News

May 23, 2024

Triumphing over trauma: VGH patients show how human spirit prevails

Heartwarming stories of VGH patients showing how the human spirit prevails.

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May 23, 2024

IHealth Education and Readiness Checklist

IHealth activation occurs at RJH on June 8, 2024. The VGH/Gorge Road Hospital and SI Surgical Centre activation has been rescheduled to September 14, 2024. Therefore, the IHealth team has a few updates on education and readiness to share.

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May 22, 2024

Actions Underway: Implementation of New Substance Use & Addictions Management in Hospitals Policy

Since CEO Kathy MacNeil's May 2 update that outlined the objectives of the Ministry of Health's new Substance Use and Addictions Management in Hospitals policy, there have been much work started on implementation.

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May 22, 2024

Introducing Island Health’s eLearning Course: Seven Generations

Island Health is pleased to announce that their Seven Generations course is now available through five learning modules.

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May 22, 2024

April/May issue of Mental Health Act INFOBITS

The topic for April /May 2024 is Recall under the Mental Health Act (MHA) and its administration.

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May 14, 2024

New Patient Safety and Learning System (PSLS) Data Request Intake Form

To enhance efficiency and streamline data requests, Patient Safety and Learning System has introduced a new Data Request Intake Form. This form will be used to request Patient Safety and Learning System data.

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May 8, 2024

May 2024 Between the Lines LTC Program Newsletter

In the May newsletter, explore resources for enhancing workplace civility, guidelines for PSLS wound reporting, and surprising insights into Naloxone administration in LTC settings. Also bid farewell to Dacia Reid, Manager of LTC Program Practice & Education, as she retires, acknowledging her significant contributions, and more.

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May 6, 2024

IHealth News Brief for Medical Staff – April 25

Island Health medical staff, alongside nursing, pharmacy, and allied health, prepare for Go-Live by transitioning patient orders to electronic platforms. Cutover process begins days before Go-Live, with May 25 for Victoria General Hospital, Gorge Road Health Centre, and South Island Surgical Centre, and June 8 for Royal Jubilee Hospital.

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May 6, 2024

National Nursing Week: May 6 to 12

This week, we encourage everyone at Island Health to take a moment to thank and acknowledge a nurse.

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May 3, 2024

Employee Onboarding Learning Series

The onboarding team is excited to announce a new learning initiative aimed at enhancing the Pathway to C.A.R.E. Onboarding Program. Starting this month, we're introducing an article series that will delve into key aspects of onboarding for leaders, peer ambassadors, and new employees.​

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