Did you know that 38% of Medical Staff Association (MSA) Facility Engagement (FE) funded activities in SEAT are categorized as Quality Improvement (QI)? This virtual learning series is a collaboration between Island Health Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) and FE to optimize MSA QI expertise and understanding of data requests/access for […]
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In August 2023, the South Island MSA lost a wonderful colleague, Dr. Jennifer Oates. We are honoured to share this information about a new award that has been developed in her memory. Island Health PQI are establishing the Dr Jennifer Oates Memorial Award for Advancing the Patient Voice. The award […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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Thanks to FE funding, the South Island MSA has supported 252 physician-led Engagement Projects since 2016. During that time, we’ve heard from many docs that it can be hard to know what’s available in terms of supports, funding, or structure…which is why we’re excited to let you know about our […]
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Have you ever wanted to improve the call experience? Join us with a team of 3-7 Island Health interdisciplinary team members (For example: Physicians, Nurses, NUAs, Allied Health, other Support Staff) • Flexible 6 hour time commitment over 5 months (up to 6 hours of sessional payments available for physicians […]
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Every year, Doctors of BC launches its Health Authority Engagement Survey, seeking the opinions of physicians from across the province. The results of this survey mean a lot: Health Authorities review the feedback, put plans in place to improve deficits, and note where previous changes have made a difference. By […]
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The HSR-funded project – Delirium QI – is seeking physician input to reduce the incidence of delirium. Delirium is an organizational priority; it is also a metric on Island Health’s Performance dashboard; however, we do not have a clear picture of how Island Health is performing in reducing the incidence […]
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The HSR-funded project – Parenteral Nutrition Process Redesign – is seeking physician input into the review and development of parenteral ordering processes to meet regulatory requirements and reduce variation in care across sites. Health System Redesign funding ($17,915) is committed to this project, allocated entirely to physician compensation. Engagement will […]
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