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MHSU Update - August 2022
August highlights include: Ryan Hill Supportive Housing Expansion, Sprint Team Updates, Mental Health Act– Admission Forms Package, Clinical Practice Supports Training Opportunities and Accreditation.
Guidance for Long-Term Care and Seniors’ Assisted Living Settings
BCCDC guidance document updated as follows: Infection prevention and exposure control measures moved up to the first point of its section. Point 18 now labelled as outbreaks and enhanced monitoring/surveillance, this and more. (Target Audience - operators of LTC and AL facilities.)
LifeWorks Launches Tomorrow, September 1: See what it can do for you
On Thursday, September 1st, all Island Health employees will receive an invitation from LifeWorks to create an account and get started using the digital platform or app-based services and resources. LifeWorks is a confidential and innovative well-being solution for all Island Health employees and their families/dependents that you can trust.
Updated: Antimicrobial and Immunomodulatory Therapy in Adult Patients with COVID-19
This updated BCCDC guidance document addresses key therapeutic areas of concern for clinicians with recommendations sorted by severity of patient illness.
Read authentic stories from your colleagues in the new #HumansFirst series by the Victoria Hospitals Foundation
Victoria Hospitals Foundation invites you to read the inspiring #HumansFirst stories from your Island Health colleagues, published in Sunday's Times Colonist newspaper.
September Seniors Care Learning Series: The History and Impact of Indian Residential Schools and Intergenerational Trauma
In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day (September 30) Island Health is honoured to welcome presenter Jeremy Jones, Resolution Health Support Worker/LGBTQS+ Liaison, Indian Residential School Survivor Society (IRSSS).
Spiritual Health NUMA Newsletter
This month’s Spiritual Health NUMA newsletter reflects on what it means to be a public servant; celebrates the arrival of a new Spiritual Health Practitioner for the North Island Hospitals; and highlights the new Spiritual Health Intranet page that will help staff learn about and connect with the Spiritual Health program.
Vaccines save lives: stay up to date with immunizations
The Employee Health Advisors in the Health and Wellness department at Island Health offer immunizations for all unvaccinated employees, at no charge, to keep you protected from potential exposures that you may face in your area of work.
Updated: Healthcare Provider Q&A
BCCDC COVID-19 vaccines guidance section was updated with a number of changes to ensure content was current/correct.
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.