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Category Archive: 'South Island MSA'

iHealth in the South Island

Posted on: October 29, 2020

Island 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… Continue Reading →

Health Authority, South Island MSA Checklist, Discussion, Engagement, iHealth, Meeting, South Island MSA

Knowledge Sharing: Process for duplicate prescriptions in hospital

Posted on: October 28, 2020

This great information was shared by Dr. Katelyn Mueller, one of the new Palliative Care Physicians in Victoria: In 2017, the College changed their position from asking us to keep blue duplicate copies of narcotic prescriptions in our pads, to… Continue Reading →

South Island MSA Helpful, Idea, Knowledge, Sharing, Tip, Trick

Success Story: 2019-20 UBC Victoria Resident Emergency Medicine Teaching Award – Dr. Nathan Ashmead

Posted on: October 22, 2020

Congratulations to Dr. Nathan Ashmead, recipient of the 2019-20 Emergency Medicine Teaching Award! These awards are the highest honor our residents can bestow on individuals and celebrate and promote excellence in clinical teaching. The award winners are listed on a… Continue Reading →

South Island MSA Emergency Medicine, Recognition, Residents

Success Story: South Island Urology Care

Posted on: October 15, 2020

A number of changes have happened in the Division of Urology:  Two of its membership retired unexpectedly, sexual medicine practitioners have been included as part of the care team, and infertility care has been added to its slate.  Drs. Nathan… Continue Reading →

South Island MSA, Uncategorized Success Story, Urology

South Island MSA Executive Members needed

Posted on: October 1, 2020

As of November 2020, there will be two vacant seats on the South Island MSA Executive, with all positions up for election. Join a forward-thinking, collaborative team that is focused on high impact leadership work! You can expect 1-2 hours… Continue Reading →

South Island MSA Leadership, Teamwork. South Island MSA

Helpful COVID Supports

Posted on: September 22, 2020

With fall officially upon us, a couple of important COVID supports have become available: Doctors of BC has announced funding to support the creation of COVID Safety Plans for community-based clinics and offices.  Full details here, due by December 31,… Continue Reading →

Doctors of BC, South Island MSA COVID, Resources

Nominate a Colleague! South Island MSA Recognition Awards

Posted on: September 14, 2020

We’re opening the nominations for our second annual South Island MSA Recognition Awards to recognize members of the medical staff who are significant contributors to our community. Our four categories are tied to the mission of the South Island MSA:… Continue Reading →

South Island MSA Awards, Recognition, South Island MSA

Success Story: Cardiovascular Allied Health Teaching Project

Posted on: August 27, 2020

When a staff survey of nurses working in the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) at Royal Jubilee Hospital revealed that many felt frustrated by the lack of opportunities to improve their skills and knowledge to improve patient care, Dr. Brian Gregson decided… Continue Reading →

Projects, South Island FEI Society, South Island MSA Cardiology, Island Health, Learning

Success Story: Hospitalist Trauma Ward Co-Planning

Posted on: July 17, 2020

There are times when a trauma patient is brought to hospital but not admitted to ICU or other surgical specialties. For over 20 years the Victoria General Hospital has been mandated to design and run a proper trauma MRP (Most… Continue Reading →

Projects, South Island MSA Hospitalists, Success Story, Trauma Ward

Important: Ministry of Health payment for physician planning time in response to COVID-19

Posted on: July 10, 2020

On June 9th, it was announced that the Ministry of Health will compensate physicians to a maximum of 35 hours in total for active planning performed between March 15th and June 30th at the relevant committee sessional rate, provided the… Continue Reading →

South Island MSA Compensation, COVID-19, Important, Ministry of Health

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  • Virtual Mindful Monday on January 25, 2021 8:00 pm
  • Working Group Meeting – Monday, February 1 on February 1, 2021 6:00 pm
  • PQI Learning Workshops – Morning sessions on February 10, 2021 8:30 am
  • Story Rounds and Narrative Medicine on February 23, 2021 5:30 pm
  • Narrative Medicine on February 23, 2021 5:30 pm

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