Frustrated with some of the practical challenges of his Island Health inbox, Dr. Ian Bekker wanted to find ways to make his email address work better. Supported by the South Island MSA’s Facility Engagement funding, Dr. Bekker worked with IMIT on ways to streamline incoming messages, optimize inboxes, and even […]
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As a committed participant in Choosing Wisely, Island Health is developing a public awareness campaign to educate community patients on low-risk tests and treatments that may be unnecessary, and to encourage conversation between patients and providers. They have developed a draft short list of recommendations and are looking for your […]
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We were delighted to welcome Angela Wignall and Matthew Miller, co-founders of Island Health’s Innovation Lab to our Virtual Doctors’ Lounge in early February. Here’s a quick summary of what they shared: What is the Innovation Lab? As defined on their webpage, the Innovation Lab “exists to explore and extend […]
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The delicate balance between work and home can be a challenge, and not only during a pandemic. Dr. Maria Kang, Dr. Alicia Power, and Dr. Daisy Dulay have been working to identify ways in which ‘family friendly’ considerations might be brought into the hospital work environment. These are informed by […]
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A new Working Group of physicians, Island Health, and Doctors of BC is being formed to focus on issues surrounding discipline and respectful workplace policies and procedures. Background Through the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Physician Physical and Psychological safety, the first project under the MOA mandate in the Island […]
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Island Health’s Research Department is hosting Knowledge-to-Action Month, a month of collaborative events bringing together leaders and researchers, healthcare providers and patients to learn about the importance of translating evidence into practice to improve care and outcomes. This year’s K2A events are focused on achieving clinical excellence through continuous improvement cycles. […]
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Do you have a great idea about how to improve care at the hospital? Want to pick an Island Health colleague’s brain to get their perspective? Walk a Doc creates informal opportunities for engagement between clinicians and Island Health administrators, promoting connection and physical exercise in service of common goals. […]
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Dr. Al Buckley and Dr. Keith Menard are seeking physician feedback on Medical Staff appointments in Ambulatory Care: WHY? There are no clear processes for assigning/reviewing medical staff appointments in ambulatory care WHAT? Create clear and equitable process for assigning and reviewing medical staff appointments in ambulatory care. WHEN? April […]
Read moreDo you have an idea for how to improve care within the hospital? Want to pick an Island Health colleague’s brain to get their perspective? You might want to take advantage of the new South Island project ‘Walk a Doc’. Initiated by Dr. Jason Wale, this project aims to create […]
Read morePhysicians often see opportunities for improvements to patient care in the course of their practice. Dr. Rohit Pai (Gastroenterology) and Dr. Brian McArdle (Internal Medicine) saw one when treating patients living with decompensated liver cirrhosis. This complex patient population present frequently at the emergency room for treatment, and require regular […]
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