News
October 30, 2023
Harm Reduction Fall Newsletter: Volume 3 Issue 4
In the fall issue of the Harm Reduction Newsletter learn more about the OD Reporting functionality of the text alert system, new team members, and recently added Harm Reduction training modules!
October 27, 2023
Staff Immunization Clinics Continue
Another successful Staff Clinic was held yesterday, at Royal Jubilee Hospital, where Island Health President and CEO Kathy MacNeil joined the line to be immunized.
October 24, 2023
REMINDER: IHealth World Café at VGH and RJH
The IHealth World Café events at VGH on Wednesday, October 25 and at RJH on Thursday, October 26 are designed to help staff at these sites prepare for the IHealth activations coming in early 2024. Both events run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
October 23, 2023
October 2023 issue of Mental Health Act (MHA) Infobits
The October BC Mental Health Act Infobits monthly newsletter highlights MHA educational supports, resources and provincial updates to support your practice. The topic for October 2023 is Review Panel Hearings.
October 20, 2023
Island Health’s third central monitoring system installed to support safe deliveries for moms and babies
VGH is now one of three labour and delivery units in the region with a central monitoring board, joining Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Cowichan District Hospital. VGH will be the first to implement new technology called FetaLink, which links the labouring patient’s continuously updated data to their chart in the electronic health record (EHR). FetaLink will be introduced at VGH in February 2024 as part of a facility-wide IHealth activation.
October 18, 2023
IHealth World Café at VGH & RJH: Top 10 reasons to attend
Staff at VGH, RJH, GRH, and SISC have an opportunity next week to find out more about IHealth activations coming in early 2024.
October 12, 2023
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this edition, you will read about new medical leaders, medical leader opportunities, important updates, event and education, and much more.
October 12, 2023
IHealth World Café @ VGH October 25, and RJH October 26
Medical staff working at VGH and RJH are encouraged to attend the IHealth World Café events on October 25 and 26. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn about the upcoming IHealth activation through six different themed “stations,” including one dedicated to medical staff.
October 11, 2023
Public Health Grand Rounds
Medical Health Officer update on viral respiratory illness and fall vaccination campaign: Medical Staff are invited to join Public Health Grand Rounds where your Medical Health Officers will provide an update on the epidemiology and public health management of respiratory viruses, and an update on the fall vaccination campaign for influenza and COVID-19. Please bring your questions!
October 11, 2023
September MHSU Update
Check out the September edition of Island Health's MHSU update to see what is happening in the world of Mental Health & Substance Use programs and services.