away, we want to thank you for your dedication and commitment to making this major change. While it will not be easy, especially at the beginning, it’s a crucial step to delivering safe, high-quality care to our patients. Make sure to support […]
Read moreEnabled by new technology, laboratory staff at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) no longer have to shuttle so many times each day between six in-patient floors and the lab facility on the first floor. As part of a recent IHealth upgrade related to electronic ordering (commonly known as CPOE), Medical […]
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