Island Health’s third central monitoring system installed to support safe deliveries for moms and babies A woman in labour tries to catch a few precious minutes of sleep in the hospital room where she will eventually give birth. Just beyond the door to her room in the Labour and Delivery […]
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Want to have your smartphone/iPad always connect to Island Health wi-fi automatically, and stay connected even when you change passwords? There’s a process that allows you to: Register your device using its “MAC address” (easiest when done in hospital) Use a Generic Login to connect to the Island Health WiFi […]
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Earlier this year, the Nanaimo and South Island Divisions of Family Practice piloted a benefits program for clinic staff. The clinic uptake has been so successful, they’re expanding provincially. The program’s features include: Built in group RRSP Pooling mechanism Coverage breakdown Upgrades Flexible budgets For more information, visit http://lifetimebenefits.ca/division/ or […]
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With the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation coming up on Sunday, September 30th, we have curated some resources specifically for South Island physicians. Please share your discoveries with us! The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation is a trove of resources, webinars, programming, and information. Discover the Witness Blanket, […]
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Medical staff can learn about training and support available to them for the IHealth activation coming to Victoria General Hospital, Gorge Road Hospital, South Island Surgical Centre, Royal Jubilee Hospital and a group of Ambulatory clinics in early 2024. The IHealth project team has developed “My IHealth Journey”, a single-page […]
Read moreLots of updates to learn about – check out the August version of the IHealth Update for Medical Staff here!
Read moreMental Health Act Forms 4.1 and 4.2 will be changing as of Jan 31, 2024. Those who actively support involuntary patients are required to compete Island Health’s provincially approved training, available at learninghub.phsa.ca/Courses/11716. The online module is UBC CME accredited (1 Mainpro+ credit). Estimated time to complete the module is […]
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Last week, we learned of the sudden death of Dr. Jennifer Oates, a valued colleague and friend. Jennifer was a bright light in our medical community, and we all knew her in different ways. As a psychiatrist, Jennifer’s concern for her patients came through in the diligence of her care: […]
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Looking for a good book? Here’s one! It’s available for you to borrow from our South Island MSA Lending Library, located in the Doctors’ Lounges at RJH and VGH. When the pandemic began in March 2020, Calgary emergency physician Heather Patterson was already feeling burnt out. Photography had always been […]
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From Island Health’s The Weekly: The BMO Police Shooting in June 2022 shook our community and sent six injured police officers to RJH and VGH. on June 29, 2023, a multidisciplinary group gathered at Royal Colwood Golf Club to “complete the story” of this rare, high impact, multi-casualty event. […]
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