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May 22, 2025
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this May issue, you'll find information on HAMAC Highlights, Medical Leader Spotlight, Culture Conference Recap, Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum (PVPC)—Summer Dates for In-person Sessions and more.
May 21, 2025
NEW dates added for in-person Violence Prevention Training
7 new in-person training dates for spring/summer 2025 have just been added. Please continue reading for details.
May 20, 2025
Help Us Improve Tools to Support your Island Health Provider Profile Experience
Fully licensed FPs and SPs holding in-patient MRP status are eligible for 30 minutes of funding at JCC sessional rates through Health System Redesign for reviewing the Provider Profile supportive resources and sharing their feedback until June 30, 2025.
May 16, 2025
An Update on Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios
The Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratio (mNPR) initiative is a multi-year partnership between the Ministry of Health, BC Nurses’ Union, and health organizations across the province to strengthen nursing practice and patient care.
May 15, 2025
Moose Hide Campaign 2025: Ending Gender-Based Violence
Celebrated on Thursday, May 15 this year, The Moose Hide Campaign began as a BC-born, Indigenous-led, grassroots movement to engage men and boys in ending violence towards women and children. It has since grown into a nationwide movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians from local communities, First Nations, governments, schools, colleges/universities, police forces and many other organizations – all committed to taking action to end this violence.
May 14, 2025
Understanding the Toxic Drug Crisis in the Comox Valley
Hear from keynote speaker Lisa Lapointe, former BC Coroner, followed by a dynamic panel discussion including Island Health’s Dr. Charmaine Enns and Andy Speck, at community events in the Comox Valley.
May 12, 2025
Streamlined process cuts wait times, bringing more U.S. nurses to B.C.
New streamlined credential recognition means nurses from the United States can now work in B.C. much quicker, with registrations taking only a few days, compared to the previous average as long as four months.
May 9, 2025
Update: Pre-operative Fasting Guidelines
Surgical Quality has released updated Preoperative Fasting Guidelines for Scheduled Procedures Booked Under Anesthesia.
May 9, 2025
Updated Referral Documentation for OT and PT
Community Health Services has updated referral documentation for Occupational and Physical Therapy.
May 7, 2025
Trauma & Critical Care Conference 2025: That's a Wrap!
The 3rd annual Trauma and Critical Care (TRACC) Conference brought together over 250 healthcare professionals for a dynamic and inspiring day of education, collaboration, and innovation. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Sooke Prestige Oceanfront Resort, TRACC 2025 featured a robust lineup of expert speakers and cutting-edge content focused on advancing trauma care across diverse environments.