News
January 9, 2025
Updates to PED Eating Disorder Admission order set
The PED Eating Disorders Admission order set has been updated to align with the newly published care plan and forthcoming guidelines under revision. Key updates include the addition of Involuntary Admission modules, significant revisions to activity orders, and clarified options for One-to-One Meal Support, providing greater flexibility in determining who may be present for the support.
January 8, 2025
Updated Viral Respiratory Illness Policy
As we see an increase in Viral Respiratory Illnesses, influenza and RSV, we are implementing the Ministry of Health’s VRI Policy
January 8, 2025
Letter of Kudos to the CDH Emergency Department
Today we're sharing a later from a grateful patient, praising Cowichan District Hospital staff for their exceptional care and compassion during an unexpected New Year’s Eve emergency.
January 8, 2025
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Monoclonal Antibody for Infants (Nirsevimab)
Limited does of nirsevimab will be made available for infants born after March 31, 2024, who primarily reside in eligible remote Vancouver Island Communities.
January 8, 2025
Island Health Welcomes First Physician Assistants in BC
The first two Physician Assistants (PAs), in the province will start their clinical shifts January 8 as part of a prototype project at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital (SPH) Emergency Department. A celebration will be held in the SPH Chapel the first day to welcome them.
January 6, 2025
Adult Advanced Airway Management—A QI project from Cowichan District Hospital
Rural emergency teams must be prepared to perform the time-critical procedure of adult advanced airway management. A quality improvement (QI) project at Cowichan District Hospital aimed to decrease the time to obtain equipment for adult advanced airway management by nurses and physicians within the Emergency Department.
January 6, 2025
Building Care in a Remote Community
This article highlights the vital role of Okime Island in British Columbia as a lifeline for the remote community of Kyuquot, thanks to its Red Cross outpost health center and new state-of-the-art dock. The dock, rebuilt after a damaging storm, ensures safe helicopter landings and improves access to critical healthcare for residents, fishers, and forestry workers. The story underscores the significance of trust, community connection, and Island Health's investment in remote care
January 2, 2025
Violence Prevention Training
Providing a safe workplace for everyone at Island Health is a priority. The Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum (PVPC) provides medical staff with strategies to prevent and de-escalate violent situations in the workplace.
December 31, 2024
Inspiring Island Women: Dr. Alex Mahailovic
Now a General Surgeon and ICU Physician at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Dr. Mahailovic specializes in trauma surgery and abdominal reconstruction. Beyond the OR, she participates in and advocates for global health initiatives and sustainable living.
December 31, 2024
Microsoft Exchange Online: Continuing the Migration
Over the past 2 months, Exchange Online migrations have been taking place for Island Health users. The M365 Project Team has successfully completed the migration for two pilot groups that are now working in Exchange Online. The M365 Project Team plans to scale up the migrations starting mid-January 2025.