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Save the Date! Medical Staff Forum, Thurs Nov 27
Agenda items include: Medical Leadership Restructure, Medical Staff Rules, Public Health Update and a Q&A.
Guidance for the 2025/26 Respiratory Illness Season
With transmission of respiratory illnesses such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and cold viruses beginning to increase this fall, we are sending a reminder about the importance of infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidance for health-care facilities during viral respiratory illness (VRI) season.
Cowichan Valley Health & Wellness Survey Results Released
View results online for a June 2023 survey conducted by Island Health and Our Cowichan Communities Health Network.
Recognize a Medical Staff Peer!
Submit your peer nominations in advance of the next virtual Medical Staff Forum on Thursday 27 November.
Ministry of Health Announces New Mental Health Act Forms to Support Independent Rights Advice Service
The Ministry of Health has confirmed updates to British Columbia’s Mental Health Act forms, aimed at strengthening patient rights and supporting the recently launched Independent Rights Advice Service (IRAS). These changes will take effect December 3, 2025, following the formal enactment of legislation that was recently accepted to embed IRAS into provincial law.
Save the date! Join Island Health’s Ethics Week 2025: December 8-11
Join the Ethics team for a week of learning, reflection, and dialogue during Island Health’s Ethics Week. Each session explores real-world ethical challenges in healthcare practice, from climate impacts to complex discharge planning, and offers space for thoughtful discussion and shared understanding.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this November issue, you'll find information on REMINDER! Medical Staff Forum, Medical Leadership Restructure Update, HAMAC Highlights, Accredited Confidential Information Management Training and more.
New Psychological Health and Safety Training Available
Island Health is introducing new psychological health and safety training that provides foundational knowledge for all staff and medical staff. Everyone is encouraged to take this optional training to help support yourself and your colleagues.
Using Labs Wisely note success at CDH post CPOE Activation
Since Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) activation at Cowichan District Hospital (CDH), we have seen a reduction in ED lab test volumes for potentially unnecessary tests. These tests include coagulation tests, urea, and AST—areas of focus for Using Labs Wisely.
INVITATION: Town Hall for Staff & Medical Staff
Join us for our next hybrid virtual and in-person Town Hall on Friday, December 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.