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Province provides update on work addressing racism in B.C. health care
The Ministry of Health has released a progress report on government’s steps to address Indigenous-specific racism in B.C.’s health-care system, as recommended in the In Plain Sight.
Mental Health Act Policy Update Strengthens Patient Care
The Mental Health Act of BC Process Requirements Policy 10.4.1P (MHA Policy) is now available on the Policy and Procedures intranet page.
Physician Psychological Safety 2022 Webinar Series
Please feel free to watch Dr. Mamta Gautam, MD, MBA, FRCPC, CPDC, CCPE, CPE psychiatrist at The Ottawa Hospital, in a series of five virtual psychological safety webinars aimed at promoting psychological safety in health care teams.
Patient Safety & Learning System Video
This video presented by Dr. Daisy Dulay focuses on what PSLS encompasses, the process of PSLS, defining levels of harm and much more.
Good Call Action Series
Have you ever wanted to improve the "on-call" experience? You can! Join the Good Call Action Series January-May 2023 with 3-7 interdisciplinary team members who are involved in making and receiving calls. Up to 6 hours of sessional payments available for physicians completing activities outside of clinical hours.
Accreditation - NEW RESOURCE!
The Island Health Accreditation team has launched their Survey Logistics page! This is your one-stop shop for information survey 2022 activities.
Choose Wisely with Knowledge to Action on November 18 - Seroquel isn't for sleep
Island Health is working towards achieving Quality Improvement Status as a Choosing Wisely Canada Hospital through participation in Choosing Wisely Canada initiatives 'Using Blood Wisely', 'Using Labs Wisely', and by reducing antipsychotic prescribing in seniors with dementia in acute care.
Geographic Distribution of COVID-19 by Local Health Area of Case Residence
Epi-Week 42 Cases October 16 to 22, 2022.
Physician Psychological Safety 2022 Webinar Series: Giving and Receiving Effective Feedback
The 4th video in the Physician Psychological Safety series covers the topic giving and receiving feedback. This can include being open-minded, challenging ideas - not people and much more.
Mental Health Act Resources
The resource lists all the education and practice support tools that are available to assist you in working with persons who are being involuntarily treated for their mental health issues under the MHA.