Go-Live at Cowichan District Hospital
Information specific to medical staff at Cowichan District Hospital is here:
What's Changing - for medical staff
For medical staff involved in the go-live of CPOE and other advanced functions of the EHR, this overview of high-level changes is a good reminder of the changes and benefits coming with the new capabilities.
My IHealth Journey - for medical staff
The Go-Live at Victoria General Hospital, South Island Surgical Centre, and Gorge Road Hospital took place in September, 2024. As more facilities go live with clinical documentation or computerized provider order entry, a full set of training and support activities and resources will be created to help prepare you for the transformation.
IHealth stories featuring medical staff
Read these recent stories featuring medical staff and their experiences with IHealth:
Video: NRGH staff share how CPOE has improved patient care
Video: NRGH staff share how CPOE has improved patient care
Pediatrician Dr. Peter MacDougall, Emergency Physician Dr. Kevin McMeel and RN/Clinical Educator Carol Zanette talk about how adopting electronic ordering has changed practice for the better at NRGH.
IHealth workflow validation sessions seeking region-wide input
As IHealth expands use of the electronic health record (EHR) across Island Health sites and services, attention is now focused on looking at clinical workflows that guide the best quality care journey for patients and care providers.
Video: IHealth interview with Dr. Regina Renner — the importance of workflow validation and order sets
In this short video, Nanaimo obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. Regina Renner talks about the importance of incorporating perspectives from across Island Health – including Nanaimo staff who have experience with the full electronic health record – in preparation for the future activations. Upcoming workflow validation sessions give staff across disciplines a chance to contribute to the design and build of IHealth for the whole Island Health region.
Specialty Leads Work Collaboratively on Clinical Documentation and Order Sets
Medical staff who represent different surgical and medical specialties will work with their colleagues to harmonize electronic clinical documentation practices and digitized order sets within their specialties.
