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Ethics Lunch & Learn March 16, 2022!
Please save the zoom details in your calendar and join Dr. Jeff Kerrie and Deborah Harver in an engaging clinical ethics discussion at the March Ethics Lunch & Learn! If you have an interesting case to discuss, please bring that along too.
Taking Action to Dismantle Indigenous-specific Racism
Island Health's Strategic Plan identifies the commitment to address racism within the organization as a key priority. Island Health acknowledges our responsibility to be part of upholding this standard and creating a culture and environment that supports person-centred health and care free from discrimination, racism and stigma.
Virtual Care expands at Island Health
Virtual tools are becoming more deeply integrated into our health system, and Island Health clients are seeing some of the biggest benefits as the range of virtual services expand. Community Virtual Care offers virtual visits and the phone to support clients at home.
Urgent Shortage: 0.9% Sodium Chloride (NS) Injection 10 mL vials
There is a national shortage of 0.9% Sodium Chloride (NS) Injection 10 mL vials and mitigation strategies being deployed.
We stand with Ukraine
Earlier this month, CEO Kathy MacNeil shared her support for people who are impacted by the war. Since the invasion began, Island Health has been able to respond to a call for specific equipment, by providing the following: 20 beds, 4 cribs, 2 equipment chairs and 2 Broda chairs.
Primary Care Update
The latest guidance on eliminating some of the public health restrictions in BC, and comprehensive physician guidance on prescribing COVID-19 antiviral treatments.
Updated: Order of the Provincial Health Officer: Gatherings & Events
This Government of British Columbia Order of the Provincial Health Officer was updated to state that as of Friday, March 11, 2022, B.C.’s indoor mask order is being repealed along with eased restrictions on long-term care visitors, faith gatherings and overnight camps for children and youth. The March 10th announcement also sets a pathway to lift additional COVID-19 restrictions, including the BC Vaccine Card requiring proof of vaccination, on April 8.
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.