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October 16, 2024
Choosing Wisely at Island Health: Using Labs Wisely for Patients & Planet on December 6
Join us for a 1 hour virtual event focused on implementing Using Labs Wisely on Friday, December 6. Together we can champion reducing unnecessary lab tests, focusing on the right test at the right time for the right purpose.
October 16, 2024
Patient Care Improves with CPOE Go-Live at VGH, GRH and SISC
Congratulations to staff at Victoria General Hospital, South Island Surgical Centre and two sub-acute units at Gorge Road Health Centre for a successful Go-Live for computerized provider order entry (CPOE).
October 16, 2024
A Call to Climate Action: Our First Climate Change & Planetary Health Conference
This special gathering, held September 26 at Nanaimo's Vancouver Island Conference Centre, brought together more than 200 staff, medical staff and leaders from across the organization to focus on our ambitious climate strategy. It was an encouraging turnout, given that climate work is health-care work in so many ways. Taking action on climate change is one of Island Health's top priorities, and a key part of our Strategic Framework and Annual Plan.