Dr. Jody Anderson knew there had to be a better way of helping patients who need recurrent paracentesis. By bringing together physicians from radiology, internal medicine, oncology, palliative care and emergency, a new care pathway has been devised to redirect patients with metastatic cancer away from the ED and to […]
Read moreAging cardiac patients often have multiple co-morbidities, the management of which may lie outside of the expertise of the cardiologist on service. Consultations from other specialties during a cardiac patient’s time on the ward can lead to longer hospital stays, a high inpatient workload for cardiologists, and a limited availability […]
Read moreWe’re introducing a weekly feature, sharing a Success Story from the South Island MSA. Through our Engagement and Quality Improvement Projects, our Physician Wellness and Social Committee, and our everyday activities, there’s a lot to celebrate! So check back every Thursday for some inspiration to help get you through the […]
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Usually I try to limit items in the newsletter to 3: this month has 7, all important. There will be a meeting of the MSA / FEI on Tuesday, February 19 in PCC 150, supper at 5:30, agenda at 6pm. Topics: the proposed Rules, and the proposed changes to Medical […]
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We are delighted to announce that the new project application form is now ready for your completion! Thanks for your patience as we’ve been improving it. We’re also pleased to be able to share the stories of a number of completed projects, with many more to come. Check back often! […]
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Thanks to Health System Redesign funding, there’s lots of terrific work going on up and down Vancouver Island. For the current list of projects, click here. To learn more about HSR projects or funding opportunies, click here.
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Since November 2016, the South Island MSA has approved and funded 86 different Engagement and Quality improvement projects, and we’re looking to support more! Thanks to these grants, our facility-based physicians have worked with each other, made positive changes to their workplace, and created opportunities for further improvements. Applications are […]
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