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IHealth Update for Medical Staff
The January edition of the IHealth Newsletter covers a range of topics including Key Messages, Order Set Deployment, Practice Changes, and FAQs.
New Provider Update: Associate Physicians & Physician Assistants
To create sustainable program foundations for the Associate Physician and Physician Assistant roles at Island Health, medical staff input is needed to strategically place these limited resources. Advisory groups have been created to provide program oversight and input into decision making.
Apply for Cohort 9 of the Physician Quality Improvement Training Program Today
Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) is an education program for Medical Staff who want to enhance their QI capacity, build connections with colleagues, and create a continuous improvement culture to transform our local health system. Applications to join Cohort 9 must be submitted online by March 15 at 4:00pm.
Upcoming Cerner Electronic Health Record - Planned Downtime
Island Health is currently transitioning our Electronic Health Record (EHR) to a Remote Hosting Option (RHO) provided by Oracle Cerner. The scheduled downtime for the RHO transition is from 10 p.m. on Friday, February 23, to 6 a.m. on Saturday, February 24.
Communicating Unexpected Outcomes for Clinicians Update
Island Health is pleased to announce that they have posted a new round of Communicating Unexpected Outcomes for Clinicians courses on LearningHub. Dates have been posted for March, April, May and June of 2024.
Port Hardy drug-checking news
The Port Hardy Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) office offers a new drug-checking service during business hours. Individuals can visit the office at 7070 Shorncliffe Avenue from Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., to have their substance samples checked and receive results within 20 minutes.
Registration Open for the 2nd Annual Trauma & Critical Care Conference
Island Health is thrilled to reveal the 2nd Annual Island Health Trauma and Critical Care Conference in Victoria, BC, scheduled for April 20th and 21st, 2024. Don't miss out on Early Bird Pricing, ending on February 28th, 2024. Secure your tickets now!
Virtual Care Services Newsletter - Winter Edition
The latest release of the Virtual Care Services newsletter for winter is here, brimming with up-to-date information and inspiring local achievements. This edition covers a range of topics, including the introduction of Call4Care as a new service, updates on virtual care guidelines and policies, and much more.
Protecting Patient Privacy with Approved Virtual Care Solutions
During the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Health granted exceptions to facilitate a swift shift to virtual care solutions, ensuring uninterrupted access to healthcare. It's important to note that these exceptions are no longer applicable, and Island Health continues to adhere to the regulations outlined in the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)
January 31st Deadline – Adoption of New Mental Health Act Forms 4.1 & 4.2
All B.C. health authorities are required to implement the new Mental Health Act (MHA) medical certificates (Form 4.1 and Form 4.2) by January 31, 2024. The old medical certificate (Form 4) will no longer be legally recognized effective February 1, 2024.