As the IHealth team and partners continue to roll out advanced functions of the electronic health record (EHR) across the region, we took a look at 11 ways this multi-year project contributes to safer, quality patient care and a better experience for care teams. Barcode scanning of medications and patient […]
Read moreWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IHealth Central Support has now transitioned from a project support schedule to an operational support schedule. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO For Immediate Support: For 24/7 remote support: Call Clinical Service Desk at 18777 option 3 (or 250-370-8777 option 3). If your concern is […]
Read moreA few stories and updates from the IHealth team, full listing here. IHealth Engagement Lab at RJH moving to new location The IHealth Engagement Lab at Royal Jubilee Hospital will relocate on Tuesday, October 15 to DT 1391, across from Medical Imaging in the Emergency Department. The IHealth Engagement […]
Read more“Patients received the needed tests and medications earlier than when we had paper charts. Previously I would have to go up to the ward, find the chart, write the order, and it would then be processed by the unit clerk, who would fax it to the lab or pharmacy. Each […]
Read moreFOOD TRUCKS @VGH during Go-Live Location: Outside the VGH Cafeteria Food Truck Dates Times Poutine 66: Poutine, Smokies, Hotdogs and Drinks September 14, 15 10 am to 4 pm Softies Ice Cream September 14, 27, 28 11 am to 4:30 pm Greek on the Street September 16, 18, 23 11 […]
Read moreA message from your IHealth Medical Site Leads, Dr. Kellie Whitehill and Dr. Pooya Kazemi: In these last few days before Go-Live for CPOE at Victoria General Hospital, Gorge Road Health Centre and South Island Surgical Centre, we want to take a moment to offer our sincere thanks to medical […]
Read moreWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Go-Live date for VGH, GRH and South Island Surgical Centre is Saturday, September 14, 2024 Victoria General Hospital (VGH), Gorge Road Health Centre (GRH) sub-acute units and South Island Surgical Centre (SISC) are the next South Island sites scheduled to go live with computerized provider […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
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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