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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Notwithstanding the title, there are four points in this month’s newsletter. All are (IMHO) important. 1. iHealth Update Mr. Owen Haley has recently taken charge of the introduction of iHealth. He comes with a track record of successfully doing so in in two separate locations in Alberta, as well as […]
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The results of the fourth annual Health Authority Survey by Doctors of BC have been released and can be found here. At this point, results are by Health Authority; site-specific results will be forthcoming.
Read moreColleagues, 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 […]
Read moreThanks to Island Health and the South Island MSA, you may have noticed a few terrific upgrades at the Royal Jubilee Doctors’ Lounge. New furniture, a new cell phone/tablet charging station, and surprise snacks have become mainstays in the Lounge. Grab a coffee while you chat with your colleagues and […]
Read moreExecutive Positions Complete It is with great pleasure that I let everyone know that Dr. John Galbraith has been co-opted as Director-at-Large, taking on the task of supporting the Quality Improvement initiatives of SIFEI. This bring our executive back up to the legally required number of 5, and allows us […]
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The phenomenal work being undertaken by MSA Physicians and partners is celebrated in many ways: The Island Quality Showcase will be held on April 25th in Nanaimo. Come learn about different QI and Engagement activities happening on Vancouver Island. For more information, contact info@southislandmsa.ca Our weekly Success Stories are published […]
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Your Physician Wellness and Social Committee has two gifts of wellness for you on Valentine’s Day… – Resources on Burnout from a recent IHI Conference – The opportunity to learn from the lived experience of a physician who has experienced burnout and who has emerged stronger. Please save the morning […]
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It’s your last chance to access the $100 per physician that has been set aside for engagement by department…the money turns into a pumpkin at the end of March. Are you a Department Head looking to access your funds? Contact erica.kjekstad@shaw.ca by March 15th.
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An Extraordinary Meeting of the South Island MSA will be held on Tuesday, February 19th in PCC 150 to discuss the proposed Medical Staff Rules and the proposed changes to Medical Administration. 1 hour sessional payment. Reserve your seat and meal at marg.severs@viha.ca. Please join us to ensure your perspective […]
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