News
August 25, 2022
Geographic distribution of COVID-19 by local health area of case residence
Epi-Week 33 Cases August 14 to 20, 2022.
August 25, 2022
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
August 25, 2022
COVID-19 Outbreak Management Protocol for Long-Term Care and Seniors’ Assisted Living Settings
This BCCDC guidance document provides updates that are included in the section titled declaring the outbreak over. Target audience includes: Healthcare workers in long-term care (LTC) facility or seniors’ assisted living (AL) units/facilities that are located within or functionally connected to a LTC setting.
August 25, 2022
COVID-19: Outbreak Management Protocol for Acute Care Settings
This BCCDC guidance document is updated as follows: Section B changed to Declaring a COVID-19 Outbreak, Section C changed to Management of Suspect or Confirmed COVID-19 Patients, this and more within the document. Target audiance is health care professionals in acute care settings.
August 25, 2022
Accreditation Essentials - Open Mic Q&A Aug 25 2022
Join the Island Health Accreditation team for our Accreditation Essentials Open Mic Q&A TODAY, Thursday, August 25th from 1-1:45pm!
August 24, 2022
Looking for information about Statutory (STAT) Holidays?
Do you have questions about how Statutory Holidays are scheduled and/or paid? Answers provided within.
August 24, 2022
Online Request Forms (Overtime, On-call/Callback) – It Starts with You!
Employees’ are reminded to ensure the correct Approver or Delegate Approver is selected at time of form submission. Managers are reminded to monitor the Awaiting Approval View to ensure the correct Delegate Approvers have been selected by the Employee(s).
August 24, 2022
Investigator Training Program 2022 opens for registration
Clinical Trials BC and Pfizer are partnering to bring a clinical trial investigator training course to British Columbia this November 2, 2022. Completion of this course satisfies Good Clinical Practice training requirements and TransCelerate mutual recognition criteria for conducting clinical trials. Registration is now open.
August 24, 2022
LIFEWORKS: Island Health’s new EFAP Provider
Island Health is excited to announce that on Thursday, September 1, 2022, they will transition to a new Employee and Family Assistance Program provider, LifeWorks.
August 24, 2022
Take time Aug 31 to pause and remember those we’ve lost to toxic drugs
August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day.