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February 21, 2023

Mental Health Act (MHA) Infobits newsletter 1st edition!

​Introducing Mental Health Act (MHA) INFOBITS – a monthly newsletter highlighting MHA educational supports, resources and provincial updates to support your practice. Each month the MHA Quality Team will be sharing news and tips related to the MHA.

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February 21, 2023

Province invests in maternity care, expands UBC midwifery program

B.C. families will have improved access to maternity care as the Province increases seats in the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) midwifery program by more than 70%.

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February 16, 2023

BCCDC COVID-19 Long Term Care, Assisted Living & Other Residential Outbreak Report

A weekly update for Long-Term Care, Assisted Living & Other Residential Living Facilities.

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February 15, 2023

Required Mental Health Act (MHA) Policy Update and Practice Changes

Island Health's Mental Health Act of BC Process Requirements policy outlines education and practice requirements for leadership, physicians and staff who regularly admit and treat persons who are involuntarily admitted under the MHA.

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February 13, 2023

Wound, Ostomy & Continence Learning Series

The Wound, Ostomy & Continence Learning Series for Long-term Care returns for 2023! This spring Island Health will be learning about skin tears, G/J tube care, and ostomy care.

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February 10, 2023

BCCDC COVID-19 Long Term Care, Assisted Living & Other Residential Outbreak Report

A weekly update for Long-Term Care, Assisted Living & Other Residential Living Facilities.

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February 9, 2023

Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin

Topics covered include: EOC news, Public Health Updates, Island Health spotlight news, upcoming news and events, plus many more...

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February 8, 2023

Winter Surge Tip of the Week - Including patient and family early in the Discharge Planning process

This February 8, Winter Surge Tip of the Week focuses on why timely discharges and discharge planning are essential, especially when hospital admissions are high and beds are in high demand. Meeting with a client and their family within the first 48 hours of admission is critical in ensuring that the care team, the client and their family have the same understanding of the Estimated Date of Discharge (EDD).

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February 8, 2023

The Fit Feb Challenge: Week 2

​The Fit Feb challenge has officially begun. The goal is to move your body for 30 minutes every day in February! Grab a calendar and put a sticker on everyday you move.

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February 7, 2023

Seniors Care Learning Series - Compassionate Communities

This session will explore what Compassionate Communities are, how health care providers and community partners act together in supporting people affected by serious illness, caregiving, dying and grieving, and success stories from BC organizations that have adopted this approach.​

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