November 2024 Newsletter

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The University of British Columbia Division of Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD) is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Continuing Medical Education (CACME) to provide study credits for continuing medical education for physicians. This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and has been approved by UBC CPD for up to 3 MOC Section 1 Group Learning credits. Each physician should claim only those credits accrued through participation in the activity.

Vernon Oncologist Awarded CAMO Distinguished Service Award

The 2024 Canadian Association of Medical Oncologists (CAMO) presented its prestigious award during its Annual Scientific Meeting in Ottawa on October 25.

PHYSICIAN WAFFLE HOUSE

PLANETARY HEALTH UPDATE

Last month, VJH’s own Support Services Manager, Misty Flemming, was highlighted in Interior Health’s Environmental Sustainability Newsletter for her work at our site. I would like to paraphrase her words here.

VJH is the first Interior Health site to trial the replacement of disposable biomedical waste containers with reusable ones. The grey, Daniels M64 reusable containers are available on multiple floors. Biomedical waste continues to be disposed of safely, but the containers are cleaned appropriately to be put back into circulation. In doing so, our site reduces: costs associated to disposal, CO2 emissions, blood and bodily fluid spills, and potential musculoskeletal injuries.

Among IH sites, VJH also stands out as the only site to incorporate education of proper collection and disposal of biomedical waste during clinical orientations. This ensures safe disposal, correct segregation, reduced contamination and ultimately, most appropriate disposal of waste. This has been key to our success and has been noted by the vendor as an example for sites to follow.

EHR UPDATE

1. Meditech 2.1 web will be updating to Meditech 2.2 web in early December at our site. There are a few subtle differences, but most functionality is similar and this will allow all sites to be on the "same viewer".

2. Double monitors are in the works for most physician-utilized workstations at are site. Stay. tuned for timelines!

Congratulations to this months Kudos Winner!

Kudos Cards are a hospital-wide initiative designed for physicians to efficiently recognize, thank and congratulate individuals we work with for their contribution to the healthcare team.

Look for a set of cards in your department, in the mailroom or physician lounge.

November

18:00 - 20:30

A Practical Approach to Injection Therapy

Time: 18:00 - 20:30

Location: Prestige Harbourfront Salmon Arm

Target audience: FP/NP

Please join Dr. Jen Thomas and Dr. Becky Falk for an engaging discussion.

Dinner will be served and sessional time will be paid.

RSVP by 14 November, 2024

November

18:00 - 20:30

Evening with General Surgery

Time: 18:00-20:30

Location: Prestige Hotel Vernon

Target audience: FP/NP

Please join us for an Evening with General Surgery

More information to follow - Save the Date

Sessional time will be paid.

Please RSVP by 19 November 2024

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