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Microsoft tokens have replaced SafeNet tokens – sign up now
June 12, 2020SafeNet tokens are being replaced by Microsoft tokens starting mid-June. Currently, a SafeNet token (MobilePASS app on your mobile device) is used for remote access to webmail and Citrix portals. If you have a SafeNet token, look out for an email in the coming week from “VCH, PHC and PHSA New Tokens” in your Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) email. […]
Read MorePersonal protective equipment (PPE) – Virtual Webcast
May 27, 2020Join us for a virtual webcast this Thursday! You are invited to participate in a virtual town hall this Thursday, May 28, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The theme of this week’s town hall is personal protective equipment (PPE). Following the presentation, panelists will answer your questions via Mentimeter. To join the virtual town […]
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Provincial child-care town hall for parents on Wednesday, May 27
May 27, 2020The Province is hosting a child-care town hall for parents. While updated guidelines are in place to support child care centres, they know staff who are parents of young children continue to have questions during this time, and the health and safety of children, families, and child care professionals continues to be a top priority. […]
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Q&A: Non-medical masks
May 26, 2020I have cold, flu or COVID-like symptoms. Can I safely go into public places if I am wearing a mask? It is most important that you do not go into public if you are sick, whether or not you are wearing a mask, even if it is medical grade. Stay home, unless you must attend […]
Read MoreVCH Virtual Medical Staff Forum: May 22 @ 1230 hrs Topic: Recovery/Restart
May 20, 2020Patient and client services are restarting at VCH. Are you curious to know what recovery planning will look like in your area? The next medical staff forum (for medical staff only) will take place on Friday, May 22 from 12:30-13:30 p.m. Topic: Recovery/Restart Speakers: Dr. Patty Daly, Dr. Titus Wong, Dr. Chad Kim Sing, Dr. Ross Brown, […]
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Accommodating patients and clients at VCH sites
May 19, 2020Vancouver Coastal Health is gradually restarting our programs and services, beginning with surgery, ambulatory and community services located on hospital campuses, diagnostic imaging and laboratory services. This transition means we will begin welcoming more patients, clients and visitors into our hospitals and clinics. With limited parking near our hospital campuses, we need to ensure patients and […]
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Q&A: Visitation guidelines
May 12, 2020What are the current visitation guidelines for VCH facilities? The COVID-19 pandemic presents a number of challenges, including the ability for a family/support person to be able to visit a patient or resident. There is a public health order to limit visitors to essential visits only. The definition of an essential visit can be difficult […]
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Increased mental health supports for physicians and their families
May 12, 2020A new partnership between the Doctors of BC Physician Health Program (PHP) & the UBC Department of Psychiatry provides physicians, residents, medical students and their relatives with increased access to mental health services. The Department of Psychiatry, led by Dr. Laksmhi Yatham, initiated a call out to its members, including VCH psychiatrists, to ensure that physicians could receive support in […]
Read MoreRelaxation meditation video for staff and physicians
May 11, 2020Could you use a short break to reduce stress and anxiety, enhance self-awareness and focus on your overall emotional health? Bodhi Meditation is pleased to provide a free hour-long relaxation meditation to help health-care workers cope with anxiety and stress, as well as fatigue, during this time. The teachings are based on Master JinBodhi’s meditation methodology and the ancient Eastern […]
Read MoreJoin us for a virtual town hall on Thursday, May 7!
May 6, 2020You are invited to participate in a virtual town hall for staff and medical staff this Thursday, May 7, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The theme of this week’s town hall is Reimagining the future: The new normal of health care. Following the presentation, panelists will answer your questions via Mentimeter. To join the virtual town […]
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