Medical Staff News
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New Psychological Health and Safety Training Available
That’s why we’re 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.
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.
Recognize a Medical Staff Peer!
Submit your peer nominations in advance of the next virtual Medical Staff Forum on Thursday 27 November.
Influenza Season Update and Vaccine Effectiveness
Vaccination remains the most effective defense against influenza and its complications. While effectiveness varies each year and is only fully assessed at the end of the season, getting vaccinated consistently offers better protection than going without.
MED Eating Disorder Adult Admission (Multiphase) order set now available to non-CPOE activated sites
In cooperation with a Provincial Eating Disorders Community of Practice, Island Health have developed an order set for adult eating disorder medical stabilization that is now available for use across Island Health. This order set has already been available at CPOE activated sites e.g., NRGH, RJH, VGH, CDH, and is now newly available to non-CPOE activated sites.
Celebrating Nurse Practitioners at Island Health
Ahead of National Nurse Practitioner Week (November 9-15), we spoke to Lee-Ann Jespersen and Tracey Adams about their practice at the Pender Islands Health Centre.
2025 Population Health Status Report Accessible Now
2025 Population Health Status Report highlights health gains and inequities in the Island Health region.
MHO Newsletter: Shigella Flexneri UPDATE with Reporting Instructions
Cases of multidrug-resistant Shigella flexneri 2a have been identified among individuals in the Cowichan Valley and South Island.
Choosing Wisely at Island Health: Less Than Two Weeks Away
Join us virtually for our 6th annual Choosing Wisely at Island Health Symposium on November 21, 2025.
U.S. Healthcare Workers Joining Island Health in Record Numbers
In June of this year, the Ministry of Health launched a campaign to attract American health care workers to British Columbia, along with new expedited credentialing and licensing programs that make it easier and faster for U.S.-trained professionals to work in BC.