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Evidence into Practice Awards: Call for Applicants
These Awards celebrate and promote knowledge initiatives that successfully move evidence into practice at Island Health. Applications are now OPEN.
Memo: Walking Together for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The following message has been sent to all Island Health staff, medical staff and volunteers on behalf of Dawn Thomas, Aa ap waa iik, Vice President, Indigenous Health and Rural & Remote Operations.
Registration is now live for the Choosing Wisely at Island Health virtual symposium
Join us virtually on November 21 for our 6th annual Choosing Wisely at Island Health event! Registration is now live and funding is available for fully licensed island FPs and SPs through Health System Redesign.
Quality & Improvement team publish project in BMJ
Read an open access article authored by Dr. Adele Harrison, Medical Director, Clinical Improvement and Medical Staff Development, and Julia Porter, Specialist Services Committee Lead; Low-touch approach empowering clinical teams to improve the medical on-call communication experience.
INVITATION: Town Hall for Staff & Medical Staff
Join us for our next hybrid virtual and in-person Town Hall on Friday, October 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this September issue, you'll find information on the Medical Staff Forum Recap, HAMAC Highlights, Welcome NEW Medical Leaders, Transparency & Communication (T&C) Steering Committee Member Call Out and more.
Truth and Reconciliation Week
Truth and Reconciliation Week in Canada is a national, federally supported event, usually held in the week leading up to September 30, which is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.
Webinar: BC RSV Immunoprohylaxis Program Updates
October 1st webinar for healthcare providers regarding the infant RSV immunoprophylaxis program.
Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum (PVPC)—Fall Dates for In-person Sessions
The redesigned PVPC consists of two modules, including required in-person training for medical staff working in high-risk areas.
Surgeons: participate in the BC Diagnosis Prioritization Code Review Project
Surgeons practicing in BC are invited to participate in the BC Diagnosis Prioritization Code Review Project, organized in collaboration with the BC Surgical Patient Registry, the Ministry of Health, Doctors of BC and BC’s Health Authorities.