Medical Staff News
News
Revised Island Health policy framework launches
The updated Policy Framework was informed by feedback and insights from multiple areas, including hands-on input from Island Health internal policy Community of Practice, the Island Health Policy Liaison Network and best practices from the health authorities policy office peers across B.C. and Canada.
Choosing Wisely: Recruitment for Site-based Champions
The Oversight Committee is looking for site-based champions to share the Choosing Wisely messaging, promote knowledge to action, and contribute to the success of these important project in the emergency department and in-patient settings at all sites across the Island
Primary Care Update
About a third of Island Health residents have received an influenza vaccination, but uptake is lower in children. This is particularly concerning for children less than 5 years old, who are at higher risk of hospitalization. Please continue to recommend influenza vaccination to all patients, especially children.
CDH Emergency Department Gives Back
CDH Emergency Department staff raised money to donate to "Stuff the Truck", a Juice FM collaboration with Save on Foods fundraising campaign to give back to the Cowichan Valley raising cash donations to benefit local food banks in: Duncan, Chemainus, Lake Cowichan, Crofton and Ladysmith.
San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety training - Medical Staff
Two online educational modules - San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety training and Violence Prevention training - available for Medical Staff.
Dr. Tracey Stephenson - Medical Lead, Collaborative Emergency Response
Congratulations to Dr. Tracey Stephenson who has taken on the role of Medical Lead, Collaborative Emergency Response.
Updated: Clinical Immunization Guidelines for CEV Patient Populations
The Guidelines include information on the recommendations and considerations, vaccine efficacy and safety, and the contraindications or exceptions for people with the following medical considerations.
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.
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
Choosing Wisely: Climate Conscious Quality Improvement in Action
The third annual Choosing Wisely at Island Health session was hosted on Friday, November 18, 2022, sharing an update on the journey to Quality Improvement Status as part of the Choosing Wisely Canada Hospital Designation Program.