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Dr. Deborah Braithwaite receives Order of British Columbia for her work with Victoria Hospice
In a March 3rd ceremony at Government House, Victoria Hospice community physician Dr. Deborah Braithwaite was invested into the Order of British Columbia (OBC) for serving with "the greatest distinction and excellence" in the field of palliative care, "benefiting the people of British Columbia".
Updated: Clinical Immunization Guidelines for Special Patient Populations
These BCCDC guidelines include information on the recommendations and considerations, vaccine efficacy and safety, and the contraindications or exceptions for people with the following medical considerations.
Whole community team approach brings COVID-19 vaccines to rural and remote communities
Whole community clinics are aimed at providing COVID-19 vaccines to all eligible people age five and older. Depending on the population size and demand in rural and remote communities, future COVID-19 vaccinations may be provided at pharmacies, regular public health clinics or at specific COVID-19 clinics.
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
Specialist Memory Clinic (SMC) Announcement
While Island Health has been accepting referrals for the Specialist Memory Clinic (SMC) for the last few years, Island Health is proud to announce that the SMC referral guidelines and decision support tools are now live on the Intranet and Pathways for clinicians.
Updated: Order of the Provincial Health Officer: Residential Care COVID-19 Vaccination Status
This BCCDC Order of the Provincial Health Officer Residential Care Vaccination Status, has been updated to include information in regards to the most recent vaccination requirements for employers, staff and residents in these facilities.
Updated: Masks in long-term care
This BCCDC guidance on the Long Term Care and Assisted Living page is updated to indicate that all visitors to long-term care facilities must wear a medical mask. Masks are required both indoors and outdoors.
MHSU Update - February 2022
February highlights include: Appreciation for Medical Staff Contract Management Team, Launch the New MHSU Services Regional Orientation Curriculum, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Skills Groups and MHA Tracking & Database Orientation eLearning Module.
Medical Staff Town Hall, March 2nd presentation slides
Drs. Ben Williams, Ian Thompson and Murray Fyfe provide updates on Clinical Governance Initiative, Medical Staff Human Resourcing Planning, COVID-19 Update, Medical Staff Engagement and top organizational priorities for the coming year.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
Topics covered include: Island Health COVID-19 dashboard numbers, COVID-19 vaccination information, BC pandemic reports, Island Health spotlight news, upcoming news and events, plus many more...