We’re excited to share the stories of two thoroughly deserving GoldStar award winners this month: Corey Dustin has been recognized by Dr. David Naysmith: “There is seldom a day that passes that I don’t see Corey pushing, pulling, loading or unloading a cart full of laundry. He is usually moving […]
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From the IHealth Regional Council meeting of Jan 16: A significant migration is needed to move the system to the Remote Hosting Option. This will require an 8 hour system downtime. Based on many factors (timing, urgency, staffing, ED throughput, Nanaimo availability), the preferred date for this has been determined […]
Read moreMedical staff at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria General Hospital, Gorge Road Hospital sub-acute units and South Island Surgical Centre are encouraged to complete a 2-minute IHealth Readiness Survey before the deadline of Sunday, February 4. Feedback will help pave the way for a successful Go-Live this spring, when medical staff […]
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We’re delighted to offer a second year of learning and ideas about how you can make your engagement project ideas even more successful and impactful. Introducing the 2024 Engagement Project Curriculum; How to work with a Project Manager – Physician leads have access to additional funds to pay a Project […]
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“Healthcare Rx: Sparking wellbeing in our workplace” will be a half-day workshop offered on Sat, March 2nd – and you’re invited! RSVP here. As part of the Physician Wellness and Social Committee’s work to lead a Culture of Wellbeing at RJH and VGH, this interactive workshop includes: Foundations of a […]
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Two quick topics: 1. Lunch in the Lounge is TODAY at both RJH and VGH. Drop in between 11:30 and 1:00 to enjoy a casual lunch with colleagues. 2. We’ve heard people are having troubles accessing links in the newsletter when using an Island Health computer. Thanks for letting us […]
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Dear Drs. Jenkins and Voon and the South Island Facility Engagement Initiative (SIFEI) membership, First and foremost, please accept my best wishes for a healthy and happy 2024. I am reaching out to you directly as I begin the new year in the position of Executive Medical Director, Medical Staff […]
Read moreFrom the IHealth Team: Acute care hospital staff have access to the full patient chart of patients arriving from additional Long Term Care (LTC) facilities in South Island. This is increasingly possible as electronic clinical documentation rolls out through our LTC facilities in the South Island. “It’s important that ED […]
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Over the past several weeks, we have celebrated those who received South Island MSA Recognition Awards at this year’s Annual General Meeting. Congratulations to all recipients! Our final award of the year is for Innovation Leadership, to recognize a colleague who has led physician engagement and quality improvement within our […]
Read moreLast year, Dr. Ali Yahkshi Tafti trialed a way to recognize consultants who went the extra mile in patient care and/or help create a positive collegial environment with their small day to day actions. For lack of creativity, it was called the GoldStar Award. It was a great success: ER […]
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