News
May 27, 2024
Notice for sites fully activated with the electronic health record (EHR)
May 24 and 25, lab changes in orders and order sets were implemented in the EHR. Medical staff at fully-activated sites may notice that some favourites, whether they were single orders or order sets, will no longer be available for use.
May 24, 2024
Consultation begins to designate psychotherapy as regulated health profession
The Province is introducing changes to increase patient safety and create more consistent care delivery for people accessing mental-health services as consultation begins to designate those who offer psychotherapy as a regulated health profession under the Health Professions Act.
May 23, 2024
New Cowichan District Hospital reaches milestone
People in the Cowichan region are one step closer to a new hospital as the diagnostic and treatment centre on site reaches structural completion.
May 23, 2024
Triumphing over trauma: VGH patients show how human spirit prevails
Heartwarming stories of VGH patients showing how the human spirit prevails.
May 23, 2024
IHealth Education and Readiness Checklist
IHealth activation occurs at RJH on June 8, 2024. The VGH/Gorge Road Hospital and SI Surgical Centre activation has been rescheduled to September 14, 2024. Therefore, the IHealth team has a few updates on education and readiness to share.
May 22, 2024
Actions Underway: Implementation of New Substance Use & Addictions Management in Hospitals Policy
Since CEO Kathy MacNeil's May 2 update that outlined the objectives of the Ministry of Health's new Substance Use and Addictions Management in Hospitals policy, there have been much work started on implementation.
May 22, 2024
Introducing Island Health’s eLearning Course: Seven Generations
Island Health is pleased to announce that their Seven Generations course is now available through five learning modules.
May 22, 2024
April/May issue of Mental Health Act INFOBITS
The topic for April /May 2024 is Recall under the Mental Health Act (MHA) and its administration.
May 14, 2024
New Patient Safety and Learning System (PSLS) Data Request Intake Form
To enhance efficiency and streamline data requests, Patient Safety and Learning System has introduced a new Data Request Intake Form. This form will be used to request Patient Safety and Learning System data.
May 8, 2024
May 2024 Between the Lines LTC Program Newsletter
In the May newsletter, explore resources for enhancing workplace civility, guidelines for PSLS wound reporting, and surprising insights into Naloxone administration in LTC settings. Also bid farewell to Dacia Reid, Manager of LTC Program Practice & Education, as she retires, acknowledging her significant contributions, and more.