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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Island Health medical, clinical, operational and support teams are doing everything possible to respond to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and sustain the health care system in our communities. Listening to input from physicians, staff and leaders, and to relieve pressure during this particularly stressful time, we have decided to re-schedule […]
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Are you a member of the Medical Staff with a growth mindset who is passionate about improvement? Would you like to work with a team to address a gap in care in your area? Do you enjoy participating in fun, educational workshops with colleagues from across the island that will […]
Read moreIsland Health has recently let us know that they will moving forward on iHealth in South Island. At present we do not have further information or timelines. Dr. Ben Williams, the Chief Medical Officer, as well as other members of Senior Executive will be presenting at a our MSA meeting […]
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So much incredible work has been done by members of the South Island Medical Staff – and here’s a chance for recognition! https://medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/news-events/now-accepting-applications-2020-evidence-practice-awards Good luck to all applicants!
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Please find below key supports for re-opening your community-based practice: Island Health has announced their process for supporting specialist physicians with community-based practices with PPE access, available here: https://medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/news-events/ppe-physicians-community-practices-vancouver-island. Doctors of BC has put together important guides for re-opening community practices, available here: https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/working-change/advocating-physicians/coronavirus-covid-19-updates
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In October 2018, hospitalist Dr. Shauna Tierney was in the audience when Island Health’s Geo 4 Executive Director Marko Peljhan presented a challenge to the South Island Hospitalists: By 2040, Victoria will need another 500 hospital beds to keep up with the demands of the population, but how they would […]
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Sometimes the line between Success Story and Kudos can be blurred, and this is certainly one of those times. The South Island MSA would like to recognize Dr. Wood’s service, compassion, and courage – thank you for providing thoughtful and expert medical care, both in the South Island and around […]
Read moreIsland Health has residual Health System Redesign funding available for HA-led physician engagement activities planned during this fiscal year. This funding is available as the result of underspending by project teams that have approved funding for this fiscal year. The estimated amount available at this time is approximately $60,000. A […]
Read moreIsland Health is now providing PowerChart access (view-only) to Medical Office Assistants (MOA) in the community. To ensure MOAs receive community access in a timely manner, please follow the steps below: Prior to requesting MOA access, ensure the responsible community provider(s) already has PowerChart access. If providers do not have […]
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