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Expression of Interest for Clinical Governance Committees| Dr. Ben Williams
A callout to all medical leaders from Dr. Ben Williams: Medical Leaders are being encouraged to submit Expressions of Interest to join new clinical governance committees and become part of the team leading quality improvement for our patients. The EOI has been extended to May 17, 2023.
Survey - Handling Patient Information in Primary Care
The survey is open now and will be open through to Friday, June 9, 2023 and will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. The survey focuses on medical staff roles in UPCCs and how they handle patient information in their daily practice, and what does or doesn't work well.
Minister’s statement on National Nursing Week
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, has issued the following statement in recognition of National Nursing Week.
Celebrating National Nursing Week!
Krista Allan, Chief Nursing and Allied Health Officer, expresses her sincere gratitude to all nurses at Island Health.
Statement on the World Health Organization declaring end of COVID-19 as global emergency
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, have released the following statement on the World Health Organization declaration of the end of COVID-19 as a global health emergency.
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
Minister’s statement on Midwives Day
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, has issued the following statement in recognition of Midwives Day, May 5, 2023.
VIDEO: Why should staff help lead quality improvement?
Point-of-care staff are in the best position to join a new clinical governance committee and become part of the team leading the future of quality improvement for Island Health.
April edition of Mental Health Act Infobits now available
The April issue of MHA Infobits has overcome some technical challenges and is finally reaching you now – in May! This issue discusses a very important aspect of involuntary admission and treatment under the MHA – the patients' rights.
Immunization Status Self-Reporting Tool Expansion
The Provincial Workplace Health Contact Center (PWHCC) will be reaching out to staff, via email, over the coming months to provide you with an opportunity to review and update your immunization record.