“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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On October 19th British Columbians will head to the polls for the upcoming provincial election. Doctors of BC is providing direction on activities that can be undertaken during the election period and staff are available to respond to any requests that may arise during this time. We also want to be fully […]
Read moreWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Go-Live date for VGH, GRH and South Island Surgical Centre is Saturday, September 14, 2024 Victoria General Hospital (VGH), Gorge Road Health Centre (GRH) sub-acute units and South Island Surgical Centre (SISC) are the next South Island sites scheduled to go live with computerized provider […]
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The wonderful stories just keep coming! Dr. Chris Taylor has been nominated by Dr. Lisa Moddemann, with support by Dr. Ali Yahkshi Tafti and Dr. Jill Kelly As shared by Dr. Moddemann, “Dr. Taylor was in the department late at night seeing his own patient. He overheard the trouble I […]
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Do you want to learn how to make a meaningful difference in your colleagues’ lives, develop your communication skills, and help foster a culture of caring? Get trained as a peer supporter and join the Greater Victoria Peer Support Program! The program provides short-term, one-on-one peer support. Our peer supporters […]
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In collaboration with BC health authorities, Physician Quality Improvement (PQI), a flagship initiative of the Specialist Services Committee, works to enhance physician capacity in quality improvement by providing training and hands-on experience through action learning projects, ultimately promoting a culture of learning, openness, and dedication to improving the health care system. See here for more […]
Read moreThe following was sent on behalf of Dr Mary Lyn Fyfe, Chief Medical Information Officer, jointly with IHealth leadership. We recognize that many medical staff completed CPOE training early in 2024, in anticipation of a Go-Live in May. When the activation date was rescheduled to September 14, we understood that […]
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We are delighted to celebrate the South Island physicians who have been recognized for being outstanding teachers by the residents in the Basic Clinical Year Residency Program! Dr. Richard Alexander Dr. Colin Archer Dr. Garrett Barry Dr. Alison Bingham Dr. Trevor Cohen Dr. Ashley Jewett Dr. Shavaun MacDonald Dr. Mona […]
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