News
January 9, 2024
January Long Term Care Program Newsletter
Highlights in this edition: The LTC Strategic Plan 2023/24 – staff happiness is on the list-check it out on the last page, Essential Conversations –LMS course available to all, Electronic Health Record-Priory went live this Fall and more.
January 5, 2024
Pass Medications Policy and Procedure updates and the new Nurse Dispensed Medications for Future Use Guideline
The Pass Medications Policy and Pass Medications Procedure have been updated to better support health care professionals who care for patients and residents going out on a temporary leave of absence from an Island Health hospital or facility.
January 4, 2024
Interim Guidance on the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Technologies – and a Call for Participants
Interest in applying Generative AI (Gen AI) tools such as ChatGPT at Island Health is rapidly growing. These tools have a lot of potential to drive value by supporting efficiencies and automating various administrative and clinical tasks. Despite the promise, these are emerging innovations and discretion must be exercised.
January 3, 2024
Dec. 29 Announcement from the BCCDC on Influenza and RSV Activity
As we continue to navigate respiratory season, please remind your patients and clients that getting immunized is the best way to prevent serious illness. Immunization is particularly important for those at high risk of severe outcomes.
January 3, 2024
Celebrating Nurse and Nurse Practitioners of BC Award Recipients
The Association of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC (NNPBC), the professional association representing all four nursing designations (Licensed Practical Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, and Registered Psychiatric Nurse), hosted their annual Nursing Awards of Excellence in December 2023.
January 3, 2024
Acute Care Staff Can View Full LTC Patient Record in PowerChart
Acute care hospital staff have access to the full patient chart of patients arriving from additional Long Term Care (LTC) facilities in South Island. This is increasingly possible as electronic clinical documentation rolls out through our LTC facilities in the South Island.
December 22, 2023
A Special Thank You to Those Working Through the Holidays
To staff and medical staff working through the holiday season, Island Health thanks you. Island Health patients and clients rely on us to be there for them – 365 days a year – and it is your selflessness and commitment to care that makes this possible.
December 22, 2023
Mental Health and Substance Use Update - Fall 2023
The Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) update is a monthly communication that is intended to connect Island Health staff with developments and achievements across the portfolio. This newsletter's highlights include: The Department of Psychiatry Retreat, Winter Protocols Reminder! and Strengthening Allyship Table.
December 21, 2023
End of Year Holiday Message - Dr. Ben Williams
Dr. Williams would like to take a moment to reflect on 2023 and the exemplary community of medicine that you have worked hard to create at Island Health.
December 20, 2023
A Holiday Message from Kathy MacNeil, President & CEO
As the year draws to a close, Kathy MacNeil would like to express her heartfelt gratitude to each of you.