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“Cool, Calm and Prepared” Vibe as VGH & GRH Go Live with CPOE
On September 14, VGH and Gorge Road Health Centre successfully launched their Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) system. Executive Director Gillian Kozinka praised the teamwork behind the smooth transition, while Dr. Chloe Lemire-Elmore noted the immediate improvements in patient care and efficiency.
Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Balfour
Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Balfour on receiving the Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Leadership and Service.
Dr. Chris Morrow appointed as UBC CPD Executive Medical Director
UBC CPD is pleased to welcome Dr. Chris Morrow as Executive Medical Director on Sept. 6.
Province Launches Opioid Treatment Access (OTA) Line
We are pleased to share a significant development in the ongoing effort to support individuals dealing with Opioid Use Disorder across British Columbia. The Province has recently launched the Opioid Treatment Access Line (OTA), a new initiative designed to provide a starting point to get connected to care.
Medical Leadership Updates from Dr. Ben Williams
Island Health is working to improve its medical leadership structure, focusing on role clarity, co-leadership, governance, FTE allocation, compensation policies, and support for onboarding and development. This effort will be collaborative, with input from medical staff and regular updates.
Addiction Medicine Fellowship Training Available
Each year, the BCCSU welcomes dozens of Fellows to the Interdisciplinary Clinical Addition Fellowship program— the largest of its kind in North America. The program provides training to physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, pharmacists, and researchers to recognize, treat, and support patients with substance use disorders.
Apology for harms caused to Indigenous Peoples
On September 18, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) will apologize for its role, and the role of the medical profession, in the harms caused to Indigenous Peoples in the health system, both through action and inaction.
IHealth News Brief
A round-up of important news and information from the IHealth team in advance of Go-Live at Victoria General Hospital, Gorge Road Hospital, and South Island Surgical Centre on Saturday September 14th, 2024.
Electioneering Guidelines During Election Campaign
Please adhere to the following guidelines to help address any such requests from now until election day, and to ensure Island Health remains non-partisan during the election campaign.
Announcement from Dr. Ben Williams ~ Dr. Manjeet Mann
Dr. Mann will be leaving his role as EMD effective October 2, 2024. Dr. Ben Williams would like to thank Dr. Mann for his outstanding leadership.