Medical Staff News
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June CRT Update now live
The June Update for Community Health Services includes information regarding updated PPE requirements, RAI-HC annual competency evaluation deadlines, a new respite referral process, and other important news for all CHS staff.
IHealth Update for Medical Staff - June 2023
Sent on behalf of IHealth Medical Staff Site Leads, Dr. Kellie Whitehill (VGH) and Dr. Pooya Kazemi (RJH).
Medical staff invited to “all physician” regional workflow validation session
Medical staff at Island Health are invited to attend a special regional all-physician workflow validation session. Your perspective and experience would be highly appreciated in this critical step in our regional adoption of electronic health records.
Tap N Go Signed-In Window Expands To Eight Hours
Instead of asking medical staff to sign in again after 4 hours and 20 minutes of using the Tap N Go function, the maximum time has expanded to eight hours. OneSign Tap N Go hardware and software can be found on medical and clinical desktops and WoWs at 10 Island Health sites.
June 2023 issue of Mental Health Act (MHA) INFOBITS is here!
This June issue continues the discussion about the four criteria for involuntary admission from the May issue; and how they can be written on the medical certificates (Form 4s) in a way that is accessible and easy to understand, even for people without higher education or a knowledge of medical terms.
New ICU at Nanaimo hospital ready for patients on June 28
People in Nanaimo and area will have greater access to care as a new 12-bed intensive care unit (ICU) at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital opens for patients on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
Breaking out of the Hollywood Squares!
This week, more than 40 staff from the Seniors Health and Community Virtual Care team met in person at Transfer Beach in Ladysmith to have a picnic lunch! Just three years ago it would have been an unusual sight.
Province expands access to opioid agonist treatment medications
British Columbia is taking action on the toxic drug crisis by being the first province in Canada to provide universal coverage for eligible medications used for the treatment of opioid-use disorder.
IHealth workflow validation sessions seeking region-wide input
As IHealth expands use of the electronic health record (EHR) across Island Health sites and services, attention is now focused on looking at clinical workflows that guide the best quality care journey for patients and care providers, starting with acute and ambulatory care.
Pride 2023: Supporting Our Community
As noted in the May 31 Pride article, Island Health is recognizing Pride differently this year. In solidarity with Island Health Queer staff, medical staff and volunteers – as well as their patients, clients and residents – Island Health is donating the funds typically allotted to Pride parade registration to five local, community-based non-profit organizations to support them and their very important work.