A collection of newsletters from various Island Health departments:
- Currents - Inside Island Health
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Spring 2024 Edition - The Spring Issue of Island Health Magazine explores Hospital at Home nursing, virtual care's impact on mental health, and the expanding roles of Nurse Practitioners. Dive into recent events like Code Hack 2024 and the Climate Change and Community Health Gathering, plus find healthy recipes and lifestyle tips.
Winter 2024 Edition - Read about the achievements, activities and continuous improvement work of colleagues, and see many great photos, including those from the recent Stanley Cup visit at RJH.
Fall 2023 Edition - In this edition Island Health shares inspirational stories, they profile a leader in geriatric health and staff working in Port McNeill, Island Health applauds staff and medical staff who are doing great work to support those less fortunate and raise awareness of important issues impacting people's health and care, and so much more.
Summer 2023 Edition - In this edition we feature teams who shared their knowledge at the Quality Forum, introduce you to our new environmental scientist, recognize the foresight and planning that helped NRGH through the respiratory surge, celebrate award winners and much more. As well, this issue's We Are Island Health special feature highlights the amazing team at Cowichan District Hospital.
- Virtual Care Services Newsletters
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2024 Winter Edition - The latest release of the Virtual Care Services newsletter for winter is here, brimming with up-to-date information and inspiring local achievements. This edition covers a range of topics, including the introduction of Call4Care as a new service, updates on virtual care guidelines and policies, and much more.
2023 Fall Edition - The Fall 2023 edition of our newsletter is now available, packed with timely updates and local success stories.
2023 Summer Edition - In this issue…New Call4Care Service - Pilot Project Overview, Virtual Palliative Supportive Care Available Island-Wide, Remote Cochlear Implant Service Awarded by Health Quality BC, Virtual Care Success Stories
- IHealth Newsletters
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January 2024 Newsletter - The January edition of the IHealth Newsletter covers a range of topics including Key Messages, Order Set Deployment, Practice Changes, and FAQs.
November 2023 Newsletter - Topics covered in the November IHealth update includes: Patient Discharge information, FAQs, and more.
October 2023 Newsletter - Topics covered in the October IHealth update includes: South Island Tertiary CPOE Update, Key Messages, FAQs, and more.
September 2023 Newsletter - Updates include: Colleagues at NRGH share their experience with adopting CPOE, Workflow Validation Updates, FAQs and more.
July 2023 Newsletter - Updates include: What is the IHealth Medical Staff Champion Council (MSCC)?, Workflow Validation Updates, Practice Changes: What Medical Staff need to know, FAQs and more.
- Harm Reduction Newsletters
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Harm Reduction Newsletter - Spring 2024 Issue - The Spring 2024 edition of The Harm Reduction Newsletter features: Enhanced S.A.V.E. M.E. Guidelines, Lifesaving Strategies, Peer Project Coordinator Consultation, Resources for Prolonged Sedation, and Broadened Text Alert Initiatives.
Winter 2024 Newsletter - Volume 4 Issue 1 - In the winter issue of our Harm Reduction Newsletter, find out more about nominating a young person(s) for our annual Harm Reduction Youth Award, learn about a new inhalation service and much more.
Fall 2023 Volume 3 - Issue 4: In the fall issue of the Harm Reduction Newsletter learn more about the OD Reporting functionality of the text alert system, new team members, and recently added Harm Reduction training modules!
Summer 2023 Volume 3 - Issue 3: In this issue learn more about changes to the Population and Public Health Harm Reduction Team. And, did you ever have a question about harm reduction and was unsure to ask? Here is your opportunity to ask Beth, our Peer Project Coordinator, anything.
- Mental Health
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MHSU Update March 2024 - March highlights include: Young Adult Unit at RJH, Supporting MHSU Allyship Journey, and Cowichan Lodge Welcomes MHSU Pilot Program LPN Learners.
MHSU Update February 2024 - The January/February Edition is out now of the Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) newsletter. Find out more about the new treatment centre in Parksville, the new youth program and much more.
January 2024 issue of Mental Health Act (MHA) INFOBITS - January issue is covering the new Medical Certificates, forms 4.1 and 4.2 that will take effect on February 1, 2024.
Mental Health and Substance Use Update - Fall 2023 - The Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) update is a monthly communication that is intended to connect Island Health staff with developments and achievements across the portfolio. This newsletter's highlights include:The Department of Psychiatry Retreat, Winter Protocols Reminder! and Strengthening Allyship Table.
November 2023 issue of Mental Health Act (MHA) INFOBITS - The Mental Health Act (MHA) Infobits monthly newsletter highlights MHA educational supports, resources and provincial updates. November 2023 topic is MHA Directors and Delegates’ duties and authority at Island Health. MHA Directors and their delegates play a key role in shared organizational accountability under the MHA.
Mental Health and Substance Use Update - October 2023
October 2023 Issue - The October BC Mental Health Act Infobits monthly newsletter highlights MHA educational supports, resources and provincial updates to support your practice. The topic for October 2023 is Review Panel Hearings.
September 2023 Issue - MHA Online education module available through The Learning Hub. It has recently been updated to reflect trauma-informed, culturally-safe and recovery-oriented practice approaches along with the changes made to the BC MHA medical certificates and the involuntary admission process.
July 2023 Issue - The July 2023 issue discusses process and considerations of authorizing Extended Leave for someone receiving involuntary treatment under the MHA.
- MAiD Newsletters
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March 2024 Edition - See updates on current legislation, referral process, alternate locations and words of appreciation.
July Edition - The July edition of the MAiD Newsletter is here. Read about updates on current legislation, waitlist mangement and provider/assessor education opportunities.
- Between the Lines 2023
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November Edition - November 2023 Highlights: MRSA-colonized or infected? Check out the resources, Individualized Management Alcohol Plan iMAP is available in LTC, Practice your PIECES™ approach and access the new RAI courses and more.
July Edition - HIGHLIGHTS for July Between the Lines newsletter: Using Powerchart & Electronic Health Record to improve communication, Using My Story to support a person-centered approach and more.
- Community Resource Team Update
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November Edition - The Community Resource Team's (CRT) October Update for Community Health Services (CHS) includes information about a new Hospital Liaison roles and responsibilities e-manual, CRT practice support for long-term care access, changes to the Provincial Skin and Wound Formulary, and other important news for all CHS staff.