News
May 6, 2024
IHealth News Brief for Medical Staff – April 25
Island Health medical staff, alongside nursing, pharmacy, and allied health, prepare for Go-Live by transitioning patient orders to electronic platforms. Cutover process begins days before Go-Live, with May 25 for Victoria General Hospital, Gorge Road Health Centre, and South Island Surgical Centre, and June 8 for Royal Jubilee Hospital.
May 6, 2024
National Nursing Week: May 6 to 12
This week, we encourage everyone at Island Health to take a moment to thank and acknowledge a nurse.
May 3, 2024
Employee Onboarding Learning Series
The onboarding team is excited to announce a new learning initiative aimed at enhancing the Pathway to C.A.R.E. Onboarding Program. Starting this month, we're introducing an article series that will delve into key aspects of onboarding for leaders, peer ambassadors, and new employees.
May 2, 2024
FROM THE CEO: New Substance Use & Addictions Management in Hospitals Policy
Today, the Ministry of Health released a new Substance Use and Addictions Management in Hospitals policy, which outlines the specific expectations for Island Health and all health authorities.
May 1, 2024
Invitation to Medical Staff to join IHealth Town Hall meeting
Dear colleagues, you are encouraged to join this IHealth Town Hall meeting, Thursday, May 2 at 10am.
May 1, 2024
2024 National Physicians' Day
Today is National Physicians’ Day, an opportunity to recognize Island Health’s extraordinary doctors who chose to serve in the profession of medicine.
April 29, 2024
Laboratory Only Department Order Entry (DOE), Scheduled OUTAGE ADVANCE Notification (May 10-11, 2024)
Scheduled OUTAGE ADVANCE Notification (May 10-11, 2024). There will be enhancements to laboratory orders and workflows. As a result, the Department Order Entry (DOE) functionality will not be available during this time. Lab results will not be visible in PowerChart and FirstNet during the downtime. They will be reported out on paper.
April 29, 2024
Virtual Care Services Newsletter: Spring Edition
The Spring 2024 edition of our newsletter is now available, packed with timely virtual care updates and local success stories.
April 29, 2024
New Actions to Enhance Staff, Medical Staff, Patient & Visitor Safety
On Friday, April 26, Premier David Eby announced a comprehensive set of actions to enhance staff, medical staff, patient and visitor safety; and increase supports and improve care for individuals living with addiction and substance use while in British Columbia hospitals and in the community.
April 24, 2024
IHealth World Café at VGH & RJH: Get ready for Go-Live
Staff at VGH and RJH, and colleagues at Gorge Road Health Centre sub-acute units and South Island Surgical Centre, are encouraged to attend the IHealth World Café events on April 30 and May 1