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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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 […]
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If you’ve had the chance to wander into the Doctors’ Lounge at VGH recently, you’ll see it’s had a bit of a facelift! Huge thanks to Jaclyn with Island Health, Dr. Vanja Petrovic, Dr. Maria Kang, and the MSA’s own Rita Webb for making the magic happen! We’d love to […]
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GREAT news: As part of the imminent upgrades to the Doctors’ Lounge at Victoria General Hospital, Island Health is treating us to a new paint job today! While the lounge might not be available to docs right now, it will all be worth it! Stay tuned for a Lounge Warming […]
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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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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