RHO Downtime will occur this Friday February 23 at 2200h until Saturday February 24 0600h Preparation and supports: RHO Medical Staff Support Guide Video update and instructions Dr. Fyfe at MaryLyn.Fyfe@islandhealth.ca or Dr. Shafonsky at Eric.Shafonsky@islandhealth.ca.
Read moreEDUCATION Register now for Virtual Facilitated Classroom Sessions Medical staff are urged to register for their Virtual Facilitated Classroom Session. An email sent from the Office of the CMIO December 29 includes information and your unique link for registration. If you require assistance to register, please email IHealthEducation@IslandHealth.ca Visit the […]
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We’re excited to share the stories of two thoroughly deserving GoldStar award winners this month: Corey Dustin has been recognized by Dr. David Naysmith: “There is seldom a day that passes that I don’t see Corey pushing, pulling, loading or unloading a cart full of laundry. He is usually moving […]
Read moreFrom the IHealth Regional Council meeting of Jan 16: A significant migration is needed to move the system to the Remote Hosting Option. This will require an 8 hour system downtime. Based on many factors (timing, urgency, staffing, ED throughput, Nanaimo availability), the preferred date for this has been determined […]
Read moreMedical staff at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria General Hospital, Gorge Road Hospital sub-acute units and South Island Surgical Centre are encouraged to complete a 2-minute IHealth Readiness Survey before the deadline of Sunday, February 4. Feedback will help pave the way for a successful Go-Live this spring, when medical staff […]
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We’re delighted to offer a second year of learning and ideas about how you can make your engagement project ideas even more successful and impactful. Introducing the 2024 Engagement Project Curriculum; How to work with a Project Manager – Physician leads have access to additional funds to pay a Project […]
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“Healthcare Rx: Sparking wellbeing in our workplace” will be a half-day workshop offered on Sat, March 2nd – and you’re invited! RSVP here. As part of the Physician Wellness and Social Committee’s work to lead a Culture of Wellbeing at RJH and VGH, this interactive workshop includes: Foundations of a […]
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Two quick topics: 1. Lunch in the Lounge is TODAY at both RJH and VGH. Drop in between 11:30 and 1:00 to enjoy a casual lunch with colleagues. 2. We’ve heard people are having troubles accessing links in the newsletter when using an Island Health computer. Thanks for letting us […]
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Dear Drs. Jenkins and Voon and the South Island Facility Engagement Initiative (SIFEI) membership, First and foremost, please accept my best wishes for a healthy and happy 2024. I am reaching out to you directly as I begin the new year in the position of Executive Medical Director, Medical Staff […]
Read moreFrom the IHealth Team: Acute care hospital staff have access to the full patient chart of patients arriving from additional Long Term Care (LTC) facilities in South Island. This is increasingly possible as electronic clinical documentation rolls out through our LTC facilities in the South Island. “It’s important that ED […]
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