News
January 4, 2023
Update Bulletin: Responding to the Toxic Drug Crisis
This issue of the Update Bulletin provides brief highlights from a few Sprint projects related to the toxic drug crisis.
January 4, 2023
There are a couple of open spots still available for teams who want to join the Good Call Action Series!
Sign-up as soon as possible – the Action Series launches on January 16th. A couple of open spots are still available for interdisciplinary teams of 3-7 people who are involved in making, receiving or responding to calls about patient care.
December 29, 2022
Updated MOH- Overview of Visitors in LTC and Seniors’ AL
This BCCDC guidance document is updated as follows: Changes to the Guidelines for Essential Visits Chart - section 1 (Essential visits include), section 2 (Essential visits shall be limited…) and more.
December 29, 2022
Looking at what lies ahead for Island Health
Island Health Board Chair Leah Hollins shared her thoughts on the past year and the successes/lessons learned. As Island Health moves into 2023, she explains what the organization has planned and how the community will benefit.
December 23, 2022
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.
December 21, 2022
Clinical Order Set Change- Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
The paper/electronic Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (RPEP) (Module) order set has been revised.
December 21, 2022
Artic outflow warning issued for Greater Victoria and Southern Gulf Islands
Environment Canada has issued an Artic outflow warning for Greater Victoria and the Southern Gulf Islands for Wednesday night into Thursday, bringing bitter cold and strong winds.
December 21, 2022
Island Health launches texting service for drug-poisoning advisories
An Island Health service focused on notifying subscribed community members about drug-poisoning overdose advisories by text message.
December 20, 2022
Sing along with the Physician Quality Improvement team!
With the shorter days and colder weather, we all know what it's time for - the annual holiday song from the PQI and SQI teams! Join Dr. Alex Hoechsmann in a Quality Improvement-focused rendition of one of your festive favourites.
December 19, 2022
Snowfall Warning Issued for Vancouver Island
Environment Canada has issued another snowfall warning for Vancouver Island and the South Coast with possible accumulations of 20 centimeters in some areas tonight into Tuesday.