Dr. Jason Wale saw an opportunity to improve the care of patients with femur fractures. To improve their transfer and transport, especially from other Island locations, a Thomas Splint can be used. In partnership with Dr. James Stone (Orthopedics), Stephen Young (ER LPN), and a videographer from Island Health, Dr. […]
Read moreOn a sunny Sunday morning in April, 20 local specialists, family physicians, and medical leaders came together to acknowledge the realities of physician burnout in our workplaces today. Dr. Connie Ruffo shared her lived experience, and facilitated a discussion on the individual, practical, and systemic challenges that physicians face every […]
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Dr. Jason Wale hoped that, by creating an emergency room dermatology referral form, patients he saw on shift would be able to access this specialist care quickly. Because dermatologists don’t work in facility, there are few opportunities for ER physicians to interact with them. When a patient presents with severe […]
Read moreThe Division of Gastroenterology has been working hard to ensure their services are more accessible for patients and referral partners. Led by Dr. Kevin Rioux, the Division hosted a Physician and MOA Education Evening to showcase the improved Central Access and Triage processes, as well as provide detailed information about […]
Read moreWith a focus on supporting enhanced care for pregnant women who use substances, Drs. Sarah Lea and Heather McEwen hosted an evening event for family physicians, midwives, social workers, nurses, psychiatrists, pediatricians, obstetricians, and addiction medicine specialists. The goals of the session were to provide information about substance use and […]
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The phenomenal work being undertaken by MSA Physicians and partners is celebrated in many ways: The Island Quality Showcase will be held on April 25th in Nanaimo. Come learn about different QI and Engagement activities happening on Vancouver Island. For more information, contact info@southislandmsa.ca Our weekly Success Stories are published […]
Read moreDr. Jennifer Goulart wanted to create a multidisciplinary clinic to support specific genitourinary cancer patient populations. She believed that care for those requiring advanced multimodality treatment would be improved when delivered through a single clinic consisting of a multidisciplinary team of Urologists, Radiation Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, and a Nurse Practitioner. […]
Read moreTrauma cases are tricky things. Being Most Responsible Physicians (MRP) for these patients can be challenging, too. Thanks to a South Island FEI grant, the Hospitalist team brought in the local experts to increase their comfort level in providing excellent care to these patients. Dr. Vivian Ming led the work, […]
Read moreDrs. Dustin Loomes and Vojislav Jovanovic believe that quality treatment of IBD requires an integrated and cooperative approach among multiple specialties (Gastroenterology, General surgery, Internal medicine). However, developing the relationships and capacities for interdisciplinary cooperation can be difficult. The Vancouver Island IBD Forum, supported by a South Island Facility Engagement […]
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Wanting to create a sustainable, well-received and effective hospitalist morbidity and mortality rounds program, Dr. Shauna Tierney designed a project focused on improving communication and relationships, as well as prioritizing physician issues and patient care. The Hospitalist M&M Rounds Working Group hosted lunch-time rounds at both Victoria General and Royal […]
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