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Registration is now open for Choosing Wisely at Island Health on November 17!
Register and join us on Friday, November 17, 2023 from 8:30-12:30PM for our fourth annual Choosing Wisely virtual symposium.
September 27 - First Nations Principles of OCAP®
The First Nations Principles of OCAP® presentation will introduce participants to FNIGC, the First Nations principles of OCAP® and First Nations data sovereignty. Over the course of approximately one hour, participants will learn about OCAP® and have the opportunity to ask questions in a Q & A period at the end of the presentation.
Video: NRGH colleagues share their experience with adopting CPOE
Electronic ordering, or “CPOE” -- computerized provider order entry – is expanding across Island Health.
OneSign® “Tap N Go” deploying at Saanich Peninsula Hospital
IHealth devices team will soon install OneSign® “Tap N Go” hardware and software on computers and workstations at Saanich Peninsula Hospital. Staff can begin using Tap N Go on their computers and workstations on wheels as of August 24.
Midwives Association of British Columbia ratifies tentative three-year agreement
Midwives will be better supported as a new three-year agreement has been ratified between the Province and the Midwives Association of British Columbia (MABC) that will increase wages, benefits and provide more supports for Indigenous midwifery. The agreement is effective retroactively from April 2022 until March 2025.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this edition, you will read about new team members, key open positions, important reminders and organizational updates regarding Clinical Service Delivery Realignment and the Clinical Governance Improvement Initiative.
Survey says: Cowichan Valley residents need to be heard
The Our Health, Our Community survey launched late last month and is still looking to hear from medical staff in the Cowichan Valley.
Call for members: B.C.’s Emergency Health Provider Registry
The Emergency Health Provider Registry (EHPR) is an online registry of health care professionals and health authority staff who may be able and willing to be deployed on a voluntary basis, or hired to respond to emergency events.
The Nursing and Allied Health Advisory Council (NAHAC) – Seeking Membership for our 3rd Cohort
Island Health is excited to extend an invitation for members of the Island Health team to join the 3rd cohort of the Nursing and Allied Health Advisory Council (NAHAC)!
IHealth: Asked & Answered
Do you have a question about IHealth? Ask away! The IHealth team will get you an answer. Send your questions to: IHealth@IslandHealth.ca. Here are answers to a few questions IHealth has received from staff.