News
July 2023 issue of Mental Health Act INFOBITS is here
The July 2023 issue discusses process and considerations of authorizing Extended Leave for someone receiving involuntary treatment under the MHA.
MAiD Newsletter: July Edition
The July edition of the MAiD Newsletter is here. Read about updates on current legislation, waitlist mangement and provider/assessor education opportunities.
Duncan Physician wins National Award
Duncan's Dr. Robin Routledge was recently honoured with the Rural Specialist Merit Award from The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada.
New team will help people in mental-health, substance-use crisis in the Comox Valley
People experiencing a mental-health or substance-use crisis will soon have access to a new community-led crisis response team. The team will be made up of peers with lived experience and mental-health professionals who will serve people aged 13 and above in the Comox Valley.
Island Health Medical Staff Bulletin
Topics covered include: Important Updates, New Medical Leadership, Celebrating Healthcare Professionals, upcoming news and events, plus many more...
Welcome New Medical Leaders
Island Health would like to welcome the following Physicians into their new medical leader positions: Dr. Elizabeth Woodward, Dr. Laxman Pradhan and Dr. Christopher Franco.
May 4, Crucial Conversations for Medical Leaders - Wrap Up
Medical leaders across the Island Health region gathered in Victoria to attend ‘Crucial Conversations for Medical Leaders: Managing Conflict in the Workplace’. During the workshop, attendees acquired strategies to employ if a conversation derails, as well how to apply a conflict resolution roadmap, from initiation to action.
June CRT Update now live
The June Update for Community Health Services includes information regarding updated PPE requirements, RAI-HC annual competency evaluation deadlines, a new respite referral process, and other important news for all CHS staff.
IHealth Update for Medical Staff - June 2023
Sent on behalf of IHealth Medical Staff Site Leads, Dr. Kellie Whitehill (VGH) and Dr. Pooya Kazemi (RJH).
Medical staff invited to “all physician” regional workflow validation session
Medical staff at Island Health are invited to attend a special regional all-physician workflow validation session. Your perspective and experience would be highly appreciated in this critical step in our regional adoption of electronic health records.