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Looking at what lies ahead for Island Health
Island Health Board Chair Leah Hollins shared her thoughts on the past year and the successes/lessons learned. As Island Health moves into 2023, she explains what the organization has planned and how the community will benefit.
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.
Clinical Order Set Change- Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
The paper/electronic Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (RPEP) (Module) order set has been revised.
Artic outflow warning issued for Greater Victoria and Southern Gulf Islands
Environment Canada has issued an Artic outflow warning for Greater Victoria and the Southern Gulf Islands for Wednesday night into Thursday, bringing bitter cold and strong winds.
Island Health launches texting service for drug-poisoning advisories
An Island Health service focused on notifying subscribed community members about drug-poisoning overdose advisories by text message.
Sing along with the Physician Quality Improvement team!
With the shorter days and colder weather, we all know what it's time for - the annual holiday song from the PQI and SQI teams! Join Dr. Alex Hoechsmann in a Quality Improvement-focused rendition of one of your festive favourites.
Snowfall Warning Issued for Vancouver Island
Environment Canada has issued another snowfall warning for Vancouver Island and the South Coast with possible accumulations of 20 centimeters in some areas tonight into Tuesday.
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.
Updated: Antimicrobial and Immunomodulatory Therapy | COVID-19
This updated BCCDC guidance document addresses key therapeutic areas of concern for clinicians with recommendations sorted by severity of patient illness.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
Topics covered include: Influenza Vaccine Updates, Toxic Drug Crisis Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Island Health spotlight news, upcoming news and events, plus many more...