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Notice for sites fully activated with the electronic health record (EHR)

May 24 and 25, lab changes in orders and order sets were implemented in the EHR. Medical staff at fully-activated sites may notice that some favourites, whether they were single orders or order sets, will no longer be available for use.

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Consultation begins to designate psychotherapy as regulated health profession

The Province is introducing changes to increase patient safety and create more consistent care delivery for people accessing mental-health services as consultation begins to designate those who offer psychotherapy as a regulated health profession under the Health Professions Act.

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New Cowichan District Hospital reaches milestone

People in the Cowichan region are one step closer to a new hospital as the diagnostic and treatment centre on site reaches structural completion.

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Triumphing over trauma: VGH patients show how human spirit prevails

Heartwarming stories of VGH patients showing how the human spirit prevails.

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IHealth Education and Readiness Checklist

IHealth activation occurs at RJH on June 8, 2024. The VGH/Gorge Road Hospital and SI Surgical Centre activation has been rescheduled to September 14, 2024. Therefore, the IHealth team has a few updates on education and readiness to share.

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Actions Underway: Implementation of New Substance Use & Addictions Management in Hospitals Policy

Since CEO Kathy MacNeil's May 2 update that outlined the objectives of the Ministry of Health's new Substance Use and Addictions Management in Hospitals policy, there have been much work started on implementation.

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Introducing Island Health’s eLearning Course: Seven Generations

Island Health is pleased to announce that their Seven Generations course is now available through five learning modules.

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April/May issue of Mental Health Act INFOBITS

The topic for April /May 2024 is Recall under the Mental Health Act (MHA) and its administration.

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New Patient Safety and Learning System (PSLS) Data Request Intake Form

To enhance efficiency and streamline data requests, Patient Safety and Learning System has introduced a new Data Request Intake Form. This form will be used to request Patient Safety and Learning System data.

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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.

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