News
April 19, 2023
New opportunity for staff and medical staff to lead clinical governance and quality improvement
Island Health staff and medical staff have reported that they want to be more involved in decisions that impact their work. There is a new opportunity to do just that on an Island-wide basis by joining a group of committees focused on improving quality and safety for the people Island Health serves.
April 18, 2023
Go-Live: Video On-Demand Interpreting now available at your site
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) is an on-demand application that gives care providers easy access to a live, medically trained interpreter through video or audio in a matter of seconds. Interpreting services are available at no cost for all Island Health programs. Use of interpreting services improves the quality and safety of patient care with more than 240 languages available, including American Sign Language (ASL).
April 18, 2023
Nearly 600 lives lost to unregulated drugs in first three months of 2023
More than seven years after the declaration of a public-health emergency, the toxic, unregulated drug supply continues to claim the lives of British Columbians in record numbers, according to preliminary reporting released by the BC Coroners Service. At least 374 deaths believed to be caused by toxic drugs were reported to the BC Coroners Service in February (177) and March (197), which equates to an average of 6.4 lives lost per day.
April 14, 2023
Island Savings Recognizes MHSU Employee
Congratulations to Michelle Gerow, for receiving Island Savings MHSU Hero Award!
April 12, 2023
New opportunity for point-of-care staff to lead quality improvement
Point-of-care staff and patients are in the best position to identify opportunities to improve the quality of our health-care services. Staff and medical staff will soon have a new opportunity to help lead quality improvement at the regional level by participating in new committees with Island-wide impact.
