This article was originally published on the Island Health intranet, reposted here for your enjoyment! When a person experiences cardiac arrest, paramedics and first responders may use an Automated External Defibrillator to help “re-set” the heart rhythm. Not all cardiac arrests receive a shock, but all AEDs collect important heart […]
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Colleagues, there are 4 items I wish to highlight to you this month. The Good News. In February, the FEI process was told that projects approved at that time were unlikely to be funded in the 2018/2019 budget. As we are clear that we must have the ability to pay […]
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Have you been meaning to put in a claim for some work you have done on an Engagement and Quality Improvement project, but you just haven’t gotten around to it yet? Time is ticking: Doctors of BC has recently implemented a three-month time limit on FEMS Claims, and claims older […]
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Our Welcome and Thank You event in early May was a sure-fire success! More than 50 physicians and partners were in attendance, with physicians of all ages and areas of practice represented. During a few words of welcome, Dr. Don Milliken encouraged experienced physicians to share their experience and knowledge […]
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The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians has recently announced its 2019 Annual Award Winners. Warmest congratulations to Dr. Andrew MacPherson for being recognized as one of the Emergency Physicians of the Year!
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Congratulations to Dr. Paul Winston, Dr. Emily Krauss, and Dr. Daniel Vincent for being mentioned in the BCMJ, full article here.
Read moreDr. John Samphire wanted to get lung cancer patients into the OR sooner. Inefficiencies in the transfer of patients between the initial abnormal CT scan, further diagnostics with specialists, and scheduling the surgery can create harmful delays in treatment. Using his grant from the South Island MSA, Dr. Samphire wanted […]
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A great article in the Black Press newspapers today, recognizing the work of Dr. Jason Wale to bring addictions support to patients through the ER. Full story here: https://www.oakbaynews.com/news/special-report-front-line-work-by-caring-emergency-doctors/ Way to go, Jason!
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Do you see an opportunity to make changes, but don’t quite know where to start? The Specialist Services Committee has your back: Option 1: Grassroots Innovation South Island MSA Engagement and Quality Improvement Project proposals are being accepted until Monday, May 6th. These micro-grants are set up to support physicians […]
Read moreTo support patients with Crohn’s Disease, Dr. Dustin Loomes created an evidence-based resource package and program for those who are also smokers. Before launching the work, though, Dr. Loomes sought formal input from colleagues, Island Health, gastroenterologists, respirologists, IBD nurses, and research assistants, in order to ensure a robust, comprehensive […]
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