News
June 7, 2023
Pride Allyship: Enrich your Learning Journey
To provide safe and inclusive care and services for people from Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (2SLGBTQI+ or Queer) communities, we need to understand the history, lived experiences and healthcare needs of the diverse range of people seeking our help.
June 7, 2023
Let’s Talk Quality in LTC!
The Long-term Care Quality Framework was created to define a process and accountability structure to focus on the quality of person-centred care. This is more than just complying with licensing regulations (which is a minimum requirement); it is about providing and supporting four major components that make up the delivery of the service.
June 7, 2023
National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day falls within this month on June 21. June is also National Indigenous History Month in Canada. This is an opportunity to celebrate the rich culture and diversity of Indigenous Peoples across the country.
June 7, 2023
Island Health riders log more than 1,000 trips and 15,000 kilometres in the saddle for Spring GBBW
There is still time to log your rides for the Spring 2023 Go By Bike Week, but the numbers are looking pretty good following the May 29th-June 4th event. At Island Health so far, 44 teams including 287 riders have logged 1,026 trips and 15,747 kilometres, burning 472,424 calories and saving an estimated 3,414 kilograms worth of Green House Gases (GHGs).
June 2, 2023
Video: IHealth interview with Dr. Regina Renner — the importance of workflow validation and order sets
In this short video, Nanaimo obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. Regina Renner talks about the importance of incorporating perspectives from across Island Health – including Nanaimo staff who have experience with the full electronic health record – in preparation for the future activations.
June 1, 2023
Patient Support for Heat-Related Illness & Wildfire Smoke Inhalation
The Community Virtual Care program supports vulnerable patients experiencing health effects related to heat-related illness or wildfire inhalation.
June 1, 2023
Join the conversation about violence prevention with SwitchBC
As a health care worker, you face unique challenges when it comes to violence in the workplace. SWITCH BC wants to hear from you to help update the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum training program.
May 31, 2023
New Way to Report Serious Wrongdoing: Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA)
PIDA provides mechanisms for investigating allegations of serious or systemic wrongdoing and for addressing any such wrongdoing that may be found. PIDA also provides legal protection from reprisal if current and former employees (including medical staff) speak up about wrongdoing within their organization and protects their identity.