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Thursday Nov. 3 (4 - 6:30 pm): First-Ever Vancouver Island Health xChange
Everyone is welcome to join this free public knowledge exchange and networking event — first to showcase the innovative solutions that are transforming health care on Vancouver Island.
Choosing Wisely at Island Health – “Seroquel isn’t for sleep”
Canadian Patient Safety Week October 24-28, 2022, has a focus on safer care of older adults through safety conversations and actions. As Island Health aims to achieve QI Status with Choosing Wisely Canada, reducing antipsychotic prescribing in seniors with dementia in acute care has been recognized as an area where we have room for improvement.
Fall Currents is Online
The fall edition of Currents showcases some of the amazing work happening across Island Health - award winning, innovative and inspiring.
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.
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
Geographic Distribution of COVID-19 by Local Health Area of Case Residence
Epi-Week 41 Cases October 9 to 15, 2022.
Water Immersion Birth capacity launched at Campbell River Hospital
The Campbell River Hospital can now handle water immersion births following departmental training and simulations last week.
Mental Health Act Resources
The resource lists all the education and practice support tools that are available to assist you in working with persons who are being involuntarily treated for their mental health issues under the MHA.
Update to COVID-19 testing guidance and PCR tests for health care workers
Provincial COVID-19 testing guidance has been updated.
Upcoming Wellness Webinars
Register in the Learning Hub for any of these free upcoming Wellness webinars.