Jan 13, 2025 | Central Office, Featured Posts, Interior Health (IH), Northern Health (NH)
Have you heard the latest scoop? PSLS is upgrading to an exciting new software called Datix Cloud IQ (DCIQ). The new software is being used in Northern Health and Interior Health and will be coming soon to a health authority near you—if it hasn’t already! The BCPSLS...
Jan 31, 2017 | Featured Posts, Medical Imaging, Northern Health (NH)
Medical Imaging (MI) services are provided at high volume throughout our healthcare system and are considered pertinent to clinical decision-making in a variety of healthcare settings. Due to the extreme complexity of MI, these services are also considered high-risk...
Oct 31, 2016 | Featured Posts, Medication Safety, Northern Health (NH), Opioid Safety
An alarming number of drug overdoses and deaths are happening across BC. The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has taken a lead role in establishing a comprehensive Harm Reduction Program so communities like Terrace have the tools, knowledge, and resources they...
Jun 19, 2014 | Featured Posts, Medication Safety, Northern Health (NH), Opioid Safety
The BC Patient Safety & Quality Council’s Quality Academy is an intensive six-month program for healthcare providers looking to acquire skills and expertise in quality and safety. One of the key benefits of the program is that students must choose a quality...
Sep 3, 2013 | Featured Posts, Medication Safety, Northern Health (NH), Opioid Safety
Fentanyl patches are an effective pain reliever for the treatment of chronic pain. When not used correctly, such as administering the wrong type of patch or mixing with other high-dose medications, it can lead to serious harm or even death. At GR Baker Memorial...
