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August 22, 2023
September 27 - First Nations Principles of OCAP®
The First Nations Principles of OCAP® presentation will introduce participants to FNIGC, the First Nations principles of OCAP® and First Nations data sovereignty. Over the course of approximately one hour, participants will learn about OCAP® and have the opportunity to ask questions in a Q & A period at the end of the presentation.
August 16, 2023
Video: NRGH colleagues share their experience with adopting CPOE
Electronic ordering, or “CPOE” -- computerized provider order entry – is expanding across Island Health.
August 11, 2023
OneSign® “Tap N Go” deploying at Saanich Peninsula Hospital
IHealth devices team will soon install OneSign® “Tap N Go” hardware and software on computers and workstations at Saanich Peninsula Hospital. Staff can begin using Tap N Go on their computers and workstations on wheels as of August 24.
August 11, 2023
Registered Nurses Foundation of BC (RNFBC) Bursary Program
The RNFBC bursary program supports nurses (LPN, RPN, RN and NP) who are enrolled in preparation programs offered through Canadian Association of Nursing (CAN) and British Columbia Nurse and Midwifery (BCNNM) recognized institutions. The application must be received BEFORE midnight, Monday September 18, 2023.
August 11, 2023
Midwives Association of British Columbia ratifies tentative three-year agreement
Midwives will be better supported as a new three-year agreement has been ratified between the Province and the Midwives Association of British Columbia (MABC) that will increase wages, benefits and provide more supports for Indigenous midwifery. The agreement is effective retroactively from April 2022 until March 2025.
August 10, 2023
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this edition, you will read about new team members, key open positions, important reminders and organizational updates regarding Clinical Service Delivery Realignment and the Clinical Governance Improvement Initiative.
August 9, 2023
Survey says: Cowichan Valley residents need to be heard
The Our Health, Our Community survey launched late last month and is still looking to hear from medical staff in the Cowichan Valley.
August 9, 2023
Call for members: B.C.’s Emergency Health Provider Registry
The Emergency Health Provider Registry (EHPR) is an online registry of health care professionals and health authority staff who may be able and willing to be deployed on a voluntary basis, or hired to respond to emergency events.
August 2, 2023
The Nursing and Allied Health Advisory Council (NAHAC) – Seeking Membership for our 3rd Cohort
Island Health is excited to extend an invitation for members of the Island Health team to join the 3rd cohort of the Nursing and Allied Health Advisory Council (NAHAC)!
August 2, 2023
IHealth: Asked & Answered
Do you have a question about IHealth? Ask away! The IHealth team will get you an answer. Send your questions to: IHealth@IslandHealth.ca. Here are answers to a few questions IHealth has received from staff.