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Province provides update on work addressing racism in B.C. health care
The Ministry of Health has released a progress report on government’s steps to address Indigenous-specific racism in B.C.’s health-care system, as recommended in the In Plain Sight.
Winter Weather Advisories Continue Through This Week For Parts of the Region
Environment Canada has issued weather advisories for East Vancouver Island and the Malahat Highway - Goldstream to Mill Bay including falling temperatures and icy conditions with the possibility of more snow.
Two Weeks Left to Sign-up for the Good Call Action Series
Are you part of a team that makes, receives or responds to calls about patient care? Have you ever wanted to improve that call experience? Join the Good Call Action Series (January-May 2023) with 3-7 interdisciplinary team members to learn how!
Mental Health Act Policy Update Strengthens Patient Care
The Mental Health Act of BC Process Requirements Policy 10.4.1P (MHA Policy) is now available on the Policy and Procedures intranet page.
REDCap Training: How to Use Automated Survey Invitations - Dec. 8 & Jan. 12
Do you use REDCap for surveys and survey invitations? Improve your skills and save some time with Automatic Survey Invitations (ASIs)! Over two training sessions.
Clinical Practice Guide for the Use of Therapeutics in Mild-Moderate COVID-19
This BCCDC Clinical Practice Guide is updated as follows: Recommendation language for monoclonal antibodies, including tixagevimab/cilgavimab, Impacts of waning, second boosters, hybrid immunity and bivalent vaccines and more.
Snow Rides Available Once Again
There is a snowfall warning for Vancouver Island and Greater Victoria. The Vancouver Island Toyota 4 x 4 Club has once again offered to help those stuck in the snow. They have members as far north as Port Hardy and the ride is completely free of charge!
Snowfall Warning Issued for Vancouver Island
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Special Weather statement, calling for snow Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
THAT'S A WRAP! 2022 Accreditation Canada Site Visit
On behalf of the Quality, Safety, Improvement and Experience portfolio, thank you to everyone at Island Health for your contribution to this week's accreditation activities with the Accreditation Canada Survey team As Kathy MacNeil has noted, there is so much to be proud of!
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.