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Join the conversation about violence prevention with SwitchBC
As a health care worker, you face unique challenges when it comes to violence in the workplace. SWITCH BC wants to hear from you to help update the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum training program.
New Way to Report Serious Wrongdoing: Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA)
PIDA provides mechanisms for investigating allegations of serious or systemic wrongdoing and for addressing any such wrongdoing that may be found. PIDA also provides legal protection from reprisal if current and former employees (including medical staff) speak up about wrongdoing within their organization and protects their identity.
World No Commercial Tobacco Day – an opportunity to quit
This World No (Commercial) Tobacco Day May 31 is an opportunity to make a quit attempt. This post includes free supports to refer patients/clients to, when it comes to quitting smoking.
Wildfire smoke advisory issued
Environment Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy have issued special air quality statements for East Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands.
Long-term Care COVID-19 DOC resource email name change
With the pandemic officially over and the COVID-19 virus transitioning to become part of the suite of respiratory viruses, the LTCOVID19DOC resource email will be officially changed over as of June 1st to reflect all types of outbreak notifications for Long-term Care homes.
New cancer centre on the way for Nanaimo
People in Nanaimo and surrounding communities are one step closer to having cancer care in their community with approval of a concept plan for a new cancer centre at NRGH.
Celebrating National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. This is an opportunity to celebrate the rich culture and diversity of Indigenous Peoples across the country. Please reach out to Heather Harper Director to the Office of the VP, Indigenous Health, if you self-identify as First Nations, Metis or Inuit and would like to share more about your culture in a Weekly news feature.
Long Term Care Program Newsletter May 2023 Edition
The Highlights for this edition: How powerchart promotes person-centered care, A case study to review PIECES ™ huddle and 3 Questions template, How often does an indwelling foley catheter need to be changed? Falls and our RAI Clinical Assessment Protocols **CAPS**.
Updated Emerging Pathogen and Pandemic Plan
Island Health has recently updated its Emerging Pathogen and Pandemic Plan (EPPP). The purpose of this plan is to create a comprehensive, coordinated approach to managing infectious disease emergencies and ultimately aims to reduce severe illness and deaths. The new plan is based on the following learnings from COVID-19 and the ensuing issues that arose from it.
Dr. Ian Thompson is Retiring
It is with mixed emotions that Dr. Ben Williams shares the news that Dr. Ian Thompson, Executive Medical Director for Medical Staff Governance, will be retiring this fall.