News
May 8, 2024
Dr. Tom Lloyd: Self and Relational Awareness Workshop
Island Health is excited to host Dr. Tom Lloyd for two day-long workshops open to medical staff and medical leaders. Self and relational awareness are critical skills that are often limited in the education and socialization of physicians. Current research and literature support the need to begin with our own self-awareness to better understand how our thoughts and emotions influence our behaviors towards ourselves and others.
May 8, 2024
May 2024 Between the Lines LTC Program Newsletter
In the May newsletter, explore resources for enhancing workplace civility, guidelines for PSLS wound reporting, and surprising insights into Naloxone administration in LTC settings. Also bid farewell to Dacia Reid, Manager of LTC Program Practice & Education, as she retires, acknowledging her significant contributions, and more.
May 6, 2024
IHealth News Brief for Medical Staff – April 25
Island Health medical staff, alongside nursing, pharmacy, and allied health, prepare for Go-Live by transitioning patient orders to electronic platforms. Cutover process begins days before Go-Live, with May 25 for Victoria General Hospital, Gorge Road Health Centre, and South Island Surgical Centre, and June 8 for Royal Jubilee Hospital.
May 6, 2024
National Nursing Week: May 6 to 12
This week, we encourage everyone at Island Health to take a moment to thank and acknowledge a nurse.
May 3, 2024
Employee Onboarding Learning Series
The onboarding team is excited to announce a new learning initiative aimed at enhancing the Pathway to C.A.R.E. Onboarding Program. Starting this month, we're introducing an article series that will delve into key aspects of onboarding for leaders, peer ambassadors, and new employees.
May 2, 2024
FROM THE CEO: New Substance Use & Addictions Management in Hospitals Policy
Today, the Ministry of Health released a new Substance Use and Addictions Management in Hospitals policy, which outlines the specific expectations for Island Health and all health authorities.
May 1, 2024
Invitation to Medical Staff to join IHealth Town Hall meeting
Dear colleagues, you are encouraged to join this IHealth Town Hall meeting, Thursday, May 2 at 10am.
May 1, 2024
2024 National Physicians' Day
Today is National Physicians’ Day, an opportunity to recognize Island Health’s extraordinary doctors who chose to serve in the profession of medicine.
April 29, 2024
Laboratory Only Department Order Entry (DOE), Scheduled OUTAGE ADVANCE Notification (May 10-11, 2024)
Scheduled OUTAGE ADVANCE Notification (May 10-11, 2024). There will be enhancements to laboratory orders and workflows. As a result, the Department Order Entry (DOE) functionality will not be available during this time. Lab results will not be visible in PowerChart and FirstNet during the downtime. They will be reported out on paper.
April 29, 2024
Virtual Care Services Newsletter: Spring Edition
The Spring 2024 edition of our newsletter is now available, packed with timely virtual care updates and local success stories.