This update follows the March 16 memo about activation of Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) and a closed loop medication system at Victoria General Hospital (VGH), Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH), Gorge Road Hospital (GRH) and South Island Surgical Centre (SISC). VGH, GRH and SISC will go live in February 2024, […]
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We’re really appreciative to the team at Parking Services for taking the time to respond to Medical Staff questions about parking: What plans are in the works to address Medical Staff parking issues? Parking Services continues to audit the RJH campus for opportunities to improve parking. Audits are conducted at […]
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Led by the Choosing Wisely at Island Health Oversight Committee, Island Health is committed to achieving Quality Improvement Designation as a Choosing Wisely Canada Hospital. Our three main areas of focus include Using Blood Wisely, Using Labs Wisely, and reducing antipsychotic prescribing for seniors with insomnia in acute care. To […]
Read moreThis letter from Dr. Hayley Bos and Dr. Brian Mc Ardle was circulated to Medical Staff on March 28, 2022 We are pleased to share this summary of “early learnings” from medical staff following activation of electronic clinical documentation at RJH and VGH. This summary is the result of engagement […]
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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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With the return of pay parking, the hope is that physician parking blues will disappear. We’ll touch base with you in April to see what impact the change has had. In the meantime, don’t forget that there are physician-only as well as general staff parking spots available, as shown in […]
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The following has been sent on behalf of Drs. Hayley Bos and Brian Mc Ardle, Chiefs of Staff and SIMAC Co-Chairs. Jan 12 2022 We understand this is a very difficult time and that everyone is running on fumes. We are deeply grateful for each and every one of you, and […]
Read moreOn December 7th, the site director’s Hayley Bos and Brian Mc Ardle, the Chiefs of Staff at VGH and RJH respectively, were guests of honour at the MSA’s Virtual Doctor’s Lounge. We are grateful for their generosity in speaking about their roles and about their visions for their sites. We […]
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You’ve probably walked past the door dozens of times, but never knew the magic hiding behind it… Next time you hit up the RJH Doctors’ Lounge, stop outside the door, turn 180 degrees around and take a peek into S151. It’s a kitchen! Store your lunch in the fridge! Warm […]
Read moreWe’ve just received an update about what’s happening with the IHealth Clinical Documentation rollout, and wanted to make sure you had the most current information about who and what areas are going live: October 4 –RJH All remaining acute areas including Spiritual Health, Respiratory Therapy, and Social Work. –VGH All […]
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