Medical Staff News
News
Physician Clinical Practice Tools to Navigate COVID-19 Therapies.
The Health Care Provider Information on sotrovimab (Xevudy) and nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid) was updated to remove the recommendation to wait 90 days following treatment with monoclonal antibodies before vaccination.
Island Health Supports Pink Shirt Day
Wednesday, February 23rd, was Pink Shirt Day 2022, a day to reflect on how each of us personally contributes to a more kind and inclusive world.
Island Health Research Dispatch Newsletter February 2022
Topics include: REDCap wants to know how you’re managing your research and health system measurement data, job posting: Research Associate, funding opportunities, upcoming Events and more
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
Primary Care Update
The latest guidance on online COVID-19 screening and virtual assessment service for people in British Columbia who test positive and who may benefit from new antiviral treatments, vaccines for those aged 12 and older will be done primarily in pharmacies and more.
COVID-19 treatment outpatient virtual service launches for those at higher risk
A new online assessment tool and virtual service has launched for people to see if they could receive and benefit from COVID-19 anti-viral treatments.
Welcome New Medical Leaders
Please join us in welcoming the following new medical staff to their leadership positions.
Updated: Personal Protective Equipment FAQs
Two Island Health PPE FAQs documents have been updated 1. Eye Protection FAQs (# 1, 2 and 5). 2. Mask Policy FAQs (#16 masking guidance for patients on Droplet and Contact Precautions) has been added.
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.