WHO WE ARE
The Department of Pediatrics works with and supports general pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality care and services to newborns, children and adolescents at Island Health facilities and associated programs. There are approximately 100 members primarily distributed across 6 communities: Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, Port Alberni, Comox and Campbell River. Leadership structure includes a Department Head with Island wide responsibilities; 3 Division Heads—one each for South Island, Central Island and North Island; and 2 Section Heads—one each for Neonatology and Pediatric Intensive Care.
WHAT WE DO
The Department of Pediatrics monitors the quality of medical care and services provided by members to patients at all Island Health sites. The department establishes policies and procedures in consultation with members and medical leads, and reports to the Health Authority Medical Advisory Committee (HAMAC) and to the Vice President Medicine, Quality, Research and Chief Medical Officer.
The Department is responsible for:
- Standards of care and documentation
- Recruitment and human resource planning
- Credentialing and privileging
- Performance monitoring and improvement
- Professional competence and behaviour
- Education and research
Department members support a wide variety of inpatient and ambulatory pediatric programs:
- Tier 5 services at VGH, including PICU, NICU and other pediatric subspecialties
- Tier 4 services at NRGH, including Tier 3 NICU
- Tier 3 services at CDH, CVH and CRGH
- Tier 2 services at WCGH
- Rehabilitation and Community Pediatrics at Queen Alexandra Centre and other sites across Vancouver Island
Department members participate in various clinical governance structures including Quality Assurance Committees, Quality Improvement initiatives and teaching of medical students and residents. Department and Division Heads meet on a quarterly basis.
CLINICAL RESOURCES
British Columbia Pediatric Society
UBC Faculty of Medicine | Department Pediatrics
Perinatal & Newborn Health Hub
Child, Youth and Family Information | Island Health Intranet, login required
CONTACT US
Department Head, Pediatrics
Gustavo.Pelligra@islandhealth.ca
LINK TO DEPARTMENT SHAREPOINT
https://connect.islandhealth.ca/depts/hamac/Departments/pediatrics/SitePages/Home.aspx