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November 29, 2023

Save the date: IHealth World Café @ Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

Staff are invited to an IHealth World Café event at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on Wednesday, December 13.

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November 28, 2023

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.

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November 27, 2023

Ministers’ statement on updates on battle against opioid manufacturers, distributors

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, have released the following statement on the battle against opioid manufacturers and distributors.

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November 27, 2023

Ophthalmology Lens Process Development

Cataract surgery is a high volume procedure at Island Health, requiring robust communication and collaboration amongst a myriad of interest holders. Victoria-based Ophthalmologist Dr. Hamza Khan recently teamed up with Laurel East, Island Health Surgical Quality Consultant to improve patient safety and access to cataract surgery.

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November 24, 2023

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women | Nov 25

In advance of November 25, we invite all staff to wear a purple shirt and or white ribbons over the next couple of weeks to commemorate all of the Indigenous, non-Indigenous and racialized women, girls, trans and non-binary people who have lost their lives to gender-based violence.

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November 24, 2023

November Community Resource Team Update

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.

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November 20, 2023

IHealth Update for Medical Staff

Topics covered in the October IHealth update includes: South Island Tertiary CPOE Update, Key Messages, FAQs, and more.

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November 17, 2023

On-site Support for Mental Health Act (MHA) Forms 4.1 & 4.2 Implementation

The Mental Health Act (MHA) Resource Team is on the road supporting physicians, leaders, nursing staff and others at designated facilities to adjust to the new MHA Forms 4.1 & 4.2. The new MHA Forms 4.1 & 4.2 will be activated in Island Health designated facilities through November to January.

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November 17, 2023

Mental Health and Substance Use Update - October 2023

Take a read of the most recent update to find out the recent MHSU happenings!

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November 16, 2023

Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin

In this edition, you will read about the new medical staff forum, important updates, event and education, and much more.

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