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Register Now! First Annual Island Health Trauma/Critical Care (TRACC) Conference
The inaugural Island Health Trauma/Critical Care conference will be held on April 22, 2023 at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside resort in Parksville BC Join the conversation for updates to the current state of trauma care management on the island.
Register Now! Island Medicine Conference: Updates, Skills and Networking
Highlights of this conference include: Work in teams on various topics, including responding to opioid toxicity, eye exams and the use of a slit lamp, trigger finger, ultrasound, injections, contraceptive devices and skin procedures during day two at Skills Day and more.
Enroll in the BCPSQC Communicating the Unexpected Outcomes (CUO) for Clinicians now!
By completing the BCPSQC Communicating Unexpected Outcomes (CUO) for Clinicians course, you can better equip yourself with enhanced communication skills, which will support you and your teams through these often difficult circumstances.
Action taken to strengthen North Vancouver Island health
After the Province announced a $30 million investment in health-care services in North Vancouver Island on January 27, Island Health and its partners have made significant progress in implementing the actions designed to improve and stabilize health-care services for the region.
PRIME Physician Communications
All members of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC) will be asked to enroll in PRIME between April 1st, 2023 to August 15th, 2023. PRIME enrollment will improve the privacy and security of both patient and practitioner information in PharmaNet.
Clinical Trials at Island Health: Local opportunities that contribute to global results
The Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) is part of the Research department, and has been conducting clinical trials at Island Health for over 20 years. Island Health is looking to enroll cognitively unimpaired men to participate in the study at Royal Jubilee Hospital. You may be eligible if you are a male between 60-90 years old who has no perceived memory issues.
Indigenous Cultural Safety Webinar Series: Session 5 of 5
The fifth and final session of this five part series was held on March 9, 2023. Session 5 of 5: Tying it all together and continued support. The Joint Collaborative Committees invites you to watch a virtual five-part series that aims to provide physicians with a deeper understanding of Indigenous Cultural Safety and Trauma Informed Practice in healthcare.
New Service: Interpreting Services for Virtual Visits!
Island Health has launched a new service, allowing you to schedule an interpreter for virtual visits. By accessing the PLS Portal, you can request a professional interpreter join a scheduled BC Virtual Visit or Zoom for Healthcare virtual visit with your patient.
Joint statement on National Day of Observance
March 11 was Canada’s National Day of Observance. On this day, Canada took time to remember all those who have died or have had health complications as a result of COVID-19, and honoured the health-care and front-line workers who have been working selflessly and courageously since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic three years ago.
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.