When someone has a complex chronic disease, such as diabetes, cancer or chronic respiratory disease, it can be challenging to manage their health. This is doubly challenging when they lack a regular family physician and/or when multiple chronic conditions occur concurrently. When these patients need immediate medical advice, they often […]
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Small acts of professionalism, dedication, and leadership can have a profound impact on the care of both patients and providers. The South Island MSA wishes to recognize its Members who are significant contributors to our community by establishing Annual Recognition Awards. Four categories have been created, each of which is […]
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Island Health has residual Health System Redesign funding available for HA-led physician engagement activities planned during this fiscal year. This funding is available as the result of underspending by project teams that have approved funding for this fiscal year. The estimated amount available at this time is approximately $60,000. A […]
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To support patients with Crohn’s Disease, Dr. Dustin Loomes created an evidence-based resource package and program for those who are also smokers. Before launching the work, though, Dr. Loomes sought formal input from colleagues, Island Health, gastroenterologists, respirologists, IBD nurses, and research assistants, in order to ensure a robust, comprehensive […]
Read moreUpdate: Want to see this project in action? Click here! A Code Blue indicates a critical cardiac arrest is underway and requires immediate, expert responses from all involved in the patient’s care. When staff do not have the chance to practice and participate in Code Blue Team responses, their level […]
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A section of the 2019 Physician Master Agreement outlines expectations around physical and psychological safety. Please review the Memorandum of Agreement. We’d love to hear your ideas: What could this look like in practice for you? Share your thoughts in our Physician Forum or through president@southislandmsa.ca
Read moreIsland Health is now providing PowerChart access (view-only) to Medical Office Assistants (MOA) in the community. To ensure MOAs receive community access in a timely manner, please follow the steps below: Prior to requesting MOA access, ensure the responsible community provider(s) already has PowerChart access. If providers do not have […]
Read moreEchocardiograms are one of the most commonly ordered cardiac diagnostic investigations, yet there are not many opportunities for those involved in ordering, administering and interpreting them to get together and discuss how to improve efficiency and quality issues. Cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Tang wanted to create these opportunities, and sought support […]
Read moreThe first time a person experiences psychosis can be a challenging, frightening time. The care they receive during this episode can set the stage for all future engagements with the mental health care system. Until recently, however, there was no specific Clinical Order Set (COS) to guide the care of […]
Read moreWhen a patient arrives in the hospitals with a health issue, it can take hours to establish, through tests, where the problem lies. However, this can be expedited if hospitalists can perform ultrasounds at a patient’s bedside. Using Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) as part of the clinical examination, much […]
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