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November 16, 2023

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Every day, and particularly on this day, Island Health stands together with Two-Spirit, trans, and gender diverse people, their families, and allies for Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 20.

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November 15, 2023

IHealth activation of CPOE at South Island Tertiary sites rescheduled to April-May 2024

The February-March 2024 activation of electronic ordering (i.e., Computerized Provider Order Entry, or CPOE) at RJH, VGH, Gorge Road Hospital and South Island Surgical Centre is being re-scheduled to April-May 2024.

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November 15, 2023

Choosing Wisely: Virtual Symposium on November 17

Join the conversation on November 17! Island Health is hosting a virtual symposium on Choosing Wisely initiatives currently underway. There is something in the agenda for everyone as project updates and information are shared on the amazing work being done island-wide.

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November 14, 2023

Celebrating Nurse Practitioner's Week

November 12-18 is National Nurse Practitioners' Week! Nurse practitioners are registered nurses who have completed a master's-level nurse practitioner education that allows them to work as independent health practitioners.

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November 14, 2023

New Virtual Care Guidelines and Policies

Virtual Care Services is excited to announce the release of 12 new virtual care guidelines and policy documents. Over the past two years, we have worked with clinical programs, leadership, patients, and other partners to develop resources to support Island Health staff with the appropriate use of virtual care.

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November 10, 2023

November 11th Remembrance Day

Island Health honours the service, courage and sacrifice of Canadian Veterans this November 11th. Island Health also recognizes November 8th as National Indigenous Veterans Day. They express their gratitude to those who have served, and continue to serve this land.

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November 8, 2023

Currents Fall 2023: Online now

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.

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November 7, 2023

Learning about local-level clinical governance

As part of the overall Clinical Governance Improvement Initiative, leaders in local quality and operations have shared their thoughts on current challenges and opportunities in local-level clinical governance.

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November 7, 2023

Hours Reporting and After Hours Premiums

Under the 2022-25 Physician Master Agreement, effective April 1, 2023, all new or renewed service contracts include mandatory daily hours reporting, and after-hours premiums (AHPs) became payable to physicians on Alternative Payment Subsidiary Agreement (APSA/APP) service contracts or salary agreements.

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November 7, 2023

Between the Lines, Long-term Care Program Newsletter

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.

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