WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Island Health medical staff help pave the way to Go-Live As Tertiary Go-Live approaches, medical staff from across the Island will be involved in the cutover process – transferring patient orders from paper to the electronic ordering (CPOE) platform. Providers’ contributions to the cutover process, […]
Read moreScheduled Cerner Outage From the Evening of Friday May 10th, 2024 To the Morning of Saturday May 11th, 2024 Up to 7 Hours Duration All Island Health Laboratory Only Department Order Entry (DOE) What is Happening? There will be enhancements to laboratory orders and workflows. As a result, the Department […]
Read moreHow to Access Mandatory IHealth Education to Prepare for Go-Live Visit the IHealth website—Medical Staff page for information on how to register and complete your education in preparation for the IHealth Go-Live coming up May 25 for VGH, South Island Surgical Centre and Gorge Road Health Centre and June 8 […]
Read moreThe second IHealth Readiness Survey is live, and ready for your contribution before April 17th. For the link, please contact us. This is the second IHealth Readiness Survey and is intended to assess progress through the learning journey, and help identify any required changes by the IHealth team. Thank you […]
Read moreThe IHealth activation of advanced electronic health record (EHR) functionality, including electronic ordering (computerized provider order entry, or CPOE) at South Island Tertiary sites is re-scheduled as follows: May 25, 2024 is go live for Victoria General Hospital, Gorge Road Hospital acute units and South Island Surgical Centre. June 8, […]
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We have two more wonderfully deserving GoldStar award winners to recognize: Dr. Jeff Eisen has been recognized by Nic Hume (paramedic) via Dr. Mike Thomson. As the story goes Jeff was ‘minding his own business’ when he saw fire and ambulance respond to a dental office. Jeff offered his assistance […]
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On January 30, 104 physicians – Victoria and South Island family physicians and their specialist colleagues – attended the Coming Together for Patients event. Hosted by the Victoria Division of Family Practice, the event was intended for socializing, building connections, and sharing ideas to improve referrals for everyone. The majority […]
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We’re delighted to announce that we’ve secured dates for South Island physicians to attend Team Atleo’s Compassionate Leadership Workshop, held on October 28 and 29 in Squamish, BC. More details below, to register please email info@southislandmsa.ca. Spaces are limited. Who are ‘Team Atleo’? Heather Atleo, “Ya?ak chumat axa,” is of […]
Read moreRHO Downtime will occur this Friday February 23 at 2200h until Saturday February 24 0600h Preparation and supports: RHO Medical Staff Support Guide Video update and instructions Dr. Fyfe at MaryLyn.Fyfe@islandhealth.ca or Dr. Shafonsky at Eric.Shafonsky@islandhealth.ca.
Read moreEDUCATION Register now for Virtual Facilitated Classroom Sessions Medical staff are urged to register for their Virtual Facilitated Classroom Session. An email sent from the Office of the CMIO December 29 includes information and your unique link for registration. If you require assistance to register, please email IHealthEducation@IslandHealth.ca Visit the […]
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