Medical Staff News
News
January 22, 2025
Transparency and Communications Steering Committee—Member Callout
Membership Opportunity: One medical staff member is being sought to join the Transparency and Communications steering committee.
January 22, 2025
Remembering Dr. Bryan Bass
On behalf of the Cowichan Leadership Team, it is with profound sadness that we share news of the sudden passing of our dear colleague and friend, Dr. Bryan Bass.
January 22, 2025
Share Your Passion for Quality Care: Join a Clinical Governance Team
Everyone who has a role in the patient journey and an interest in quality improvement is welcome to be part of Island Health's Clinical Governance team.
January 21, 2025
IHealth Update: Schedule Change for Saanich Peninsula Hospital CPOE Go-Live
For an update about CPOE activation at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, please see the following memorandum.
January 21, 2025
More substance-use treatment coming to B.C.
As many as 250 people with addictions challenges in B.C. will have more options to help them move toward recovery with newly opened substance-use treatment beds in their communities.
January 20, 2025
Invoices—Get Caught Up!
The Compensation team would like to remind medical staff that fiscal year end is March 31st.
January 17, 2025
Violence Prevention Training
Providing a safe workplace for everyone at Island Health is a priority. The Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum (PVPC) provides medical staff with strategies to prevent and de-escalate violent situations in the workplace.
January 16, 2025
The Beryl Institute – Register today!
Island Health is excited to bring you an incredible opportunity: membership in The Beryl Institute, a global community of healthcare professionals transforming the human experience in healthcare.
January 15, 2025
Masking When Providing Active Care
One key measure in responding to the Ministry of Health's Viral Respiratory Infection Policy is the use of medical masks in areas designated for active patient care. But what exactly constitutes active patient care, and when is it necessary to wear a mask? Let's explore this further.
January 15, 2025
Island Health Uses Innovation to Support Long-Term Care Residents
Residents of long-term care (LTC) homes in the Island Health region are benefiting from innovation through more timely access to wound care via virtual appointments with Nurses specializing in skin, wound, ostomy and continence care (NSWOC).