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PRIME enrolment webinars
There will be two webinars on March 22, 2023 to help people navigate the user enrolment and site registration processes. Both sessions will be recorded and posted on the PRIME webpage for those who cannot make it. There are also resources available online, and the PRIME support team is available to help. Click here to access webinar materials.
March 11 is Canadian Women Physicians Day
March 11 is the third ever Canadian Women Physicians Day, a time to recognize and honour the many amazing contributions of women who practice medicine in this country.
OneSign® “Tap N Go” deploying at Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH)
On March 1, the IHealth devices team began installing OneSign® “Tap N Go” hardware and software on workstations at RJH. This work is scheduled to be complete March 31.
MHSU Update- February 2023
The MHSU Update is a monthly communication that is intended to connect Island Health staff with developments and achievements across the portfolio.
Toxic drugs continue to take lives of British Columbians
Preliminary reporting released by the BC Coroners Service shows that the toxic, unregulated drug supply claimed the lives of at least 211 British Columbians in January, with the total number of deaths surpassing 200 for the eighth time in the past 16 months.
Spring forward - Daylight Savings Time returns on Sunday
Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night.
You're Invited to the CHI Lunch and Learn March 15th!
The Neil and Susan Manning Cognitive Health Initiative, and the Seniors Outpatient Clinic, are proud to announce the next, fully accredited CHI Lunch & Learn Series. Wednesday March 15th from 12-1pm.
Clinical Governance: Building the foundation for new decision-making committees
As of Friday, March 3 people across Island Health can read and offer feedback about the Terms of Reference for regional and organizational-level committees that will be responsible for clinical governance in the future. Terms of Reference provide clear, well-defined descriptions of each group's membership criteria, roles, responsibilities and decision-making rights.
BCCDC COVID-19 Long Term Care, Assisted Living & Other Residential Outbreak Report
A weekly update for Long-Term Care, Assisted Living & Other Residential Living Facilities.
Island Health Research Dispatch Newsletter March 2023
This March newsletter covers topics such as: Save the Date - 5 days in May, Funding Opportunities, Study Opportunities and more.