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Tuesday, 10 August 2010 13:41
RSV Immunoprophylaxis Guidelines updated with 2010-2011 Synagis request form and Announcement letter.
Contractor Opportunity!
DISCHARGE PLANNING FOR ABORIGINAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH COMPLEX HEALTH CARE NEEDS
The First Nations Health Council, Child Health BC and the Vancouver Island Health Authority are seeking a Project Coordinator who is needed to develop a sustainable model for consideration by the Discharge Planning Group.
Desired skill sets include knowledge of First Nations communities on the Island, knowledge of Vancouver Island Health Authority resources, an understanding of the challenges for rural/remote to community hospital transfers or clinical services, and experience with child and youth health issues.
Required additional skills include good communication (verbal, documentation, presentation) and analytical skills. Please Click Here for more information.
On October 8 and 9, 2009 the First Nations Health Council (FNHC), Child Health BC and the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) convened 2 meetings with the First Nations communities on Vancouver Island, health care providers, and health agencies to examine how to develop a discharge planning process for Aboriginal Children with Complex Health Needs living on Vancouver Island. Click on the image to see the report of these meetings.
Thursday, 01 July 2010 08:08
Our 2009 Annual Report is now out!
Child BC’s 2009 Annual Report is all about “growing capacity towards best health for infants, children and youth in BC".
NEW! HeartSmart Kids !
Beginning this September, HeartSmart Kids™ is a FREE e-learning module!
Please visit www.heartandstroke.bc.ca/heartsmartkids for more information.
Monday, 28 June 2010 13:51
Summer is here with the promise of sunshine and holidays. Fun is on the agenda, so we have attached a few links to summer safety tips.
Sunshine safety for infants is important and here are some tips on Infant Sun Protection, as well Sun Fun colouring posters and sing-a-long songs as well as information on Sun Myths from the BC Cancer Prevention Site.
Parent Central, Canada has an informative article on foods that can pose choking risks, entitled Redesign the Hot Dog - well worth a read.
Have fun and happy holidays!
Friday, 28 May 2010 08:51
Baby's Best Chance is now on-line. This interactive website is filled with up-to-date and practical information, useful tools and resources for women, expectant parents, and families with babies and toddlers up to 3 years of age. http://www.bestchance.gov.bc.ca
Child Health BC has provided a one-time grant to publish a newly-revised version of Baby's Best Chance: Parent's Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby Care, which will be available through local health authorities to accompany information found on the Best Chance website.
Tuesday, 27 October 2009 10:14
H1N1 Virus - Information Update
The Critical Care Division at BC Children's Hospital has identified the attached documents and links as important to the care and treatment of children and youth with H1N1:
Links:
- British Columbia's H1N1 Pandemic Influenza Response Plan (2009) - Antibiotic Therapy Guidance
- Getting Started Kit: Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
- Getting Started Kit: Prevent Central Line Infections
Downloads:
- Insertion of Transpyloric Feeding Tube
- Management Guidelines for Community Ventilation of Pediatric Patients
- Nursing Guidelines for Management of Ventilated Pediatric Patients
- Pediatric Pain Sedation
- Pediatric Drug Preparation Infusion Table
- Standard Concentrations of Common Infusions
The BC Perinatal Health Program has now posted provincial guidelines for pregnant women and breastfeeding infants on their site:
