Medical Staff News
News
Deadline to apply for Code Hack has been extended to February 9! Join us to celebrate Health-Care Innovation
Attention Island Health innovators: the annual Code Hack event returns March 7-9, 2025 at Royal Jubilee Hospital. Health System Redesign funding is available to support physician engagement.
Regional release of new Delirium order set for non-activated sites
The new Delirium (Module) order set is now available in the Island Health Order Sets library (for non-CPOE sites) and in Cerner PowerChart (for CPOE-activated sites).
Quality Improvement Tool: Stop Jumping, Start Asking "Why?"
A strange thing can happen on the road to improvement, fueled by our desire to do better. Wanting better sooner than later, we jump to a solution.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this January issue, you'll find information on NEW Organization Charts, HAMAC Highlights, Transparency & Communications Steering Committee—Member Callout and more.
2024 South Island MSA Award for Collaborative Leadership
Dr. Amundsen has been integral to the new Associate Physician program for the Perinatal – VGH program. Taking on the Medical Leader role for the program in its infancy, Dr. Amundsen has helped develop best practices and processes for this new programs in the South Island. Congratulations to Dr. Amundsen on the award for Collaborative Leadership.
Reaffirming Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Island Health, we stand firmly in our commitment to fostering an environment where every voice is valued, and every individual is respected – in line with our organizational Vision and C.A.R.E Values. Together, we can create a community of care, resilience and understanding. Over the past year, we have created safe spaces for employees belonging to equity deserving groups.
Transparency and Communications Steering Committee—Member Callout
Membership Opportunity: One medical staff member is being sought to join the Transparency and Communications steering committee.
Remembering Dr. Bryan Bass
On behalf of the Cowichan Leadership Team, it is with profound sadness that we share news of the sudden passing of our dear colleague and friend, Dr. Bryan Bass.
Share Your Passion for Quality Care: Join a Clinical Governance Team
Everyone who has a role in the patient journey and an interest in quality improvement is welcome to be part of Island Health's Clinical Governance team.
IHealth Update: Schedule Change for Saanich Peninsula Hospital CPOE Go-Live
For an update about CPOE activation at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, please see the following memorandum.