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… Continue Reading
Congratulations to Dr. Paul Winston, Dr. Emily Krauss, and Dr. Daniel Vincent for being mentioned in the BCMJ, full article here.
Dr. 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… Continue Reading
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,… Continue Reading
To 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,… Continue Reading
What’s been the rock in your shoe at work over the past few months? Do you have ideas about how to fix it? Let us support you to make this important change! Thanks to South Island Facility Engagement Initiative funding,… Continue Reading
Dr. Jason Wale saw an opportunity to improve the care of patients with femur fractures. To improve their transfer and transport, especially from other Island locations, a Thomas Splint can be used. In partnership with Dr. James Stone (Orthopedics), Stephen… Continue Reading
This week’s Success Story is a bit different: it involves a South Island FEI Engagement and Quality Improvement project that is in the works! Check out the story about how Drs. Paul Winston, Emily Krauss, and Daniel Vincent are working… Continue Reading
Dr. Jason Wale hoped that, by creating an emergency room dermatology referral form, patients he saw on shift would be able to access this specialist care quickly. Because dermatologists don’t work in facility, there are few opportunities for ER physicians… Continue Reading
The Division of Gastroenterology has been working hard to ensure their services are more accessible for patients and referral partners. Led by Dr. Kevin Rioux, the Division hosted a Physician and MOA Education Evening to showcase the improved Central Access… Continue Reading
