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New terminology for Internal Postings

Changes to terminology for Internal Postings began April 2nd.

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Come and step up to the plate: May 16

Learn brief, simple and effective interventions to help you support and promote healthy choices to your clients.

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One patient, one record, better health

A new initiative to standardize clinical systems and workflow processes throughout VCH, PHC, and PHSA will help us reach a shared vision of a single electronic health record per patient and ensure clinicians have accurate, consistent, and up-to-date patient information at their fingertips.

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Clinical and systems transformation leadership

VCH, along with PHC and the PHSA, are about to embark on the strategy and verification phase of our Clinical and Systems Transformation (CST) project.

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Congratulations Dr. Anthony Chow!

Dr. Anthony Chow

Dr. Anthony Chow, retired researcher with VCH Research Institute and clinician with Vancouver Coastal Health, has been honoured with the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease (AMMI) Canada. The award recognizes…

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VCH Research Challenge — 17 Teams Funded

The VCH Research Institute and VCH Professional Practice are happy to announce that 17 point-of-care nursing and allied health research teams from across VCH have been funded!

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New provincial program for health emergency management

Regional health emergency management programs are transitioning into one integrated province-wide service under the Provincial Health Services Authority.

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Social supports can be a new lease on life for elders

After a year Leslie’s mom gained much-needed weight and became engaged in her new community.

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Spots available in Spring Educator Pathway

“This has been one of the most enjoyable and highly relevant learning opportunities that I have had in years! I feel motivated, challenged, and inspired.” (Pathway Participant)

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Standardized bed make-up policy launched in VCH

A standardized provincial bed make-up policy is now being launched. It indicates the appropriate application and utilization of bed linen products when preparing standard patient care beds to ensure the comfort and safety of staff and patients.

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