News
December 11, 2023
Mastering Crucial Conversations Event Wrap Up
On November 23, over 70 medical staff and leaders gathered to attend “Mastering Crucial Conversations”, a leadership series facilitated by certified conflict coach Linda Dobson.
December 11, 2023
Esquimalt urgent and primary care centre turns 2
The Esquimalt urgent and primary care centre is 2 years old. The team celebrated with cake, balloons and a “gratitude” wall. Patients commented throughout the day on the amazing and quality care they receive at the clinic.
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.