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Got Data? Get REDCap: Upcoming Training Sessions
Juggling a lot of data but struggling to manage and use it? Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) is a versatile data management tool that supports innovation, research, quality improvement, surveys, and health services management at Island Health. Training sessions will take place online via Teams.
Rural Physicians Gain Advanced Point of Care Ultrasound Certification
20 Physicians from Duncan, Port Hardy, and Port McNeill have become certified independent practitioners in CPOCUS Resuscitation, an advanced curriculum in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). The intensive course ran from April 14 to 17 in Cowichan Bay and was delivered by Prairie POCUS with national ultrasound experts instructing.
Last Chance for Tickets: Advancing Trauma Care at TRACC 2025
Are you interested in attending the conference of the year right here on Vancouver Island? No need to travel to the US—come join us in Sooke at the Prestige Oceanfront Hotel May 3, 2025. Only twenty tickets left!
A Fond Farewell to Dr. David Butcher, HAMAC Chair March 2019 – March 2025
As Dr. Butcher steps down from his role as HAMAC chair, we express our gratitude and wish him well in all future endeavours.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this April issue, you'll find information on The upcoming Culture Conference, Medical Staff Forum Recap, Unintended SECCON Deactivation of Access Cards, HAMAC Highlights, Medical Staff Spotlight—A Fond Farewell to Dr. David Butcher, HAMAC Chair March 2019 - March 2025 and more.
SAVE THE DATE: Medical Staff Forum Invite | Thursday April 17, 2025
Medical staff are invited to join Executive leadership, and guest speakers, for the first Medical Staff Forum of 2025. Thursday, 17 April from 7.30 to 8.30am on Teams. Topics for discussion include: Regional MRP shortage, IHealth, Recruitment and Peer Recognition.
BCCDC Grand Rounds: Chief Medical Health Officer’s Report on Substance Use & Health
Dr. Gustafson will be speaking on the Island Health 2024 Chief Medical Health Officer Report on Substance Use and Health.
Unintended Deactivation of Access Cards
In February, several medical staff reported difficulties accessing Island Health sites with their proxy card. Security Control (SECCON) has confirmed there was an unintended deletion of 381 records, which has impacted some medical staff. The deletion occurred when an outdated data server was overloaded with records. Unfortunately, there is no way of determining whose access cards have been impacted. Sporadic deactivations may occur until the server capacity issue is addressed by SECCON.
Updated Referral Documentation for Occupational and Physical Therapy in Community
Community Health Services has updated referral documentation for Occupational and Physical Therapy.
Transforming the Human Experience in Healthcare: Join the Conversation!
We’re excited to invite you to an engaging webinar hosted by The Beryl Institute on April 29 at 11:00 AM. This session will delve into the transformative role of human experience in healthcare, exploring its profound impact on patients, clients and families and those working and volunteering in the health system.