Did you know that 38% of Medical Staff Association (MSA) Facility Engagement (FE) funded activities in SEAT are categorized as Quality Improvement (QI)? This virtual learning series is a collaboration between Island Health Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) and FE to optimize MSA QI expertise and understanding of data requests/access for […]
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A few stories and updates from the IHealth team, full listing here. IHealth Engagement Lab at RJH moving to new location The IHealth Engagement Lab at Royal Jubilee Hospital will relocate on Tuesday, October 15 to DT 1391, across from Medical Imaging in the Emergency Department. The IHealth Engagement […]
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Heather A. Simpson’s family and friends have dedicated funds specifically to provide palliative care education and resources to express their heartfelt gratitude to healthcare staff―specifically, every hospital staff member who provided extraordinary care to Heather during her 14-month stay at Royal Jubilee Hospital. To the entire team behind her care—nurses, […]
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The Well Planned Action Series will support teams to improve the experience for people creating, clarifying, and communicating medical goals for discharge. Medical goals for discharge provide information about the clinical reason for a patient’s admission and describe the clinical status the team and patient are working towards in order […]
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In August 2023, the South Island MSA lost a wonderful colleague, Dr. Jennifer Oates. We are honoured to share this information about a new award that has been developed in her memory. Island Health PQI are establishing the Dr Jennifer Oates Memorial Award for Advancing the Patient Voice. The award […]
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How lucky we are to work with such incredible colleagues! UBC Co-op student Izzy Morrisey received a thoughtful nomination from Dr. Paul Winston: “This UVic student is a powerhouse of compassion and consent. Her way with children and adults is extraordinary. She guides people through fear and concern during medical […]
Read moreThe South Island MSA and South Island FEI Society is seeking two new Executive members to join the team starting December 2024. This is a great opportunity to spark change in the workplace, support your fellow physicians, and work with a group of like-minded colleagues. It’s a lot of fun! […]
Read more“Patients received the needed tests and medications earlier than when we had paper charts. Previously I would have to go up to the ward, find the chart, write the order, and it would then be processed by the unit clerk, who would fax it to the lab or pharmacy. Each […]
Read moreFOOD TRUCKS @VGH during Go-Live Location: Outside the VGH Cafeteria Food Truck Dates Times Poutine 66: Poutine, Smokies, Hotdogs and Drinks September 14, 15 10 am to 4 pm Softies Ice Cream September 14, 27, 28 11 am to 4:30 pm Greek on the Street September 16, 18, 23 11 […]
Read moreA message from your IHealth Medical Site Leads, Dr. Kellie Whitehill and Dr. Pooya Kazemi: In these last few days before Go-Live for CPOE at Victoria General Hospital, Gorge Road Health Centre and South Island Surgical Centre, we want to take a moment to offer our sincere thanks to medical […]
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