News
August 31, 2023
Provincial health officer’s statement on International Overdose Awareness Day
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, has issued the following statement regarding the International Overdose Awareness Day.
August 28, 2023
New Medical Lead Announcements
Dr. Marilyn Malone is happy to announce that Dr. Valerie Ehasoo and Dr. Savannah Forrester will be joining Seniors Health and Community Virtual Care as Medical Leads.
August 25, 2023
Expressed, Heard and Respected: Advance Care Planning
Engaging in Advance Care Planning conversations can be a rewarding and meaningful experience, both for community members and for health care professionals. It can be a powerful tool to ensure that people's values, wishes and preferences about their current and/or future healthcare are Expressed, Heard, and Respected.
August 23, 2023
Registration is now open for Choosing Wisely at Island Health on November 17!
Register and join us on Friday, November 17, 2023 from 8:30-12:30PM for our fourth annual Choosing Wisely virtual symposium.
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
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.