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November 29, 2023
FAQs on Rescheduled CPOE Go-Live at South Island Tertiary Sites
Since the announcement that the CPOE Go-Live at South Island Tertiary Sites is rescheduled from February-March to April-May 2024, some requests have come forward for more information. Here are the questions people are asking the IHealth team, along with the responses.
November 29, 2023
Save the date: IHealth World Café @ Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Staff are invited to an IHealth World Café event at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on Wednesday, December 13.
November 28, 2023
November 2023 issue of Mental Health Act (MHA) INFOBITS
The Mental Health Act (MHA) Infobits monthly newsletter highlights MHA educational supports, resources and provincial updates. November 2023 topic is MHA Directors and Delegates’ duties and authority at Island Health. MHA Directors and their delegates play a key role in shared organizational accountability under the MHA.
November 27, 2023
Ministers’ statement on updates on battle against opioid manufacturers, distributors
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, have released the following statement on the battle against opioid manufacturers and distributors.
November 27, 2023
Ophthalmology Lens Process Development
Cataract surgery is a high volume procedure at Island Health, requiring robust communication and collaboration amongst a myriad of interest holders. Victoria-based Ophthalmologist Dr. Hamza Khan recently teamed up with Laurel East, Island Health Surgical Quality Consultant to improve patient safety and access to cataract surgery.
November 24, 2023
November Community Resource Team Update
The Community Resource Team's (CRT) October Update for Community Health Services (CHS) includes information about a new Hospital Liaison roles and responsibilities e-manual, CRT practice support for long-term care access, changes to the Provincial Skin and Wound Formulary, and other important news for all CHS staff.
November 20, 2023
IHealth Update for Medical Staff
Topics covered in the October IHealth update includes: South Island Tertiary CPOE Update, Key Messages, FAQs, and more.
November 17, 2023
On-site Support for Mental Health Act (MHA) Forms 4.1 & 4.2 Implementation
The Mental Health Act (MHA) Resource Team is on the road supporting physicians, leaders, nursing staff and others at designated facilities to adjust to the new MHA Forms 4.1 & 4.2. The new MHA Forms 4.1 & 4.2 will be activated in Island Health designated facilities through November to January.
November 17, 2023
Mental Health and Substance Use Update - October 2023
Take a read of the most recent update to find out the recent MHSU happenings!
November 16, 2023
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this edition, you will read about the new medical staff forum, important updates, event and education, and much more.