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Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this December issue, you'll find information on the Medical Staff Forum Recap, HAMAC Highlights, Medical Leader Spotlight, Dr. Paul Winston Wins Innovative Practice Award, Choosing Wisely and more.
Year-End Message & Video from CEO, Kathy MacNeil
CEO, Kathy MacNeil would like to take a moment to express her sincere gratitude to all staff members.
BC Quality Award Presented to the Critical Air Project
Health Quality BC (HQBC) recently revealed the recipients for the 2025 BC Quality Awards: An annual recognition of the people and projects finding solutions to health-care challenges and improving the quality of care in the province.
Island Health Board & Executive Visit Victoria
Last week, Island Health's Board and Executive were in Victoria to hold a public forum, meet with partners, and visit Victoria General Hospital (VGH) and Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH).
How Do We Improve? The IHI Model for Improvement
Quality Improvement (QI) is part of everyone's work, and the IHI Model for Improvement is a great starting point. With three key questions and the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle, it helps define goals, measure success, and drive meaningful change.
Bridging Care Program Awarded for Excellence in Quality
Congratulations to the Bridging Care Program (Victoria), award recipients in the “Excellence in Quality: Returning to Health & Wellness" category.
Order Set Library Migration to New SharePoint Location
All staff who use or access Order Sets for any applicable non-CPOE activated site. All Island Health accounts will have access to the new Order Set Library as Visitors; There has been no change in permissions, and access does NOT need to be requested.
New Supplier for Island Heath’s Home Oxygen Program
Effective January 1, 2025, Island Health will change respiratory equipment suppliers for its Home Oxygen Program (HOP). Physicians and nurse practitioners who sign HOP applications must be aware of this change.
Critical Values for Hematology Laboratory Parameters
Critical values for hematology laboratory parameters have been revised to reflect recommendations from the most recent publications in this area. Please review the attached December 11 memorandum from Dr. Danielle Meunier, Medical Lead, Hematology.
Inaugural Presentation of the Dr. Jennifer Oates Memorial Award
The Dr. Jennifer Oates Memorial Award for Advancing the Family and Patient Voice was presented at the annual Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) Graduation Ceremony on the evening of October 16, honouring the late Dr. Oates' dedication to patient-centered care. This annual event celebrates the PQI physicians’ completion of 1 year of cohort QI training.