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Go-Live: Video On-Demand Interpreting now available at your site
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) is an on-demand application that gives care providers easy access to a live, medically trained interpreter through video or audio in a matter of seconds. Interpreting services are available at no cost for all Island Health programs. Use of interpreting services improves the quality and safety of patient care with more than 240 languages available, including American Sign Language (ASL).
Nearly 600 lives lost to unregulated drugs in first three months of 2023
More than seven years after the declaration of a public-health emergency, the toxic, unregulated drug supply continues to claim the lives of British Columbians in record numbers, according to preliminary reporting released by the BC Coroners Service. At least 374 deaths believed to be caused by toxic drugs were reported to the BC Coroners Service in February (177) and March (197), which equates to an average of 6.4 lives lost per day.
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Island Savings Recognizes MHSU Employee
Congratulations to Michelle Gerow, for receiving Island Savings MHSU Hero Award!
Ethics Lunch & Learn - April 19 2023!
Please save the zoom details in your calendar and join Dr. Jeff Kerrie, Karen Shufelt & Jill Boerstler in an engaging clinical ethics discussion at the April Ethics Lunch & Learn!
New opportunity for point-of-care staff to lead quality improvement
Point-of-care staff and patients are in the best position to identify opportunities to improve the quality of our health-care services. Staff and medical staff will soon have a new opportunity to help lead quality improvement at the regional level by participating in new committees with Island-wide impact.
Enroll in the BCPSQC Communicating the Unexpected Outcomes for Clinicians now!
Island Health is encouraging all staff, medical staff and leadership within Island Health to participate in the CME accredited* 4-hour, online training course, BCPSQC CUO for Clinicians. The BCPSQC CUO for Clinicians course is free of charge and delivered virtually in two, 2-hour sessions (spaced one week apart).
Health and wellness learning events - sign up today
In support of your health and wellness, Island Health will be providing a number of learning events through out the year. Here are the sessions scheduled for April and May, which focus on: overcoming sleep issues, how to communicate more effectively, building your confidence and exploring how to support each other through compassion fatigue.
Celebrating Indigenous Nurses Day
April 10, 2023, was Indigenous Nurses Day for the second year! To Indigenous nurses, thank you for your exceptional skills, longstanding dedication, and unwavering ability to provide exemplary nursing care across our diverse and complex service region.
Island Health Memo - End of Respiratory Season
Information surrounding the end of respiratory season, COVID-19 spring boosters and how Island Health is addressing COVID-19 protocols moving forward. For example: ending the universal masking requirements at their sites and services.