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March 20, 2025
New Order Set: High Dose Suboxone Induction for OUD
Use of high dose inductions aims for quicker saturation of mu-opioid receptors in order to optimize buprenorphine’s partial agonist effects and reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms. This induction method is suitable for patients who have undergone a full opioid reversal with naloxone in the past two hours (without receiving opioids since the reversal), or for patients with high opioid tolerance who would typically receive a traditional induction.
March 20, 2025
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this March issue, you'll find information on IHealth Activation of CPOE at Cowichan District Hospital, HAMAC Highlights, Medical Staff Forum, Thursday April 17- 7:30am - 8:30am, Partnerships in FOCUS and much more.
March 18, 2025
A Public Health Response to our Perplexing Relationship with Psychoactive Substances
Island Health hosts Primary Care Grand Rounds to encourage new ways of thinking, introduce new or updated ideas, generate discussion, and in some cases debate around important health issues. The Grand Rounds are hosted by Dr. William Cunningham, Department Head Primary Care, and Dr. Leah MacDonald, Executive Medical Director of Island Health.
March 17, 2025
New cloud-based PSLS coming April 1st, 2025
A new cloud-based Patient Safety Learning System (PSLS) will be deployed across Island Health, replacing the current web-based system.
March 17, 2025
SportChek VIP Pricing
SportChek is extending VIP pricing to medical staff at Island Health. Here’s how to redeem this offer...
March 13, 2025
IHealth Update: Activation at Cowichan District Hospital and MyHealth Enrolment
May 3, 2025 is new date for IHealth activation of CPOE at Cowichan District Hospital. Plus, an update on MyHealth enrolment numbers in the region.
March 12, 2025
B.C. improving care for people with mental-health, substance-use challenges
The Province is taking action to improve care for people who suffer from severe, overlapping mental-health and substance-use challenges, including brain injuries from toxic-drug poisonings, ensuring they have the right care to meet their needs.
March 12, 2025
Mental Health Act Monthly Webinar
We are excited to invite you to the monthly webinar hosted by the Mental Health Act Quality Assurance and Practice Support team. These sessions are designed to provide valuable updates about the Mental Health Act, to clarify key points and to offer an opportunity to address questions related to the Mental Health Act.
March 12, 2025
Mental Health & Substance Use Research Advances to Next Phase
We are excited to share that Dr. Colette Smart's work as Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Scholar in Residence (SIR) is entering its next phase of work following ethics approval for research activities with clients admitted to MHSU acute care services.
March 11, 2025
Canadian Women Physicians Day
March 11th marks Canadian Women Physicians Day. Join us in celebrating women in medicine, and their integral role in our healthcare systems.