IHealth News Brief - by Medical Staff, for Medical Staff
Welcome to the first edition of a bi-weekly, practical brief for medical staff preparing for the activation of electronic ordering (computerized provider order entry, or CPOE). This communication responds to comments we received in the first readiness survey – thank you for your valuable feedback. Let us know if you have any comments or questions.
— Dr. Kellie Whitehill (VGH) and Dr. Pooya Kazemi (RJH), IHealth Medical Leads
What you need to know
VGH and RJH CPOE activation rescheduled to May 25 and June 8
• May 25, 2024 is go live for Victoria General Hospital, Gorge Road Health Centre acute units and South Island Surgical Centre.
• June 8, 2024 is go live for Royal Jubilee Hospital.
Read the memo.
What you need to do
Register for Your Virtual Facilitated Classroom Session
If you have not done so, register now for Virtual Facilitated Classroom Session. (An email sent from the Office of the CMIO December 29 includes your unique registration link.) Education is mandatory and failure to complete it will impact your ability to work.
The deadline for registration has been extended, upon request, to Friday, March 15.
If you require assistance to register, please email: IHealthEducation@IslandHealth.ca or call Chloe Schlender at 250-588-4036.
How we’re making progress
Congrats to divisions/departments with 100% education registration!
Congratulations to the following departments/divisions that have reached 100% on education registration: Obstetrics Gynecology, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and General Surgery. Your participation and initiative are greatly appreciated.
Where to go for more information
IN-PERSON: Visit Engagement Labs @RJH and @VGH
Drop by to learn useful tips, have your questions answered, or to practice electronic order entry in the PLYIH (Play) domain.
- @ RJH: Royal Block 203, Mon. to Fri., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- @VGH: S275 (Next to Physician Lounge), Mon. to Fri., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ONLINE: Get info and support, ask questions, give feedback
Education Questions? Email: IHealthEducation@IslandHealth.ca
General Questions? Email: IHealth@IslandHealth.ca
Visit the For Medical Staff page on the IHealth website.
Watch for updates through Medical and Academic Affairs news online.
Key contacts
Call us with your questions, feedback or comments:
Dr. Kellie Whitehill, IHealth Medical Staff Lead @VGH
- Kellie.Whitehill@IslandHealth.ca, mobile: 250-217-4995
Dr. Pooya Kazemi, IHealth Medical Staff Lead @RJH
- Pooya.Kazemi@IslandHealth.ca, mobile: 250-857-1670
Dr. Eric Shafonsky, Associate Chief Medical Information Officer
- Eric.Shafonsky@IslandHealth.ca, mobile: 250-516-7234
