Updated on: June 29, 2022
As you may have seen on the news, there was a serious incident in Saanich on Tuesday morning that resulted in multiple people requiring emergency medical care.
RJH Emergency was briefly placed on restricted access while a risk assessment was undertaken, and Emergency Departments at VGH and RJH mobilized quickly to ensure capacity to accommodate patients as needed.
I want to thank and recognize our care teams at Royal Jubilee and Victoria General Hospitals for stepping up, as they always do, to provide high-quality care when people need it most. They are always ready when emergencies occur and for that we are all grateful.
We know treating patients in situations like this can take an emotional toll on our care teams, and we encourage you to reach out if needed. If you require Critical Incident Stress Debriefing please connect with your leader who will arrange through the Health Wellness and Safety Team. If any member of the Island Health family needs individual support please connect with our Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Thank you for all that you do.
~ Manpreet Khaira, i/Executive Director, Victoria Acute Tertiary
A MESSAGE FROM THE VICTORIA POLICE DEPARTMENT:
I wanted to reach out to thank you for the assistance and incredible care the medical staff at both RJH and VGH offered to our injured police officers yesterday. I understand that both ER's took incredible steps to prepare for the arrival of our officers and provided the best possible care. 
Please share our deepest appreciation with everyone who supported our officers yesterday and for those that continue to do so today.
Much appreciated,
Colin Watson
Acting Chief Constable
The following has been sent to all staff, medical staff and volunteers at RJH and VGH on behalf of Manpreet Khaira, i/Executive Director, Victoria Acute Tertiary
June 28, 2022
CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE AT RJH/VGH
Good afternoon,
Earlier today, there was a serious incident in Saanich that resulted in people requiring emergency medical care. RJH Emergency was briefly placed on restricted access while a risk assessment was undertaken. This has now ended. Emergency Departments at VGH and RJH are ensuring capacity to accommodate patients as needed, and there is no safety risk to our staff, medical staff or volunteers at either site.
I want to thank and recognize our care teams at Royal Jubilee and Victoria General Hospitals for stepping up, as you always do, to provide high-quality care when people need it most. You are always ready when emergencies occur and for that we are all grateful. We know treating patients in situations like this can take an emotional toll on our care teams, and we encourage you to reach out if needed.
To request a Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, please call Island Health’s Critical Incident Line at: 250.370.8911 in Victoria (or 1.844.370.8911 Island-Wide).
Thank you for all that you do.
~ Manpreet Khaira, i/Executive Director, Victoria Acute Tertiary