Hospital at Home Project
In October 2018, hospitalist Dr. Shauna Tierney was in the audience when Island Health’s Geo 4 Executive Director Marko Peljhan presented a challenge to the South Island Hospitalists: By 2040, [...]
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Reducing Pharmaceutical Costs in ER
When a sick patient arrives in the emergency room, are medications prescribed effective and cost efficient? Pharmacist Richard Wanbon, ER Physician Jason Wale and their project group wondered if a [...]
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Development of a Complex Comorbidities Clinic
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 regula[...]
Read moreHigh Complexity Care Team
It is well acknowledged that a minority of patients experience a disproportionate amount of morbidity and, as a result, use a disproportionate amount of acute care resources. Dr. Spencer Cleave adv[...]
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Early Psychosis Order Set
The 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 c[...]
Read morePoint of Care Ultrasound
When 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 ultras[...]
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Mock Code Blue
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 par[...]
Read moreWorksafe BC Re-allocation in ER
When someone injures themselves on the job, they are eligible for health care like anyone else. However, unlike other types of patients, Worksafe BC covers the costs of their treatment. Accurately [...]
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Palliative Care-Cardiology Collaboration
Good communication and relationships are key to effective medicine – between providers and patients as well as amongst providers. In order to strengthen the connections between palliative care an[...]
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Engaging the Echo Lab Personnel on how to Enhance Workflow and Productivity in the Echo Lab
Echocardiograms 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 g[...]
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