Our next forum will focus on the clinical and systems transformation initiative, as it aligns with our True North goal of innovating for sustainability.
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Riding for mental health: please join us
Working at VCH is all about team work and inspiring change. VCH participates in community events, like the Shoppers Drug Mart Ride Don’t Hide race to raise awareness and money for mental health programs in a fun and competitive way.
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Pemberton Emergency Department takes up residence in the Mobile Medical Unit
On March 26, Pemberton Emergency Department began a welcome five-week renovation and moved to a temporary home in the Mobile Medical Unit (MMU), a high-tech hospital on wheels that is parked next to the Health Centre.
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Behind the CBC’s numbers
The decision support team, in consultation with our peers at CIHI (Canadian Institute for Health Information), have looked at the CBC’s Rate my Hospital statistical methodology. By looking at how they derived their numbers we can better understand the letter grades.
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IMITS policies refreshed: Acceptable use policy applies to all
These 16 IT security policies may or may not be relevant to all staff in their day-to-day work. However, all staff must be familiar with the Acceptable Use of Information Technology policy, which defines how staff can use information technology, and the Information Privacy and Confidentiality policy, which describes staff obligations in protecting personal information.
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Election campaigning – the do’s and don’ts
While every British Columbian who meets the requirements of the Elections Act is entitled to vote, Vancouver Coastal Health (like all health authorities) has some guidelines and criteria around election campaigning within our facilities.
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Catching a plane? Don’t catch a bug
The Vancouver Coastal Health Travel Clinic offers health advice, prescriptions and vaccinations specific to every part of the globe to ensure every trip you take is a healthy one.
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Run prostate cancer out of town!
Join VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation’s fundraising team in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge in support of the Vancouver Prostate Centre!
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Reka Gustafson & Brian O’Connor recognized with provincial public health honours
Congratulations to our colleagues Dr. Reka Gustafson and Dr. Brian O’Connor, who received significant public health awards this past week at the Health Officers’ Council of BC.
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Collaborative Practice Team recognized for innovation and excellence
Lean Transformation Services team earns Deloitte/IPAC Leadership Award
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