Dear colleagues, As part of a South Island MSA Facilities Engagement project, we are conducting an “Interdepartmental Impact Review of the Primary Care Crisis on Specialty Physician Experiences.” The aim of this project is to engage specialist physicians in the shared goal of improving the primary care infrastructure in the […]
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As a committed participant in Choosing Wisely, Island Health is developing a public awareness campaign to educate community patients on low-risk tests and treatments that may be unnecessary, and to encourage conversation between patients and providers. They have developed a draft short list of recommendations and are looking for your […]
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Dr. Nathan Hoag (Urology) and Dr. Jonanthan Livergant (Rad Onc) have co-developed learning modules for prostate cancer patients, giving a personal, local connection at an overwhelming time. Full story here – Thank you for your innovation, compassion, and leadership, Dr. Hoag and Dr. Livergant!
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In March, 44 members of Island Health’s medical staff started in their roles as IHealth Specialty Leads, supporting efforts to advance integrated, region-wide use of the Cerner electronic health record (EHR) across programs and services. Medical staff who represent different surgical and medical specialties will work with their colleagues to […]
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This letter from Dr. Hayley Bos and Dr. Brian Mc Ardle was circulated to Medical Staff on March 28, 2022 We are pleased to share this summary of “early learnings” from medical staff following activation of electronic clinical documentation at RJH and VGH. This summary is the result of engagement […]
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Our first hybrid meeting went more smoothly than you might think – thanks to everyone for their participation and their sense of humour! Meeting minutes are now available, as are the slides that Alanna Black shared. Do you have more thoughts about the Doctors of BC Health Authority Engagement Survey […]
Read moreWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW On April 27, 2022, Island Health medical staff (physicians, midwives, nurse practitioners as well as their learners) will have the ability to select their authored clinical notes for release to patients who are enrolled in the MyHealth patient portal. The 12 clinical note types available […]
Read moreWe had a great turnout for our March 7th 2022 South Island MSA Quarterly Meeting. Many thanks to everyone for their willingness to join our first hybrid meeting…as well as for their patience and sense of humour! Many thanks to Alanna Black, Doctors of BC Regional Advocate and Advisor, for […]
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We were delighted to welcome Angela Wignall and Matthew Miller, co-founders of Island Health’s Innovation Lab to our Virtual Doctors’ Lounge in early February. Here’s a quick summary of what they shared: What is the Innovation Lab? As defined on their webpage, the Innovation Lab “exists to explore and extend […]
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Last summer, Dr. Fred Voon had the chance to catch up with the South Island Radiologists, a team of phenomenal clinicians whose insights and partnership are key to patient care. The one request that came from the radiology team: When you are completing a Diagnostic Imaging requisition, please give as […]
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