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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.
Geographic Distribution of COVID-19 by Local Health Area of Case Residence
Epi-Week 39 Cases September 25 to October 1, 2022.
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
Sonography Week 2022
Sonographers are highly trained professionals who use sound waves to produce images. Island Health currently has approximately 115 sonographers performing over 136,000 different exams in Medical Imaging and 44, 883 exams in Heart Health each year.
Primary Care Update
The latest guidance on Public Health Restrictions Lifting for COVID-19 & Fall Influenza Immunization Campaign, New Medical Resources and More.
Knowledge-to-Action November: K2A is just 28 sleeps away!
Every November, the Research Department hosts a series of collaborative events that bring together leaders and researchers, healthcare providers and patients to learn about the importance of translating evidence into practice to improve care and outcomes.
You're invited! Celebrate data management impact, innovation, and improvement with REDCap at Island Health.
Every November, the Research Department hosts a series of collaborative events that bring together leaders and researchers, healthcare providers and patients to learn about the importance of translating evidence into practice to improve care and outcomes.
MHSU Update - September 2022
The MHSU Update is a monthly communication that is intended to connect Island Health staff with developments and achievements across the portfolio. September highlights include:Harm Reduction Policy, Rapid Access Addiction Clinic, MHSU Quality Council Opportunities, Accreditation, One-Year Anniversary of SCN-Quality & Clinical Networks.
Saegis Communicating Unexpected Outcomes (CUO) training for Clinicians
Starting this fall, Island Health is encouraging all staff, medical staff and leadership within the organization to participate in the accredited* 4-hour, online training course, Saegis CUO for Clinicians. Prepare yourself for Disclosure conversations; enroll in the Saegis Communicating Unexpected Outcomes (CUO) for Clinicians now!
HEMBC to launch new code and new training to support active attacker situations
Health Emergency Management BC (HEMBC) has worked with the Ministry of Health to develop a new code that provides guidance to facilities and staff in the event of an active attacker situation. Training is now available for everyone working in acute, community or at corporate sites. The online module available through Learning Hub only takes 10-15 minutes to complete and can be done at your own pace.