Here's the Power Point presentation from Island Health's November 24, 2016 Comox Valley community information meeting at North Island College's Stan Hagen Theatre
Campbell River Community Meeting Nov. 17, 2016Island Health
Here's the Power Point presentation from the November 17, 2016 Island Health community information meeting at Campbell River's Maritime Heritage Centre
http://www.wallsnroof.com/Projects.aspx?Wnr=AURIS%20BLISS
Auris Bliss is a premium residential project featuring world-class living spaces. The project offers all sorts of luxurious amenities and infrastructure within the vicinity of the complex. It has been planned and developed by well-known developers and is in its pre-launch phase. Being centrally located in Malad West, Auris Bliss is well connected to other locations as well and is at a close proximity to social provisions like educational institutions, parks, markets and many more.
Campbell River Community Meeting Nov. 17, 2016Island Health
Here's the Power Point presentation from the November 17, 2016 Island Health community information meeting at Campbell River's Maritime Heritage Centre
http://www.wallsnroof.com/Projects.aspx?Wnr=AURIS%20BLISS
Auris Bliss is a premium residential project featuring world-class living spaces. The project offers all sorts of luxurious amenities and infrastructure within the vicinity of the complex. It has been planned and developed by well-known developers and is in its pre-launch phase. Being centrally located in Malad West, Auris Bliss is well connected to other locations as well and is at a close proximity to social provisions like educational institutions, parks, markets and many more.
Deploying IPv6 in Cisco's Labs by Robert Beckett at gogoNET LIVE! 3 IPv6 Conf...gogo6
gogo6 IPv6 Video Series. Event, presentation and speaker details below:
EVENT
gogoNET LIVE! 3: Enterprise wide Migration. http://gogonetlive.com
November 12 – 14, 2012 at San Jose State University, California
Agenda: http://gogonetlive.com/4105/gogonetlive3-agenda.asp
PRESENTATION
Deploying IPv6 in Cisco's Labs
Presentation video: http://www.gogo6.com/video/deploying-ipv6-in-cisco-s-labs-by-robert-beckett-at-gogonet-live
Interview video: http://www.gogo6.com/video/interview-with-robert-beckett-at-gogonet-live-3-ipv6-conference
SPEAKER
Robert Beckett - Services Technical Leader, Cisco Systems
Bio/Profile: http://www.gogo6.com/profile/RobertBeckett
MORE
Learn more about IPv6 on the gogoNET social network
http://www.gogo6.com
Get free IPv6 connectivity with Freenet6
http://www.gogo6.com/Freenet6
Subscribe to the gogo6 IPv6 Channel on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=gogo6videos
Follow gogo6 on Twitter
http://twitter.com/gogo6inc
Like gogo6 on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/IPv6-products-community-and-services-gogo6/161626696777
Panel Discussion: Small Steps for USGv6 a giant leap for Internet-kind? with ...gogo6
gogo6 IPv6 Video Series. Event, presentation and speaker details below:
EVENT
gogoNET LIVE! 3: Enterprise wide Migration. http://gogonetlive.com
November 12 – 14, 2012 at San Jose State University, California
Agenda: http://gogonetlive.com/4105/gogonetlive3-agenda.asp
PRESENTATION
Panel Discussion: Small Steps for USGv6 a giant leap for Internet-kind?
Abstract: http://www.gogo6.com/profiles/blogs/the-largest-transition-to-v6-ever-small-steps-for-usgv6-a-giant
Presentation video: http://www.gogo6.com/video/panel-discussion-small-steps-for-usgv6-giant-leap-for-internet-at
Interview video: http://www.gogo6.com/video/interview-with-kevin-jones-at-gogonet-live-3-ipv6-conference
SPEAKER
Kevin Jones - NASA
Bio/Profile: http://www.gogo6.com/profile/KevinLJones
MORE
Learn more about IPv6 on the gogoNET social network
http://www.gogo6.com
Get free IPv6 connectivity with Freenet6
http://www.gogo6.com/Freenet6
Subscribe to the gogo6 IPv6 Channel on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=gogo6videos
Follow gogo6 on Twitter
http://twitter.com/gogo6inc
Like gogo6 on Facebook
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Campbell River Community Information Meeting presentationIsland Health
Representatives from Tandem Health Partners joined the North Island Hospitals Project team at the latest Campbell River community information meeting on the evening of Thursday, December 10, 2015. Here’s a copy of the presentation.
Comox Valley Community Presentation - December 8, 2015Island Health
Representatives from Tandem Health Partners joined the North Island Hospitals Project team at the latest Comox Valley community information meeting on the evening of Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Here’s a copy of the presentation.
Campbell River Community Information Meeting presentation March 12, 2015Island Health
The North Island Hospitals Project update presentation from the March 12, 2015 Campbell River Community Information Meeting at the North Island College/Timberline Secondary School Theatre.
Deploying IPv6 in Cisco's Labs by Robert Beckett at gogoNET LIVE! 3 IPv6 Conf...gogo6
gogo6 IPv6 Video Series. Event, presentation and speaker details below:
EVENT
gogoNET LIVE! 3: Enterprise wide Migration. http://gogonetlive.com
November 12 – 14, 2012 at San Jose State University, California
Agenda: http://gogonetlive.com/4105/gogonetlive3-agenda.asp
PRESENTATION
Deploying IPv6 in Cisco's Labs
Presentation video: http://www.gogo6.com/video/deploying-ipv6-in-cisco-s-labs-by-robert-beckett-at-gogonet-live
Interview video: http://www.gogo6.com/video/interview-with-robert-beckett-at-gogonet-live-3-ipv6-conference
SPEAKER
Robert Beckett - Services Technical Leader, Cisco Systems
Bio/Profile: http://www.gogo6.com/profile/RobertBeckett
MORE
Learn more about IPv6 on the gogoNET social network
http://www.gogo6.com
Get free IPv6 connectivity with Freenet6
http://www.gogo6.com/Freenet6
Subscribe to the gogo6 IPv6 Channel on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=gogo6videos
Follow gogo6 on Twitter
http://twitter.com/gogo6inc
Like gogo6 on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/IPv6-products-community-and-services-gogo6/161626696777
Panel Discussion: Small Steps for USGv6 a giant leap for Internet-kind? with ...gogo6
gogo6 IPv6 Video Series. Event, presentation and speaker details below:
EVENT
gogoNET LIVE! 3: Enterprise wide Migration. http://gogonetlive.com
November 12 – 14, 2012 at San Jose State University, California
Agenda: http://gogonetlive.com/4105/gogonetlive3-agenda.asp
PRESENTATION
Panel Discussion: Small Steps for USGv6 a giant leap for Internet-kind?
Abstract: http://www.gogo6.com/profiles/blogs/the-largest-transition-to-v6-ever-small-steps-for-usgv6-a-giant
Presentation video: http://www.gogo6.com/video/panel-discussion-small-steps-for-usgv6-giant-leap-for-internet-at
Interview video: http://www.gogo6.com/video/interview-with-kevin-jones-at-gogonet-live-3-ipv6-conference
SPEAKER
Kevin Jones - NASA
Bio/Profile: http://www.gogo6.com/profile/KevinLJones
MORE
Learn more about IPv6 on the gogoNET social network
http://www.gogo6.com
Get free IPv6 connectivity with Freenet6
http://www.gogo6.com/Freenet6
Subscribe to the gogo6 IPv6 Channel on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=gogo6videos
Follow gogo6 on Twitter
http://twitter.com/gogo6inc
Like gogo6 on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/IPv6-products-community-and-services-gogo6/161626696777
Campbell River Community Information Meeting presentationIsland Health
Representatives from Tandem Health Partners joined the North Island Hospitals Project team at the latest Campbell River community information meeting on the evening of Thursday, December 10, 2015. Here’s a copy of the presentation.
Comox Valley Community Presentation - December 8, 2015Island Health
Representatives from Tandem Health Partners joined the North Island Hospitals Project team at the latest Comox Valley community information meeting on the evening of Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Here’s a copy of the presentation.
Campbell River Community Information Meeting presentation March 12, 2015Island Health
The North Island Hospitals Project update presentation from the March 12, 2015 Campbell River Community Information Meeting at the North Island College/Timberline Secondary School Theatre.
Our Summer 2015 edition featuring Quadra Village Day, articles on The Summit at Quadra Village (955 Hillside), creative neighbour, Richard Olafson and long-time community member, Jack Woolford.
Stay up to date with neighbourhood happenings! “Like” I Love Quadra Village on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ILoveQV
Action Report from Voluntary Action Stratford on Avon District June 2017Jane van Velsen
This is a quick overview on what VASA - Voluntary Action Stratford on Avon District - has been up to over the last 6 months! If you're interested in being a part of our journey, please get in touch.
Breakout Session Slides
Stewardship of the Western Monarch Through Community Action – Michele Felix-Derbarmdiker will cover the conservation efforts the RCRCD has undertaken to further Western Monarch recovery. Pivotal to our success has been our variety of community outreach and involvement.
Tuesday, February 13, 4:20 - 5:00 p.m.
Reconsider North Cowichan RCMP detachment 2020Hajo Meijer
I created this presentation for a study assignment. North Cowichan is planning to build a new RCMP facility on the edge of town on a site that is currently a farm field. I believe this is a mistake as the Cowichan Valley is already being spoiled by (sub)urban sprawl. IMO it should be planned within the existing build-up area of Duncan. Sadly, with the current situation around Covid, council is not accepting delegations, so I'm hoping to bring some awareness to the issue in this way.
The 13th OECD Rural Development Conference was held in Cavan, Ireland on 28-30 September 2022 under the theme "Building Sustainable, Resilient and Thriving
Rural Places".
These are the presentations from the Pre-conference session "Rural Proofing for Health".
For more information visit https://www.oecd.org/rural/rural-development-conference/.
This presentation was given at the Catchment Management Network meeting on February 3rd 2017. The Catchment Management Network consists of the EPA, all of Ireland's Local Authorities, and other public bodies involved in looking after Ireland's catchments, sub-catchments and water bodies. For more information about this work see www.catchments.ie
Campbell River Community Information MeetingIsland Health
Representatives from Tandem Health Partners joined the North Island Hospitals Project team at the latest Comox Valley community information meeting on the evening of Thursday June 4, 2015 at the North Island College/Timberline Secondary School Theatre. Here’s a copy of the presentation made by Chief Project Officer Tom Sparrow.
Comox Valley Community Presentation - June 2nd, 2015Island Health
Representatives from Tandem Health Partners joined the North Island Hospitals Project team at the latest Comox Valley community information meeting on the evening of Tuesday, June 2, 2015. Here’s a copy of the presentation made by Chief Project Officer Tom Sparrow.
Medical Technology Tackles New Health Care Demand - Research Report - March 2...pchutichetpong
M Capital Group (“MCG”) predicts that with, against, despite, and even without the global pandemic, the medical technology (MedTech) industry shows signs of continuous healthy growth, driven by smaller, faster, and cheaper devices, growing demand for home-based applications, technological innovation, strategic acquisitions, investments, and SPAC listings. MCG predicts that this should reflects itself in annual growth of over 6%, well beyond 2028.
According to Chris Mouchabhani, Managing Partner at M Capital Group, “Despite all economic scenarios that one may consider, beyond overall economic shocks, medical technology should remain one of the most promising and robust sectors over the short to medium term and well beyond 2028.”
There is a movement towards home-based care for the elderly, next generation scanning and MRI devices, wearable technology, artificial intelligence incorporation, and online connectivity. Experts also see a focus on predictive, preventive, personalized, participatory, and precision medicine, with rising levels of integration of home care and technological innovation.
The average cost of treatment has been rising across the board, creating additional financial burdens to governments, healthcare providers and insurance companies. According to MCG, cost-per-inpatient-stay in the United States alone rose on average annually by over 13% between 2014 to 2021, leading MedTech to focus research efforts on optimized medical equipment at lower price points, whilst emphasizing portability and ease of use. Namely, 46% of the 1,008 medical technology companies in the 2021 MedTech Innovator (“MTI”) database are focusing on prevention, wellness, detection, or diagnosis, signaling a clear push for preventive care to also tackle costs.
In addition, there has also been a lasting impact on consumer and medical demand for home care, supported by the pandemic. Lockdowns, closure of care facilities, and healthcare systems subjected to capacity pressure, accelerated demand away from traditional inpatient care. Now, outpatient care solutions are driving industry production, with nearly 70% of recent diagnostics start-up companies producing products in areas such as ambulatory clinics, at-home care, and self-administered diagnostics.
Defecation
Normal defecation begins with movement in the left colon, moving stool toward the anus. When stool reaches the rectum, the distention causes relaxation of the internal sphincter and an awareness of the need to defecate. At the time of defecation, the external sphincter relaxes, and abdominal muscles contract, increasing intrarectal pressure and forcing the stool out
The Valsalva maneuver exerts pressure to expel faeces through a voluntary contraction of the abdominal muscles while maintaining forced expiration against a closed airway. Patients with cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, increased intracranial pressure, or a new surgical wound are at greater risk for cardiac dysrhythmias and elevated blood pressure with the Valsalva maneuver and need to avoid straining to pass the stool.
Normal defecation is painless, resulting in passage of soft, formed stool
CONSTIPATION
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Improper diet, reduced fluid intake, lack of exercise, and certain medications can cause constipation. For example, patients receiving opiates for pain after surgery often require a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. The signs of constipation include infrequent bowel movements (less than every 3 days), difficulty passing stools, excessive straining, inability to defecate at will, and hard feaces
IMPACTION
Fecal impaction results from unrelieved constipation. It is a collection of hardened feces wedged in the rectum that a person cannot expel. In cases of severe impaction the mass extends up into the sigmoid colon.
DIARRHEA
Diarrhea is an increase in the number of stools and the passage of liquid, unformed feces. It is associated with disorders affecting digestion, absorption, and secretion in the GI tract. Intestinal contents pass through the small and large intestine too quickly to allow for the usual absorption of fluid and nutrients. Irritation within the colon results in increased mucus secretion. As a result, feces become watery, and the patient is unable to control the urge to defecate. Normally an anal bag is safe and effective in long-term treatment of patients with fecal incontinence at home, in hospice, or in the hospital. Fecal incontinence is expensive and a potentially dangerous condition in terms of contamination and risk of skin ulceration
HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids are dilated, engorged veins in the lining of the rectum. They are either external or internal.
FLATULENCE
As gas accumulates in the lumen of the intestines, the bowel wall stretches and distends (flatulence). It is a common cause of abdominal fullness, pain, and cramping. Normally intestinal gas escapes through the mouth (belching) or the anus (passing of flatus)
FECAL INCONTINENCE
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control passage of feces and gas from the anus. Incontinence harms a patient’s body image
PREPARATION AND GIVING OF LAXATIVESACCORDING TO POTTER AND PERRY,
An enema is the instillation of a solution into the rectum and sig
CHAPTER 1 SEMESTER V - ROLE OF PEADIATRIC NURSE.pdfSachin Sharma
Pediatric nurses play a vital role in the health and well-being of children. Their responsibilities are wide-ranging, and their objectives can be categorized into several key areas:
1. Direct Patient Care:
Objective: Provide comprehensive and compassionate care to infants, children, and adolescents in various healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, etc.).
This includes tasks like:
Monitoring vital signs and physical condition.
Administering medications and treatments.
Performing procedures as directed by doctors.
Assisting with daily living activities (bathing, feeding).
Providing emotional support and pain management.
2. Health Promotion and Education:
Objective: Promote healthy behaviors and educate children, families, and communities about preventive healthcare.
This includes tasks like:
Administering vaccinations.
Providing education on nutrition, hygiene, and development.
Offering breastfeeding and childbirth support.
Counseling families on safety and injury prevention.
3. Collaboration and Advocacy:
Objective: Collaborate effectively with doctors, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for children.
Objective: Advocate for the rights and best interests of their patients, especially when children cannot speak for themselves.
This includes tasks like:
Communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
Identifying and addressing potential risks to child welfare.
Educating families about their child's condition and treatment options.
4. Professional Development and Research:
Objective: Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in pediatric healthcare through continuing education and research.
Objective: Contribute to improving the quality of care for children by participating in research initiatives.
This includes tasks like:
Attending workshops and conferences on pediatric nursing.
Participating in clinical trials related to child health.
Implementing evidence-based practices into their daily routines.
By fulfilling these objectives, pediatric nurses play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal health and well-being of children throughout all stages of their development.
The dimensions of healthcare quality refer to various attributes or aspects that define the standard of healthcare services. These dimensions are used to evaluate, measure, and improve the quality of care provided to patients. A comprehensive understanding of these dimensions ensures that healthcare systems can address various aspects of patient care effectively and holistically. Dimensions of Healthcare Quality and Performance of care include the following; Appropriateness, Availability, Competence, Continuity, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Efficacy, Prevention, Respect and Care, Safety as well as Timeliness.
Antibiotic Stewardship by Anushri Srivastava.pptxAnushriSrivastav
Stewardship is the act of taking good care of something.
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
WHO launched the Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) in 2015 to fill knowledge gaps and inform strategies at all levels.
ACCORDING TO apic.org,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
ACCORDING TO pewtrusts.org,
Antibiotic stewardship refers to efforts in doctors’ offices, hospitals, long term care facilities, and other health care settings to ensure that antibiotics are used only when necessary and appropriate
According to WHO,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a systematic approach to educate and support health care professionals to follow evidence-based guidelines for prescribing and administering antimicrobials
In 1996, John McGowan and Dale Gerding first applied the term antimicrobial stewardship, where they suggested a causal association between antimicrobial agent use and resistance. They also focused on the urgency of large-scale controlled trials of antimicrobial-use regulation employing sophisticated epidemiologic methods, molecular typing, and precise resistance mechanism analysis.
Antimicrobial Stewardship(AMS) refers to the optimal selection, dosing, and duration of antimicrobial treatment resulting in the best clinical outcome with minimal side effects to the patients and minimal impact on subsequent resistance.
According to the 2019 report, in the US, more than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur each year, and more than 35000 people die. In addition to this, it also mentioned that 223,900 cases of Clostridoides difficile occurred in 2017, of which 12800 people died. The report did not include viruses or parasites
VISION
Being proactive
Supporting optimal animal and human health
Exploring ways to reduce overall use of antimicrobials
Using the drugs that prevent and treat disease by killing microscopic organisms in a responsible way
GOAL
to prevent the generation and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Doing so will preserve the effectiveness of these drugs in animals and humans for years to come.
being to preserve human and animal health and the effectiveness of antimicrobial medications.
to implement a multidisciplinary approach in assembling a stewardship team to include an infectious disease physician, a clinical pharmacist with infectious diseases training, infection preventionist, and a close collaboration with the staff in the clinical microbiology laboratory
to prevent antimicrobial overuse, misuse and abuse.
to minimize the developme
CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary gene-editing tool, holds immense potential to reshape medicine, agriculture, and our understanding of life. But like any powerful tool, it comes with ethical considerations.
Unveiling CRISPR: This naturally occurring bacterial defense system (crRNA & Cas9 protein) fights viruses. Scientists repurposed it for precise gene editing (correction, deletion, insertion) by targeting specific DNA sequences.
The Promise: CRISPR offers exciting possibilities:
Gene Therapy: Correcting genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis.
Agriculture: Engineering crops resistant to pests and harsh environments.
Research: Studying gene function to unlock new knowledge.
The Peril: Ethical concerns demand attention:
Off-target Effects: Unintended DNA edits can have unforeseen consequences.
Eugenics: Misusing CRISPR for designer babies raises social and ethical questions.
Equity: High costs could limit access to this potentially life-saving technology.
The Path Forward: Responsible development is crucial:
International Collaboration: Clear guidelines are needed for research and human trials.
Public Education: Open discussions ensure informed decisions about CRISPR.
Prioritize Safety and Ethics: Safety and ethical principles must be paramount.
CRISPR offers a powerful tool for a better future, but responsible development and addressing ethical concerns are essential. By prioritizing safety, fostering open dialogue, and ensuring equitable access, we can harness CRISPR's power for the benefit of all. (2998 characters)
One of the most developed cities of India, the city of Chennai is the capital of Tamilnadu and many people from different parts of India come here to earn their bread and butter. Being a metropolitan, the city is filled with towering building and beaches but the sad part as with almost every Indian city
QA Paediatric dentistry department, Hospital Melaka 2020Azreen Aj
QA study - To improve the 6th monthly recall rate post-comprehensive dental treatment under general anaesthesia in paediatric dentistry department, Hospital Melaka
R3 Stem Cells and Kidney Repair A New Horizon in Nephrology.pptxR3 Stem Cell
R3 Stem Cells and Kidney Repair: A New Horizon in Nephrology" explores groundbreaking advancements in the use of R3 stem cells for kidney disease treatment. This insightful piece delves into the potential of these cells to regenerate damaged kidney tissue, offering new hope for patients and reshaping the future of nephrology.
How many patients does case series should have In comparison to case reports.pdfpubrica101
Pubrica’s team of researchers and writers create scientific and medical research articles, which may be important resources for authors and practitioners. Pubrica medical writers assist you in creating and revising the introduction by alerting the reader to gaps in the chosen study subject. Our professionals understand the order in which the hypothesis topic is followed by the broad subject, the issue, and the backdrop.
https://pubrica.com/academy/case-study-or-series/how-many-patients-does-case-series-should-have-in-comparison-to-case-reports/
6. viha.ca
32,316 m2
95 Beds
$274.5 M
40% Comox-Strathcona Regional Hospital
District
39,826 m2
153 Beds
$331.7 M
40% Comox-Strathcona Regional Hospital District
Campbell River Hospital
375 2nd Avenue
Comox Valley Hospital
101 Lerwick Road
North Island
Hospitals
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Site Local* North
Island**
Remainder
Vancouver
Island
Mainland &
Other
Total per
site
Campbell
River
214 2 47 71 334
Comox Valley 239 0 84 36 359
Total 453 2 131 107 693
October, 2016
*Local – Campbell River, Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland (& surrounding unincorporated areas)
**North Island – North/East/West of Campbell River
Local Hires 65%
Vancouver Island 85%
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Campbell River
Painting 80%
Light fixture installation 60%
Parkade and Heliport 90%
Landscaping Underway
What Are We Working On?
Comox Valley
Mechanical and Electrical 95%
Boarding, Priming, Painting 75%
Parkade 85%
Commissioning (both) Underway
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Many local initiatives:
• Comox Valley Seniors
Strategy
• Strathcona Community
Health Network
• Partnerships with the
Comox Valley Division of
Family Practice and
Community Partnerships
• New Hospital
• New directions from
the Ministry of Health
Exciting Time in the Comox Valley
33. Targeted Populations:
• Complex Chronic Conditions
• Frail Seniors
• Mental Health Substance Use
• Vulnerable Children and Youth
• Vulnerable Perinatal and
Families
MINISTRY of
HEALTH
DIRECTION
“Create a
patient-centred,
integrated
system of
health and care
that is
understandable
to patients and
providers….”
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What We Know:
• Present Health System difficult to navigate
• Growing and aging population
• Rising care needs
• We need to look at the social determinants of health
• Need to reach out into our community
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Next Steps
• Preparing for the move into the new hospital
• Frail Seniors:
- Partnering with physicians on patient registries
- Development of Primary Care Homes
- Growth of rapid access to home support
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GEO 1
Get to know
118,000 people
44 communities
21 First Nation communities
4 Local Health Areas
14 affiliates
44 owner-operated partnernships
1,100 staff
Comox
Valley
Campbell
River
Pt. McNeill
Pt. Hardy
Gold River
Kingcome
Inlet
Powell
River
Strengthening partnerships is getting easier as Island Health decentralizes and our regional teams sets priorities
Here in Geography 1 our team has established a set of guiding principles that help us navigate every decision we make
A place we want to work and learn
Evidence-based design
Patient-centred care
Around these principles we wrap the over-riding values of cultural safety and cultural humility
Thank-you Charmaine.
It’s no surprise to anyone here that the North Island communities are dealing with some significant health challenges. While some of the statistics paint a bleak picture, I think we also know that this region has something that many others don’t, which is a real grassroots commitment to improving health and wellness for your entire community
All we have to do is look towards groups like the Mt Waddington Health Network, for example, to see the power of locally-led partnerships
Thanks to this group’s leadership the community now has access to an extreme weather shelter and withdrawal management beds, for example.
We still have a long way to go to continue improving health and wellness across the region, and we need to continue working together to do it.
Myriad of Ministry of Health papers available publicly, including the foundational 2014 document “Setting the Priorities for BC’s Health Care System.”
Since 2014, more details of direction has been given to health authorities, Doctors of BC, General Practices Services Committee (GPSC)
Health Authorities, including Island Health, are working closely with GPSC and Divisions of Family Practice to establish the model.
Partnerships and strong links are crucial for model/care approach to be successful.
There’s a great deal of research and endorsement of the Community Health and Care model and approach including from Ministry of Health (information on their website), from other jurisdictions (in Canada and Europe), GPSC, Island Health (concept paper on our Intranet).
Primary Care Home/Patient Medical Home is central to Island Health's Community Health and Care model.
MoH describes MCH/PMH as a full service family practice that is formally linked to health authority-delivered community and primary care services.
PCH network may be a single family practice or a network of family practices linked to health authority services.
These services are delivered by health authority staffed inter-professional teams that work together as a single team to provide the care a patient and community population needs – this is called Community Health Services in Island Health.
Services delivered out of the PCH/PMH include:
Health Promotion/Illness prevention (screening, assessments, self management)
Care for minor, episodic illness
Referrals to diagnostics and specialized services
Low risk maternity
Chronic Disease Management (early detection, primary treatment, shared care)
Mental Health and Substance Use (assessment, diagnosis, early support, individualized care planning
Referrals to specialized (“higher tier”) services and “stepped down” care when a patient who has had higher tier care is ready for community level services
A key MoH direction is that Specialized Health Care services will be linked directly to the PCH/PMH and accessed through the PCH/PMH as needed in a timely, patient-centred manner.
Specialized Care Services (or Programs) are delivered by the health authority and include: Services for Seniors (complex chronic disease and frailty), Services for Mental Health and Substance Use clients, Surgical Services and Cancer Care.
Geography 1 refers to the region from Deep Bay to the northern tip of the Island and part of the central coast. It’s a pretty vast area, with challenges and advantages that are really unique within Island Health
(Go thru slide info) …. 118,000 people spread over a vast region that includes 44 communities ranging from cities to remote outposts, etc
There’s some really exciting work happening across this region.
We’re embracing new ways of connecting with communities and building partnerships to deliver the best patient-centered care, committing to achieving excellence in cultural safety and making continuous improvements in everything we do.
We’re also preparing to open the new North Island Hospitals, which I’m sure you’d like to here more about.
Before we can look at the future of healthcare, though, we need to know where we’re at today.
The best person to do that is my colleague, Dr Charmaine Enns, who many of you may know from her work promoting and protecting public health across the North Island
Charmaine is our region’s Medical Health Officer, and I’m very happy that she is able to join us here today to talk about public health in this region
---- turn over to Dr E ------
Strengthening partnerships is getting easier as Island Health decentralizes and our regional teams sets priorities
Here in Geography 1 our team has established a set of guiding principles that help us navigate every decision we make
A place we want to work and learn
Evidence-based design
Patient-centred care
Around these principles we wrap the over-riding values of cultural safety and cultural humility