News
January 20, 2025
Invoices—Get Caught Up!
The Compensation team would like to remind medical staff that fiscal year end is March 31st.
January 17, 2025
Violence Prevention Training
Providing a safe workplace for everyone at Island Health is a priority. The Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum (PVPC) provides medical staff with strategies to prevent and de-escalate violent situations in the workplace.
January 16, 2025
The Beryl Institute – Register today!
Island Health is excited to bring you an incredible opportunity: membership in The Beryl Institute, a global community of healthcare professionals transforming the human experience in healthcare.
January 15, 2025
Masking When Providing Active Care
One key measure in responding to the Ministry of Health's Viral Respiratory Infection Policy is the use of medical masks in areas designated for active patient care. But what exactly constitutes active patient care, and when is it necessary to wear a mask? Let's explore this further.
January 15, 2025
Island Health Uses Innovation to Support Long-Term Care Residents
Residents of long-term care (LTC) homes in the Island Health region are benefiting from innovation through more timely access to wound care via virtual appointments with Nurses specializing in skin, wound, ostomy and continence care (NSWOC).
January 15, 2025
It’s Hackin’ Time! Celebrate Health-Care Innovation at Code Hack
Attention Island Health innovators: the annual Code Hack event returns March 7-9, 2025 at Royal Jubilee Hospital.
January 13, 2025
Register Now for the Good Call Action Series
The Good Call Action Series was created locally by Physicians, Nurses, Clerks, Allied Health and other Support Staff as an opportunity for teams to test their ideas to improve their call experience. The Action Series teaches you tools and techniques you can use right away and apply to other problems in the future. To sign up or learn more, complete the short Good Call Action Series Expression of Interest form or email PQI@islandhealth.ca.
January 13, 2025
'Choosing Wisely' Primary Care Grand Rounds with Dr. Hale
The 'Choosing Wisely for Patients and the Planet' Primary Care Grand Rounds is fast approaching. If you are in Primary Care and have an interest in learning more about Dr. Hale's incredible work and what we can do to choose wisely for patients and the planet, please join us in person or virtually on Zoom.
January 9, 2025
Updates to PED Eating Disorder Admission order set
The PED Eating Disorders Admission order set has been updated to align with the newly published care plan and forthcoming guidelines under revision. Key updates include the addition of Involuntary Admission modules, significant revisions to activity orders, and clarified options for One-to-One Meal Support, providing greater flexibility in determining who may be present for the support.
January 8, 2025
Updated Viral Respiratory Illness Policy
As we see an increase in Viral Respiratory Illnesses, influenza and RSV, we are implementing the Ministry of Health’s VRI Policy