News
June 1, 2023
Join the conversation about violence prevention with SwitchBC
As a health care worker, you face unique challenges when it comes to violence in the workplace. SWITCH BC wants to hear from you to help update the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum training program.
May 31, 2023
New Way to Report Serious Wrongdoing: Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA)
PIDA provides mechanisms for investigating allegations of serious or systemic wrongdoing and for addressing any such wrongdoing that may be found. PIDA also provides legal protection from reprisal if current and former employees (including medical staff) speak up about wrongdoing within their organization and protects their identity.
May 30, 2023
Long-term Care COVID-19 DOC resource email name change
With the pandemic officially over and the COVID-19 virus transitioning to become part of the suite of respiratory viruses, the LTCOVID19DOC resource email will be officially changed over as of June 1st to reflect all types of outbreak notifications for Long-term Care homes.
May 29, 2023
New cancer centre on the way for Nanaimo
People in Nanaimo and surrounding communities are one step closer to having cancer care in their community with approval of a concept plan for a new cancer centre at NRGH.
May 29, 2023
Celebrating National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. This is an opportunity to celebrate the rich culture and diversity of Indigenous Peoples across the country. Please reach out to Heather Harper Director to the Office of the VP, Indigenous Health, if you self-identify as First Nations, Metis or Inuit and would like to share more about your culture in a Weekly news feature.
May 25, 2023
Updated Emerging Pathogen and Pandemic Plan
Island Health has recently updated its Emerging Pathogen and Pandemic Plan (EPPP). The purpose of this plan is to create a comprehensive, coordinated approach to managing infectious disease emergencies and ultimately aims to reduce severe illness and deaths. The new plan is based on the following learnings from COVID-19 and the ensuing issues that arose from it.