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Help support opioid use disorder care in Emergency Departments
Expressions of interest for Health Quality BC's Learning about Opioid Use Disorder in the Emergency Department (LOUD in the ED) Collaborative are still open! We are especially encouraging people working with EDs to fill out the short EOI form and help champion this work. Funding is available to participate.
New Practice Alert: Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment for patients with Opioid Use Disorder
Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment (iOAT) is part of the continuum of care for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) who inject opioids. iOAT is for those who have not adequately benefited from or have declined oral OAT like methadone, buprenorphine, or slow-release oral morphine.
IPAC Guidance for VGH/GRH/SISC CPOE Go-Live
With the September 14 go-live for CPOE quickly approaching at VGH, GRH and SISC, excitement is rising at the promise of the advanced technology coming to these sites. However, with this innovation comes responsibility, particularly when it comes to infection prevention and control (IPAC).
VGH/GRH/SISC Staff Invited to Complete Final CPOE Readiness Survey
Staff at Victoria General Hospital, Gorge Road Health Centre sub-acute units and South Island Surgical Centre preparing for the IHealth Go-Live September 14 are encouraged to provide their feedback in the IHealth Readiness Survey. The survey will typically take two minutes to complete and will remain open until August 26.
Hospital at Home expands to Cowichan District Hospital
People are receiving safe, timely acute care from their own homes through the newly expanded Hospital at Home (HaH) program at Cowichan District Hospital (CDH).
Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment for patients with Opioid Use Disorder
Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment (iOAT) is part of the continuum of opioid use disorder (OUD) care specifically for individuals who inject opioids. It involves use of high dose injectable opioids (i.e. HYDROmorphone 200mg) administered as IV direct.
Secure your spot to attend Island Health’s first Climate Change & Planetary Health Conference
The Choosing Wisely at Island Health Oversight Committee are partnering with Environmental Sustainability to promote Island Health’s first-ever Climate Change & Planetary Health Conference! The conference is almost sold out, secure your spot today.
Expanded travel programs support cancer patients
More cancer patients, especially those living in rural and remote areas, will benefit from improved access to life-saving cancer care as the Province further invests in medical-travel supports, reducing costs and financial barriers.
Island Health Store Launches Orange Shirt
Island Health is proud to announce a partnership with Nuu-chah-nulth artist Joslyn Charlie, of the Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwaka'wakw nations, to create an original Island Health Orange Shirt in time for September 30, 2024. With Joslyn's guidance and talent, and the invaluable support of the Indigenous Health, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team, the Island Health Orange Shirt has moved from concept to reality and is officially available to purchase for all Island Health staff and medical staff.
Virtual Care Services Newsletter: Summer Edition
The Summer 2024 edition of the Virtual Care Services newsletter is now available, packed with timely virtual care updates and local success stories.