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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).
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.
COVID-19 CEV Vaccination Clinical Guidelines
The BCCDC COVID-19 Vaccination Toolkit for Health Professionals page was updated. The new document is titled “Clinical guidance on COVID-19 vaccination for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV).
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.
Rural CME Offerings Newsletter Summer 2023
A list of monthly courses, workshops, conferences and more.
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.
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.
World No Commercial Tobacco Day – an opportunity to quit
This World No (Commercial) Tobacco Day May 31 is an opportunity to make a quit attempt. This post includes free supports to refer patients/clients to, when it comes to quitting smoking.
Wildfire smoke advisory issued
Environment Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy have issued special air quality statements for East Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands.
Long-term Care COVID-19 DOC resource email name change
With the pandemic officially over and the COVID-19 virus transitioning to become part of the suite of respiratory viruses, the LTCOVID19DOC resource email will be officially changed over as of June 1st to reflect all types of outbreak notifications for Long-term Care homes.