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Find information for health professionals on mental health and substance use services – trustworthy sources for you and your patients.
… cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds. Our goal is to provide person centered, recovery oriented, trauma … … Mental illness can be treated. If you are caring for someone who is struggling with mental health concerns, … substance use can receive appropriate care when and where they need it. Call 310-MHSU (6478) to reach your local Mental …
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Learn about our commitment to providing quality care and promoting safety. View assessment reports, audits and annual reports.
… … We’re committed to our vision of health and well-being for all. We’re proud of the quality of care we provide, which is assessed and confirmed through Accreditation Canada. We … infections and control the transmission of infections when they occur.  Learn more about Infection Prevention & Control …
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Learn how to schedule immunizations in the Interior Health region depending on the type you're looking for an age category you fall under.
… 255 … Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by the measles virus. … vaccine is almost 100 per cent effective and lasts for a lifetime.  Learn More … The HPV vaccine is offered free … health centre . Your baby’s immunizations will start when they are two months of age. It’s important to call ahead for …
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Learn about our secure messaging and notification system with integrated on-call scheduling.
… 248 … MicrobloggingMD (MBMD) is our secure messaging and notification system with … on-call scheduling, and provide optional notifications to the physicians about inpatient Admission, Discharge, and … reliable and protects patient information, thus allowing for the full disclosure of clinical information amongst …
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Delirium is a sudden onset of confusion and altered behaviour, and is easily confused with dementia. Know the signs and symptoms, and what to do.
… While most people recognize chest pain is an emergency that requires a quick response to save a … react to the symptoms of delirium, the better the outcomes for the patient. If we let the cause of the delirium go on … fluctuate between hyperactivity and lethargy/drowsiness. They may even fall asleep in the middle of a conversation. …
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April 14 marks the 8th anniversary of the toxic drug emergency in B.C. Our peer volunteers reflect on the crisis & the more than 14,000 people who've died.
… times I’ve literally yelled at someone in a public place for calling somebody a ‘junkie.’ I think there are a lot of … to educate themselves about toxic drugs and homelessness. They’d rather stay in the dark. People who use drugs are … feel comfortable talking and acting in such a way when it is tolerated. Stop tolerating s***ty behaviour just because …
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Access applications for the Meditech health information system used by physicians, midwives, nurse practitioners, medical students and dentists.
… facilities use the MEDITECH Expanse Web platform. Below are quick reference guides highlighting recent changes. … explained in seven steps. … Provider Docmentation (pDOC) is MEDITECH-enabled functionality that allows providers to … or view all document types. PDF Resources Request - Form for Electronic Documentation Access Electronic Incomplete …
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Surveillance and reporting are critical components of public health that enable timely detection and monitoring of diseases to prevent outbreaks.
… Care Sunnybank Care Home Swan Valley Lodge Talarico Place The Gateby Three Links Manor Trinity Care Centre Victorian … Producing Organisms (CPO) PICNet Surveillance Protocol for CPO &  Candida auris  (2024) CPO Surveillance Information … Information Quality Framework … Surveillance and reporting are critical components of public health that enable timely …
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Access resources for child care providers on specific laws and standards that must be followed to obtain and keep your licence.
… this page. The specific laws and standards are different for a child care facility versus a community care home. For … physically and intellectually requires a care plan while they’re in child care. The care plan is a document that outlines step-by-step when and how they …
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Access the standard guidelines for medical staff to manage patient safety hazards, near misses and adverse events.
… to harm.  View larger infographic IH AK4000 Policy for Recognizing and Responding to Hazards, Near Misses and Adverse Events … All employees and medical staff are responsible to use the Patient Safety Learning System … improve the quality and safety of patient care. The PSLS is a provincial reporting system that enhances our capability …