The Legislative Committee would like to invite members of the medical staff to consider joining the committee.There is no limit on the number of members, and this invitation is open to all members of the Medical Staff. The Legislative Committee is responsible for making recommendations to HAMAC on development, implementation, […]
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One of the things we heard loud and clear from members was that having a separate private site wasn’t working…too many logins, passwords, and sites! We’ve streamlined our new site but have added a password to reduce spam. Looking to propose a project or submit a report? Let us know […]
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All Medical Staff at RJH are going live with ClinDoc today. The following areas are also going live today: Emergency Department Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Surgical Day Care Operating Room (procedure control only) If you are working in another area of RJH, nursing notes will […]
Read moreBackground: Medical, Clinical and IHealth staff at Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) and Victoria General Hospital (VGH) are preparing for the full activation of electronic clinical documentation at both sites. Hospitals continue to experience staffing pressures and difficulty in reaching 100% completion of the required training, a key component of overall […]
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Do you have an idea for how to improve care within the hospital? Want to pick an Island Health colleague’s brain to get their perspective? You might want to take advantage of the new South Island project ‘Walk a Doc’. Initiated by Dr. Jason Wale, this project aims to create […]
Read moreSeptember 16th is “Go/NoGo” day for IHealth – the day when administration will decide whether to proceed with the scheduled ClinDoc launch at RJH on September 20th or postpone. A decision on the VGH launch will be made in late September before the anticipated launch day of October 4th. Although your voices may […]
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It’s been a busy summer, getting a refreshed South Island MSA website ready to launch. We’re looking for photos to make the site look gorgeous: Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria General Hospital, nature, vistas, beaches, sunsets…pictures to remind us of where we are lucky enough to live and work. If you […]
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The kids are now back to school…how about you? We’ve found a number of interesting – and different – learning opportunities: Zen Buddhism online learning through Upaya Institute and Zen Centre Foundations of Physician Wellness – Free, self-led Introduction to Self-Awareness – Free, self-led Advocacy for Change – Free, 3 […]
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More than half of RJH and VGH Medical Staff surveyed are motivated to move to electronic Clinical Documentation A total of 94 Medical Staff members at RJH and VGH – or about 15% of all Medical Staff at the two sites – responded to the IHealth electronic Clinical Documentation go-live […]
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Island Health is seeking physician input on the health system’s response and actions during the pandemic. What changes made during the pandemic were beneficial, and worth continuing post-pandemic? What changes were not beneficial, and should not continue post-pandemic? What are the most significant lessons you are learning during the pandemic? […]
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