News
November 16, 2023
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Every day, and particularly on this day, Island Health stands together with Two-Spirit, trans, and gender diverse people, their families, and allies for Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 20.
November 15, 2023
IHealth activation of CPOE at South Island Tertiary sites rescheduled to April-May 2024
The February-March 2024 activation of electronic ordering (i.e., Computerized Provider Order Entry, or CPOE) at RJH, VGH, Gorge Road Hospital and South Island Surgical Centre is being re-scheduled to April-May 2024.
November 15, 2023
Choosing Wisely: Virtual Symposium on November 17
Join the conversation on November 17! Island Health is hosting a virtual symposium on Choosing Wisely initiatives currently underway. There is something in the agenda for everyone as project updates and information are shared on the amazing work being done island-wide.
November 14, 2023
Celebrating Nurse Practitioner's Week
November 12-18 is National Nurse Practitioners' Week! Nurse practitioners are registered nurses who have completed a master's-level nurse practitioner education that allows them to work as independent health practitioners.
November 14, 2023
New Virtual Care Guidelines and Policies
Virtual Care Services is excited to announce the release of 12 new virtual care guidelines and policy documents. Over the past two years, we have worked with clinical programs, leadership, patients, and other partners to develop resources to support Island Health staff with the appropriate use of virtual care.
November 8, 2023
Currents Fall 2023: Online now
In this edition Island Health shares inspirational stories, they profile a leader in geriatric health and staff working in Port McNeill, Island Health applauds staff and medical staff who are doing great work to support those less fortunate and raise awareness of important issues impacting people's health and care, and so much more.
November 7, 2023
Hours Reporting and After Hours Premiums
Under the 2022-25 Physician Master Agreement, effective April 1, 2023, all new or renewed service contracts include mandatory daily hours reporting, and after-hours premiums (AHPs) became payable to physicians on Alternative Payment Subsidiary Agreement (APSA/APP) service contracts or salary agreements.
November 7, 2023
Between the Lines, Long-term Care Program Newsletter
November 2023 Highlights: MRSA-colonized or infected? Check out the resources, Individualized Management Alcohol Plan iMAP is available in LTC, Practice your PIECES™ approach and access the new RAI courses and more.
November 6, 2023
Westshore Urgent Primary Care team celebrates five years of providing care to the community
It's been five years since the Westshore Urgent Primary Care Centre (WUPCC) opened its doors, filling a primary care niche in the community and receiving more than 114,000 patient visits.
November 1, 2023
Minister’s statement on lives lost to poisoned drugs in September
Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement regarding the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths in September 2023.