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COVID-19 pandemic update
As of Tuesday, March 29, 2022, 90.8% (4,527,947) of eligible people five and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 87.3% (4,350,994) have received their second dose.
Healthcare Heroes art story now on Shaw
A video about artist Shannon Holms' tribute to healthcare workers is now in rotation on Shaw TV's Spotlight.
MHSU Update - March 2022
The MHSU Update is a monthly communication that is intended to connect Island Health staff with developments and achievements across the portfolio.
Cultural Safety and Humility Learning Webinar
In the workshop, Indigenous Cultural Safety consultant, Harley Eagle will make the connection between Indigenous Cultural Safety and addressing systemic racism and identify some possible ways forward.
COVID-19 pandemic update
As of Monday, March 28, 2022, 90.8% (4,527,693) of eligible people five and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 87.3% (4,350,266) have received their second dose.
Updated: Mask Policy
Island Health policy has been updated to clarify some of the wording (though the essence of the policy is unchanged).
COVID-19 pandemic update
As of Friday, March 25, 2022, 90.8% (4,526,941) of eligible people five and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 87.2% (4,344,849) have received their second dose.
Therapies for mild-moderate COVID-19 have been revised
Therapies for mild-moderate COVID-19 have been revised. There is a new Island Health one-page resource document guide prescribing COVID-19 therapies. Outdated documents have been removed. Target audience: All Island Health Physicians. Impact on medical staff: Ongoing adjustment of practice around the evolving treatment of COVID-19 patients.
Updated: PPE guidance during the COVID-19 Pandemic
PPE Guidelines has been updated to indicate staff are to do a Point of Care Risk Assessment (PCRA) to determine the need for wearing eye protection with a patient who isn’t already on precautions.