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CPSBC Regulation in an Evolving Health-care System | 29 October
Please join Dr. Ben Williams, Vice President Medicine, Quality and Research on 29 October from 7:30am – 8:30 am for physician-focused information session with Dr. Patrick Rowe, Registrar and CEO of College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC). Dr. Rowe will share an update about the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) that came into effect April 1, 2026.
Medical Staff Forum | 8 October
Medical staff are invited to join Dr. Ben Williams, Vice President Medicine, Quality and Research & Chief Medical Officer and Dr. Michelle Weizel, Associate Vice President Medicine & Deputy Chief Medical Officer for a virtual Medical Staff Forum on 8 October from 7:30am-8:30am on MS Teams.
A new Island Health intranet is coming
Island Health is moving to a new SharePoint Online intranet called WorkHub. It will launch in November and replace our current intranet.
Electioneering Guidelines During Election Campaign
The event may raise the possibility that political candidates will seek to involve Island Health staff and facilities in their election campaigns. Please adhere to the following guidelines to help address any such requests from now until election day, and to ensure Island Health remains non-partisan during the election campaign.
NDTR Notes: Join the Orange Shirt Day Reflection
Staff and medical staff are encouraged to purchase orange shirts from local nations, artists and organizations, specific to your area. This year Island Health is partnering with the Victoria Orange Shirt Day Society, and staff can purchase an orange shirt online or look up local partner businesses.
INVITATION: Town Hall on September 24
Join Island Health for our next virtual and in-person Island Health Town Hall.
Calling all Fitness Lovers: RJH Fitness Society seeks Board Members
The Royal Jubilee Hospital Fitness Society (RJHFS) seeking volunteers to join their Board of Directors.
From Idea to Action: Using the Model for Improvement
Have you ever noticed a process that could work better but weren't sure where to start? That's where quality improvement (QI) comes in. QI gives teams a practical way to turn everyday challenges into opportunities for learning and better care.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this September issue, you'll find information on The Medical Staff Forum, 2025 Physician Main Agreement Rate Implementation, CPSBC Regulation in an Evolving Health Care System Event and more.
One million people connected to primary care in B.C. since 2018
1,400 new family doctors, triple the nurse practitioners now caring for British Columbians.