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February 20, 2025

The Culture Conference: Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Connect with peers, discover and apply insights, and unite as medical staff to transform workplace culture.

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February 20, 2025

Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin

In this February issue, you'll find information on Schedule change for IHealth activation of CPOE at Cowichan District Hospital, HAMAC Highlights, Transparency and Communications Steering Committee—Member Callout and more.

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February 19, 2025

​Celebrating Black Culture in Canada

As Black History Month continues, we are taking the opportunity to celebrate the significant contributions of Black Canadians to our country.

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February 13, 2025

Time is neurons: how artificial intelligence is transforming stroke care

Since August 2023, Island Health has utilized AI-enhanced visualization software to expedite the assessment and treatment of acute stroke patients, enabling specialists to make critical decisions more swiftly. This technology rapidly processes diagnostic imaging scans and alerts the Victoria-based stroke neurology team, facilitating timely interventions and potentially improving patient outcomes.

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February 12, 2025

NEW MHO for South Island

Welcoming Dr. Carol Fenton as new Medical Health Officer, South Island.

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February 12, 2025

The February CRT Update Newsletter

The Community Resource Team's (CRT) February 2025 Update Newsletter features important updates, including revised viral respiratory illness prevention measures, a survey for CHS Nurses, Physical Therapists, and Occupational Therapists, and virtual diabetes education for clients, along with other key news for all Community Health Services staff.

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February 7, 2025

Callout for Medical Staff Co-Facilitators—Violence Prevention Training

Do you have an interest in violence prevention and medical staff peer-to-peer learning? We are looking for additional medical staff members from high-risk areas—with violence prevention and/or de-escalation expertise—to co-facilitate the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum for Medical Staff (PVPC).

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February 6, 2025

Resident Appreciation Week, February 10-14

In anticipation of Resident Appreciation Week, February 10-14, we’re celebrating medical residents and highlighting their contributions to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

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February 5, 2025

Cohort 10 Physician Quality Improvement Training Program - Apply Now

Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) is an education program for Medical Staff who want to enhance their QI capacity, build connections with colleagues and create a continuous improvement culture to transform our local health system. The program itself begins September 2025, concluding with a graduation ceremony held in October 2026.

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February 5, 2025

Two LTC Homes in Saanich Peninsula Transition to Island Health

Starting February 1, Island Health will assume operation of Brentwood House and Sluggett House long-term care homes on the Saanich Peninsula.

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