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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The Well Planned Action Series will support teams to improve the experience for people creating, clarifying, and communicating medical goals for discharge. Medical goals for discharge provide information about the clinical reason for a patient’s admission and describe the clinical status the team and patient are working towards in order […]
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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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In collaboration with BC health authorities, Physician Quality Improvement (PQI), a flagship initiative of the Specialist Services Committee, works to enhance physician capacity in quality improvement by providing training and hands-on experience through action learning projects, ultimately promoting a culture of learning, openness, and dedication to improving the health care system. See here for more […]
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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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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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Keen 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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South Island MSA is pleased to announce a pilot project to support conversations between interdepartmental teams to improve care of shared patients, define best practices, revisit protocols, streamline workflows, or create efficiencies. The purpose of the funding is to help make new and stronger connections among the medical staff community. We […]
Read moreAre you a member of the Medical Staff with a growth mindset who is passionate about improvement? Would you like to work with a team to address a gap in care in your area? Do you enjoy participating in fun, educational workshops with colleagues from across the island that will […]
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