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Island Health’s third central monitoring system installed to support safe deliveries for moms and babies
VGH is now one of three labour and delivery units in the region with a central monitoring board, joining Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Cowichan District Hospital. VGH will be the first to implement new technology called FetaLink, which links the labouring patient’s continuously updated data to their chart in the electronic health record (EHR). FetaLink will be introduced at VGH in February 2024 as part of a facility-wide IHealth activation.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
In this edition, you will read about new medical leaders, medical leader opportunities, important updates, event and education, and much more.
Public Health Grand Rounds
Medical Health Officer update on viral respiratory illness and fall vaccination campaign: Medical Staff are invited to join Public Health Grand Rounds where your Medical Health Officers will provide an update on the epidemiology and public health management of respiratory viruses, and an update on the fall vaccination campaign for influenza and COVID-19. Please bring your questions!
September MHSU Update
Check out the September edition of Island Health's MHSU update to see what is happening in the world of Mental Health & Substance Use programs and services.
CGII Newsletter: Meet the C.A.R.E. Network members and more
Posted on: October 11, 2023
The latest issue of the Clinical Governance Improvement Initiative is now available! Read about:
Choosing Wisely at Island Health on Nov 17 – learn more about our speakers!
Register and join us on Friday, November 17, 2023 from 8:30-12:30PM for our fourth annual Choosing Wisely virtual symposium. Read on to learn more about our amazing presenters.
Save the date: IHealth World Café @ VGH and RJH
Medical staff are invited to IHealth World Café events at Victoria General Hospital and Royal Jubilee Hospital to ask questions, watch demos and learn about the upcoming IHealth activation.
COVID & Influenza Support
Community Virtual Care’s COVID-19 and Influenza Monitoring Program offers free 1:1 RN support using remote patient monitoring, virtual visits and the phone to support patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 or influenza symptoms.
Embracing Diversity, Rejecting Intolerance: Our Commitment to the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
Island Heath stands in support of their 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and community members. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of a compassionate workplace and they are committed to fostering a culture where all employees and the people they serve are protected, feel safe and are treated with dignity and respect.
Masking & Ambassadors Returning To Patient Care Sites
In anticipation of the up coming viral respiratory infection (VRI) season the Province of BC announced today that all health authorities will be re-instating additional Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) measures in healthcare settings for the 2023/24 VRI season.