News
June 23, 2023
June 2023 issue of Mental Health Act (MHA) INFOBITS is here!
This June issue continues the discussion about the four criteria for involuntary admission from the May issue; and how they can be written on the medical certificates (Form 4s) in a way that is accessible and easy to understand, even for people without higher education or a knowledge of medical terms.
June 21, 2023
Premier’s, minister’s statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Premier David Eby and Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, have issued the following statement marking National Indigenous Peoples Day.
June 19, 2023
New ICU at Nanaimo hospital ready for patients on June 28
People in Nanaimo and area will have greater access to care as a new 12-bed intensive care unit (ICU) at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital opens for patients on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
June 19, 2023
Pride 2023: The importance of flags and identity
The ongoing evolution of flags and symbols across the queer+ community serves to unite and show solidarity.
June 15, 2023
Help shape anti-racism legislation in BC
Share your thoughts through an online questionnaire about how government can best address systemic racism.
June 15, 2023
Breaking out of the Hollywood Squares!
This week, more than 40 staff from the Seniors Health and Community Virtual Care team met in person at Transfer Beach in Ladysmith to have a picnic lunch! Just three years ago it would have been an unusual sight.
June 14, 2023
Province expands access to opioid agonist treatment medications
British Columbia is taking action on the toxic drug crisis by being the first province in Canada to provide universal coverage for eligible medications used for the treatment of opioid-use disorder.
June 13, 2023
Prepare for difficult conversations - seats still available for the Communicating Unexpected Outcomes (CUO) for Clinicians course.
Island Health is encouraging all medical staff and leadership within Island Health to register today for the accredited, virtual training course, CUO for Clinicians. By completing the course, you can better equip yourself with enhanced communication skills, which will support you and your teams through these often-difficult disclosure circumstances.
June 13, 2023
IHealth workflow validation sessions seeking region-wide input
As IHealth expands use of the electronic health record (EHR) across Island Health sites and services, attention is now focused on looking at clinical workflows that guide the best quality care journey for patients and care providers, starting with acute and ambulatory care.
June 12, 2023
Pride 2023: Supporting Our Community
As noted in the May 31 Pride article, Island Health is recognizing Pride differently this year. In solidarity with Island Health Queer staff, medical staff and volunteers – as well as their patients, clients and residents – Island Health is donating the funds typically allotted to Pride parade registration to five local, community-based non-profit organizations to support them and their very important work.