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Discover reasons to quit and how to live free from tobacco and vaping.
… common reasons people decide to quit tobacco or vaping: Health : The benefits of quitting are immediate! People … nicotine is gone from your body! This is great for your health but it may cause withdrawal symptoms like cravings, … they use. Get some support: Support can come from a health professional (doctor, nurse, counsellor and …
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Learn how to apply for or amend a licence, or request an exemption, as a child care or community care provider.
… In the Interior region, licences are provided by Interior Health’s Community Care Licensing program. To protect and promote the health, safety and well-being of vulnerable children, youth … more about the provincial laws that set out the minimum health, safety and care standards that must be met by all …
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Learn abut the opportunities we provide for medical staff to advance their careers through ongoing education and leadership programs.
… occupy formal administrative leadership positions in the health authority and who wish to augment their medical … credentialing & privileging, financial analysis, health care human resource planning, managing disruptive … model Become more nimble in navigating the provincial health care system/environment Gain deeper insights into how …
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Alison, a harm reduction coordinator with IH, explores how stigma kept her from seeking the help she needed. Read about her journey to wellness.
… These had to fall in place first to stabilize my mental health. Next, I joined group therapy . Hearing other people’s … internalized stigma by reframing substance use as the health issue that it is. It’s also an opportunity to show … issues they are struggling with, including mental health . A key message from International Overdose Awareness …
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… supports are accessed and experienced across the Interior Health region, with a focus on identifying gaps, areas of … Summary - DRAFT CBISI Full Report - DRAFT Led by Interior Health’s Trauma Services Network, the project was completed … brain injury organizations, service providers across health and social sectors, Indigenous partners and academic …
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Learn how to manage your medication at home and during your hospital stay. Find out how to prevent medication errors.
… medications, vitamins, dietary supplements, natural health products, or traditional medicines, as some do not mix … Your pharmacist and other health-care providers will be able to review a list of your … (OTC) medications, vitamins, dietary supplements, natural health products and traditional medicines, as well as how you …
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Learn about the policies and procedures that support the Medical On-Call Availability Program and call back payments.
… for new or unassigned patients. Key references Ministry of Health MOCAP website     … where a physician is not on-call but is called in by the Health Authority to provide a service, provided that the call … forwards both forms together to their designated Interior Health Senior Medical Director for review and approval. …
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Learn about the laws and regulations guiding the operation of child care and community care homes in B.C.
… licences to qualified community care providers across the health authority. We grant these licences to care facilities … all pertinent legislation and are located in the Interior Health region. Licensing supports the health, safety and well-being of children and adults in care …
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Our 9-part video series teaches about the purpose and importance of advance care planning (ACP) and why it gives peace of mind to you and your loved ones.
… In this opening video, Janine welcomes you to Interior Health’s Advance Care Planning: Your Voice, Your Choice video … and your loved ones make informed decisions about future health care—before a crisis happens. Discover the “waves” of health through life and how ACP supports you at every stage. …
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Access the standard guidelines for medical staff to manage patient safety hazards, near misses and adverse events.
… from hazards, near misses, and adverse events. Interior Health promotes a ‘just culture’ in which transparency, … resources on the PSLS InsideNet page (requires Interior Health network access).   … distress and create a lasting negative effect on the health and wellness of healthcare professionals. After an …