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Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this May issue, you'll find information on HAMAC Highlights, Medical Leader Spotlight, Culture Conference Recap, Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum (PVPC)—Summer Dates for In-person Sessions and more.
Help Us Improve Tools to Support your Island Health Provider Profile Experience
Fully licensed FPs and SPs holding in-patient MRP status are eligible for 30 minutes of funding at JCC sessional rates through Health System Redesign for reviewing the Provider Profile supportive resources and sharing their feedback until June 30, 2025.
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.