News
December 8, 2023
Medical Director of Virtual Care - Welcome Dr. Lonn Myronuk, MD, FRCPC
The following has been sent on behalf of Dr. Mary-Lyn Fyfe, Chief Medical Information Officer/Executive Medical Director, Medication Systems and Medical Informatics. Welcome Dr. Lonn Myronuk, the new Medical Director of Virtual Care.
December 6, 2023
IHealth Update for Medical Staff
Topics covered in the November IHealth update includes: Patient Discharge information, FAQs, and more.
December 5, 2023
Choosing Wisely for Seniors in Acute Care with Dementia: A New Virtual Simulation.
Do you provide care for Seniors in Acute Care? A new virtual simulation aimed to support clinical decision making and reduce antipsychotic use in seniors with dementia is now live.
November 30, 2023
More than 2,000 British Columbians lost to toxic, unregulated drugs for third consecutive year
At least 2,039 lives have been lost to unregulated drugs in the first 10 months of 2023, according to preliminary data released by the BC Coroners Service.
November 29, 2023
FAQs on Rescheduled CPOE Go-Live at South Island Tertiary Sites
Since the announcement that the CPOE Go-Live at South Island Tertiary Sites is rescheduled from February-March to April-May 2024, some requests have come forward for more information. Here are the questions people are asking the IHealth team, along with the responses.
November 29, 2023
Save the date: IHealth World Café @ Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Staff are invited to an IHealth World Café event at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on Wednesday, December 13.
November 28, 2023
November 2023 issue of Mental Health Act (MHA) INFOBITS
The Mental Health Act (MHA) Infobits monthly newsletter highlights MHA educational supports, resources and provincial updates. November 2023 topic is MHA Directors and Delegates’ duties and authority at Island Health. MHA Directors and their delegates play a key role in shared organizational accountability under the MHA.
November 27, 2023
Ministers’ statement on updates on battle against opioid manufacturers, distributors
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, have released the following statement on the battle against opioid manufacturers and distributors.
November 27, 2023
Ophthalmology Lens Process Development
Cataract surgery is a high volume procedure at Island Health, requiring robust communication and collaboration amongst a myriad of interest holders. Victoria-based Ophthalmologist Dr. Hamza Khan recently teamed up with Laurel East, Island Health Surgical Quality Consultant to improve patient safety and access to cataract surgery.
November 24, 2023
November Community Resource Team Update
The Community Resource Team's (CRT) October Update for Community Health Services (CHS) includes information about a new Hospital Liaison roles and responsibilities e-manual, CRT practice support for long-term care access, changes to the Provincial Skin and Wound Formulary, and other important news for all CHS staff.