The Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum (PVPC) provides medical staff with strategies to prevent and de-escalate violent situations in the workplace. The recently redesigned curriculum consists of two modules: The first component is an online module (1.5hours) and is a required learning module for all medical staff. This course is accredited. […]
Read moreIsland Health is seeking six medical staff members from high risk areas, with violence prevention expertise, to enhance the current provincial Violence Prevention Training curriculum offering. Medical staff feedback was received requesting increased relevancy for clinical positions. As a result, co-lead opportunities were created for medical staff with an interest […]
Read moreFrom Dr. Mary Lyn Fyfe The IslandHealth WiFi network and Island Health managed devices are being updated with a new security certificate. As you are aware from recent events in Canada, it is crucial to maintain the security and reliability of Island Health’s infrastructure. If an Island Health managed device […]
Read moreWant to have your smartphone/iPad always connect to Island Health wi-fi automatically, and stay connected even when you change passwords? There’s a process that allows you to: Register your device using its “MAC address” (easiest when done in hospital) Use a Generic Login to connect to the Island Health WiFi […]
Read moreOur May 2023 Working Group dinner featured a World Cafe of Island Health resources. We are so appreciative of the time and efforts that the presenters took to bring us up to speed on their offerings! Here is a quick summary of connections and resources: Report Portal – Sheri Yager […]
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A message from Dr. Harold Hunt and Karen Phenix: Please join us for a consultation workshop to help inform the development of a recruitment and support strategy that aligns with both Spreading Quality Improvement (SQI) initiative* and Island Health goals. We are asking for your valuable insight into what went […]
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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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If you want to improve your experience of using Island Health email, check out the options you can choose at https://apps.viha.ca/PEEMP/. Options include: Email filter – Stop emails from Island Health that aren’t useful to you New email notification – Receive a note every 24 hours in your office email […]
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Imagine: A physician is passionate about making an improvement in their department that will both benefit patients and families, and improve the clinicians’ experience of delivering care. They secure funding for their project and start to plan their approach. They initiate meetings with key stakeholders, set project goals and do […]
Read moreKeen to hear how Island Health clinicians have solved real-world problems using evidence, quality improvement, and ingenuity? Dr. Heather Clark, Dr. Shana Johnston, and Andrea Tabaka (SLP) will be speaking next Friday November 4th from 10-11am. Interested in learning how implementation science and change management can help close the gap […]
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