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An Update on Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios
The Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratio (mNPR) initiative is a multi-year partnership between the Ministry of Health, BC Nurses’ Union, and health organizations across the province to strengthen nursing practice and patient care.
Moose Hide Campaign 2025: Ending Gender-Based Violence
Celebrated on Thursday, May 15 this year, The Moose Hide Campaign began as a BC-born, Indigenous-led, grassroots movement to engage men and boys in ending violence towards women and children. It has since grown into a nationwide movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians from local communities, First Nations, governments, schools, colleges/universities, police forces and many other organizations – all committed to taking action to end this violence.
Understanding the Toxic Drug Crisis in the Comox Valley
Hear from keynote speaker Lisa Lapointe, former BC Coroner, followed by a dynamic panel discussion including Island Health’s Dr. Charmaine Enns and Andy Speck, at community events in the Comox Valley.
Streamlined process cuts wait times, bringing more U.S. nurses to B.C.
New streamlined credential recognition means nurses from the United States can now work in B.C. much quicker, with registrations taking only a few days, compared to the previous average as long as four months.
Update: Pre-operative Fasting Guidelines
Surgical Quality has released updated Preoperative Fasting Guidelines for Scheduled Procedures Booked Under Anesthesia.
Updated Referral Documentation for OT and PT
Community Health Services has updated referral documentation for Occupational and Physical Therapy.
Trauma & Critical Care Conference 2025: That's a Wrap!
The 3rd annual Trauma and Critical Care (TRACC) Conference brought together over 250 healthcare professionals for a dynamic and inspiring day of education, collaboration, and innovation. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Sooke Prestige Oceanfront Resort, TRACC 2025 featured a robust lineup of expert speakers and cutting-edge content focused on advancing trauma care across diverse environments.
James Bay UPCC Turns Five & Reaches Waitlist Milestone
On April 29, the James Bay Urgent & Primary Care Centre (James Bay UPCC) celebrated its 5th anniversary.
International Day of the Midwife 2025
Monday May 5 is International Day of the Midwife—a global day to recognize the midwifery model of care and the professionals who lead in this work. This year, the International Confederation of Midwives has chosen Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis as the theme to help highlight the importance of midwifery practice in the face of instability.
CDH Staff Drive Transformation Forward Through Quality Improvement with IHealth activation
When Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) staff go live with electronic ordering on Saturday, May 3, it will mark the first community hospital in Island Health to make the full transition to advanced use of the electronic health record (EHR).