News

April 25, 2023

Invitation: Clinical Governance Information Sessions

Medical staff are invited to join a virtual information session to learn about opportunities to be involved in decision-making with Island-wide impact.

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April 25, 2023

You're invited to The Cognitive Health Initiative Lunch and Learn May 17th!

The Neil and Susan Manning Cognitive Health Initiative​ (CHI) invites you to join the next fully accredited Lunch and Learn Series on Wednesday, May 17th from 12-1pm, Topic: Behavioral and psycho​logical symptoms of Dementia (BPSD): Interventions in a community setting.

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April 25, 2023

Practice Alert - NEW IV monograph format coming soon

Island Health will be transitioning to a new IV monograph format starting at the end of April 2023. Goal: More intuitive Preparation and Administration box, particularly for Pediatric and Neonatal Patients.

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April 21, 2023

RBC and RBC Dominion Securities Celebrate CDH Staff!

The RBC team of Tanya, Joel, Elise, Hayden, Teagan, Ian, Daniel and Chad arrived at CDH on Thursday, April 13th ready to say thank you! They note the work, dedication and efforts by CDH staff over the last three years especially, are truly appreciated.

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April 21, 2023

Gloves Off Campaign!

Island Health is starting a regional Gloves Off! Campaign in May 2023. Learn more about this great initiative today!

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April 20, 2023

PCQO Online Submission Form

The Patient Care Quality Office is pleased to announce a new way for our patients and family members to submit feedback. An online form​ has been created using RedCap to allow patients to electronically register compliments and concerns.

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April 20, 2023

Memo: Island Health Practice for Results Distribution

Island Health’s Electronic Health Record currently can only designate one location per physician for delivery of results (Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, Heart Health, Histopathology and Clinical Documentation) to physicians and clinics in our community. Please be assured that Island Health is working towards a “one physician, multiple location” delivery model.

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April 19, 2023

Promoting Appropriate and Sustainable Prescribing for Patients with Asthma

Dr Valeria Stoynova and Dr Celia Culley are leading the way at Island Health and across BC to reduce the impacts of inhalers on healthcare waste by helping to define new pathways to reduce inhaler waste and encouraging appropriate prescribing.

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April 19, 2023

New opportunity for staff and medical staff to lead clinical governance and quality improvement

Island Health staff and medical staff have reported that they want to be more involved in decisions that impact their work. There is a new opportunity to do just that on an Island-wide basis by joining a group of committees focused on improving quality and safety for the people Island Health serves.

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April 19, 2023

COVID mandate changes – and clarity

Since the changes to universal mask precautions and visitor screening were announced on April 6th, there have been some questions that need clarification, and concerns raised by staff who are uncomfortable with the shift away from COVID practices.

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