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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.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Every day, and particularly on this day, Island Health stands together with Two-Spirit, trans, and gender diverse people, their families, and allies for Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 20.
IHealth activation of CPOE at South Island Tertiary sites rescheduled to April-May 2024
The February-March 2024 activation of electronic ordering (i.e., Computerized Provider Order Entry, or CPOE) at RJH, VGH, Gorge Road Hospital and South Island Surgical Centre is being re-scheduled to April-May 2024.
Choosing Wisely: Virtual Symposium on November 17
Join the conversation on November 17! Island Health is hosting a virtual symposium on Choosing Wisely initiatives currently underway. There is something in the agenda for everyone as project updates and information are shared on the amazing work being done island-wide.
Celebrating Nurse Practitioner's Week
November 12-18 is National Nurse Practitioners' Week! Nurse practitioners are registered nurses who have completed a master's-level nurse practitioner education that allows them to work as independent health practitioners.
New Virtual Care Guidelines and Policies
Virtual Care Services is excited to announce the release of 12 new virtual care guidelines and policy documents. Over the past two years, we have worked with clinical programs, leadership, patients, and other partners to develop resources to support Island Health staff with the appropriate use of virtual care.
Currents Fall 2023: Online now
In this edition Island Health shares inspirational stories, they profile a leader in geriatric health and staff working in Port McNeill, Island Health applauds staff and medical staff who are doing great work to support those less fortunate and raise awareness of important issues impacting people's health and care, and so much more.
Hours Reporting and After Hours Premiums
Under the 2022-25 Physician Master Agreement, effective April 1, 2023, all new or renewed service contracts include mandatory daily hours reporting, and after-hours premiums (AHPs) became payable to physicians on Alternative Payment Subsidiary Agreement (APSA/APP) service contracts or salary agreements.
Westshore Urgent Primary Care team celebrates five years of providing care to the community
It's been five years since the Westshore Urgent Primary Care Centre (WUPCC) opened its doors, filling a primary care niche in the community and receiving more than 114,000 patient visits.
Minister’s statement on lives lost to poisoned drugs in September
Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement regarding the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths in September 2023.