APPROVED PROJECTS
CURRENT PROJECTS:
Critical Care Multidisciplinary Follow-Up Clinic – Preliminary Investigation
Department of OB/GYN Strategic Planning
Development of a Severe Asthma Clinic
Endovascular Treatment for Stroke at KGH – Engaging Physicians for Implementation
Evaluation of ERCP Performed Under General Anesthesia
Hospitalist Management of Trauma Inpatients at KGH
Improving Preparation for Pediatric Surgery
Managing the Changing Demands on the KGH ORs and Unscheduled Surgeries
Neuro-Critical Care Excellence Working Group
Outpatient Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy Guidelines
Patient’s Role in the Provision of Cardiac Care
Standardized Intrapleural Lytics
Supporting a Vibrant Department of Surgery with Recognition for Medical Leadership
Suspected Pancreas Cancer Triage
COMPLETED PROJECTS:
Anesthetic Consultation Quality Review by Survey
Explore Why Patients with Influenza-Like Illness are not Placed on Infection Control Precautions
Assessment of Feasibility & Development of Lipid Clinic for BC Interior
Assessment of Goals and Resource Utilization of Pulmonary Rehabilitiation
Building Physician Research Capacity
Business Case Development for Increased Access to PFT Services
Clinical Care GI Pathways for IBD and Non-IBD Patients
Clinical Radiology Pathology Conference Upgrades
Developing a Department of Anesthesia Policy on Night-Calls for Pregnant Anesthesiologists
Department of Surgery Strategic Planning
Development of a Lung Cancer Screening Clinic
Development of a Central Okanagan Physician Health & Wellness Strategy
Development of Strategic Plan for Pulmonary Disease, Thoracic Surgery and Respiratory Medicine
Development of An Admission & Treatment Protocol for Management of Alcohol Withdrawal
Development of Clinical Pathway for ED-Initiated Buprenorphine/Naloxone Treatment
Digital Charting for Critical Care
Enhancing the Physician Work Environment – Exercise Room
Enhancing the Work Environment – On-call Rooms
Expanded Microbiology PCR Testing
Evaluation of Neurology Telehealth
Identifying Barriers to Engagement with Department of Medicine
Improved Access to Care – Rehabilitation Medicine at KGH
Increased Access to BCCSU Opioid Use Disorder Module
KGH Department of Surgery – Quality Reviews – Planning Phase
KGH Emergency Department Mentorship Program
New Continuing Medical Education Program Launched for KGH
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Management Redesign
Optimizing Pediatric Perioperative Care in Children less than Two Years of Age
Outpatient Antibiotic Therapy in Marginalized Populations
Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Treatment (OPAT)
Peri-Operative Simulation Program
Physician Engagement in Workplace Health and Safety
Physician Leadership Development
Physician Leadership Development – Journal Club
Physician On-Call Tracking & Hand-Over Tool
Planning for the Future of Continuing Medical Education
Spot Diagnosis of Random Urine Sample for Fentanyl Overdose
Standardization and Optimization – Care Pathway – Venous Thromboembolism
Support and Discussion Group for New or Expecting Parents
Support for Training for KGH Hospitalists to Assist in the New Suboxone Starts
Supporting the Role of the Family Physician at KGH – Phase I PlanningEnhancing the Work Environment – Hospitalists Service – Phase I Planning
Survey of Medical Leadership Remuneration Within KGH – Compared to IH – BC
Telehealth Improvements for Division of Respirology
Telehealth Enhancement – KGH Medical Staff Training Session
Transition of Diabetic Youth to Adult Services
Web-Solution to Improve KGH Cardiac Patient and Provider Education