News
June 27, 2023
Tap N Go Signed-In Window Expands To Eight Hours
Instead of asking medical staff to sign in again after 4 hours and 20 minutes of using the Tap N Go function, the maximum time has expanded to eight hours. OneSign Tap N Go hardware and software can be found on medical and clinical desktops and WoWs at 10 Island Health sites.
June 23, 2023
June 2023 issue of Mental Health Act (MHA) INFOBITS is here!
This June issue continues the discussion about the four criteria for involuntary admission from the May issue; and how they can be written on the medical certificates (Form 4s) in a way that is accessible and easy to understand, even for people without higher education or a knowledge of medical terms.
June 19, 2023
New ICU at Nanaimo hospital ready for patients on June 28
People in Nanaimo and area will have greater access to care as a new 12-bed intensive care unit (ICU) at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital opens for patients on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
June 15, 2023
Breaking out of the Hollywood Squares!
This week, more than 40 staff from the Seniors Health and Community Virtual Care team met in person at Transfer Beach in Ladysmith to have a picnic lunch! Just three years ago it would have been an unusual sight.
June 14, 2023
Province expands access to opioid agonist treatment medications
British Columbia is taking action on the toxic drug crisis by being the first province in Canada to provide universal coverage for eligible medications used for the treatment of opioid-use disorder.
June 13, 2023
IHealth workflow validation sessions seeking region-wide input
As IHealth expands use of the electronic health record (EHR) across Island Health sites and services, attention is now focused on looking at clinical workflows that guide the best quality care journey for patients and care providers, starting with acute and ambulatory care.
June 12, 2023
Pride 2023: Supporting Our Community
As noted in the May 31 Pride article, Island Health is recognizing Pride differently this year. In solidarity with Island Health Queer staff, medical staff and volunteers – as well as their patients, clients and residents – Island Health is donating the funds typically allotted to Pride parade registration to five local, community-based non-profit organizations to support them and their very important work.
June 12, 2023
Clinical Trials Improve the Safety and Effectiveness of Intensive Care for Patients
Island Health is taking part in a clinical trial to study whether a different fluid (KiteLock Sterile Locking Solution™) is safer and better at keeping central intravenous lines or central venous access devices free from blockages and infections. If study results show that KiteLock is better than saline, this research will inform practice at Island Health and across the country.
June 9, 2023
Seeking medical staff input to improve on Cactus software for appointments and renewals
The BC Medical Quality Initiative (BC MQI) is working with Be the Change Group, a population and public health firm, to carry out an engagement project with users of the provincial credentialing and privileging system (C&P), Cactus.
