News
December 20, 2022
Hazardous weather and getting to work
Snow has arrived throughout the Island Health region making it challenging to get to work. Check Environment Canada for the latest forecast in your area. If you're not able to drive in the snow, the Vancouver Island Toyota 4 x 4 Club has once again offered to help those in need of a ride. See more info here .
December 20, 2022
Sing along with the Physician Quality Improvement team!
With the shorter days and colder weather, we all know what it's time for - the annual holiday song from the PQI and SQI teams! Join Dr. Alex Hoechsmann in a Quality Improvement-focused rendition of one of your festive favourites.
December 19, 2022
Snowfall Warning Issued for Vancouver Island
Environment Canada has issued another snowfall warning for Vancouver Island and the South Coast with possible accumulations of 20 centimeters in some areas tonight into Tuesday.
December 19, 2022
Disclosure of Unexpected Clinical Outcomes intranet page is LIVE!
A dedicated Island Health intranet page for Disclosure of Unexpected Clinical Outcomes is now LIVE!
December 15, 2022
BCCDC COVID-19 Long Term Care, Assisted Living & Other Residential Outbreak Report
A weekly update for Long-Term Care, Assisted Living & Other Residential Living Facilities.
December 15, 2022
MSHU Update - November/December 2022
November and December highlights include: Nurse Prescribing and Retention, Wellness and Recovery Centres, Good News Story and more.
December 14, 2022
Updated: Antimicrobial and Immunomodulatory Therapy | COVID-19
This updated BCCDC guidance document addresses key therapeutic areas of concern for clinicians with recommendations sorted by severity of patient illness.
December 14, 2022
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
Topics covered include: Influenza Vaccine Updates, Toxic Drug Crisis Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Island Health spotlight news, upcoming news and events, plus many more...