The new Emergency Health Provider Registry is an efficient way for B.C. doctors, nurses and allied health professionals to voluntarily register to help out their colleagues in a time of emergency.
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A new laboratory update regarding Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease (CJD) safety and test approval is available.
A new laboratory update is available for instructions on vaginal self-collections for STI testing, and collection containers used for STI testing.
The national shortage of Sodium Chloride 0.9% (NS) and Sterile Water for Injection (SWFI) 10mL vials/polyampules is now resolved.
General Stores will resume the distribution of NS and SWFU 10mL vials/polyampules to patient care areas over the next week.
An important update on ordering guidelines for blood culture best practices has been released. Please view the update for detailed information.
Abci ximab 2mg/mL injection has been discontinued by Janssen, the sole source producer with no other vendors available on the market. Northern Health has not routinely stocked or used Abci ximab injection: however, all staff should be aware this product is no longer available.
Save The Date:
16th Annual Canadian Society of Hospice Medicine Conference - October 26-27, 2018 Whistler BC 42nd Annual Northern Doctor's Day - November 2, 2018 Prince George