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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.
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
Geographic distribution of COVID-19 by local health area of case residence
Epi-Week 38 Cases September 18 to 24, 2022.
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.
Relationship Declarations in the EHR - It is your responsibility
When opening an electronic health record (EHR) you are accessing confidential patient information. It is mandatory that you establish the relationship (reason for accessing) you have to the patient record. It is essential to select the correct relationship. What you declare informs the permanent legal record, which is audited and accessible by the patient.
Fall Respiratory Season | Provincial Update
Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry held a provincial briefing on the upcoming respiratory season and surge planning. PHO Briefing slides.
Primary Care Providers Influenza Vaccination - MHO letter
MHO letter providing information for primary care providers on health authority clinics providing both COVID-19 and influenza vaccination. Primary Care Providers can start placing influenza vaccine orders the week of October 24th with expected distribution the week of October 31st.
Long-Term Care Program Newsletter
In this September 2022 episode of Between the Lines you'll find: Suicide Awareness & resources, San'Yas Cultural Safety and Humility course, Continued Wound Wise knowledge sharing AND more.
Geographic distribution of COVID-19 by local health area of case residence
Epi-Week 37 Cases September 11 to 17, 2022.
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.