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November 2023 issue of Mental Health Act (MHA) INFOBITS
The Mental Health Act (MHA) Infobits monthly newsletter highlights MHA educational supports, resources and provincial updates. November 2023 topic is MHA Directors and Delegates’ duties and authority at Island Health. MHA Directors and their delegates play a key role in shared organizational accountability under the MHA.
Ministers’ statement on updates on battle against opioid manufacturers, distributors
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, have released the following statement on the battle against opioid manufacturers and distributors.
Ophthalmology Lens Process Development
Cataract surgery is a high volume procedure at Island Health, requiring robust communication and collaboration amongst a myriad of interest holders. Victoria-based Ophthalmologist Dr. Hamza Khan recently teamed up with Laurel East, Island Health Surgical Quality Consultant to improve patient safety and access to cataract surgery.
November Community Resource Team Update
The Community Resource Team's (CRT) October Update for Community Health Services (CHS) includes information about a new Hospital Liaison roles and responsibilities e-manual, CRT practice support for long-term care access, changes to the Provincial Skin and Wound Formulary, and other important news for all CHS staff.
IHealth Update for Medical Staff
Topics covered in the October IHealth update includes: South Island Tertiary CPOE Update, Key Messages, FAQs, and more.
On-site Support for Mental Health Act (MHA) Forms 4.1 & 4.2 Implementation
The Mental Health Act (MHA) Resource Team is on the road supporting physicians, leaders, nursing staff and others at designated facilities to adjust to the new MHA Forms 4.1 & 4.2. The new MHA Forms 4.1 & 4.2 will be activated in Island Health designated facilities through November to January.
Mental Health and Substance Use Update - October 2023
Take a read of the most recent update to find out the recent MHSU happenings!
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this edition, you will read about the new medical staff forum, important updates, event and education, and much more.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Every day, and particularly on this day, Island Health stands together with Two-Spirit, trans, and gender diverse people, their families, and allies for Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 20.
IHealth activation of CPOE at South Island Tertiary sites rescheduled to April-May 2024
The February-March 2024 activation of electronic ordering (i.e., Computerized Provider Order Entry, or CPOE) at RJH, VGH, Gorge Road Hospital and South Island Surgical Centre is being re-scheduled to April-May 2024.