Island Health continually monitors and tracks data and information to assess how well the organization is meeting its goals and objectives. The following performance measures:
- are relevant and easy to understand
- reflect Island Health-wide performance
- are based on reliable data
- change over time to reflect current performance and priorities
Each performance measure relates to Island Health’s goals and objectives as well as high-level goals the Ministry of Health establishes for the health system in our annual Health Service Plan.
Improve the Experience, Quality, and Outcomes of Health and Care Services for Patients, Clients, and Families
Hospital Standardized Mortality
Patient Safety Events with Completed Reviews
Electronic Best Possible Medication History
Fall-Related Hospitalizations Age 75+
Long-term Care Hours per Funded Day
Left Emergency without Being Seen
Surgeries Waiting Longer Than Clinical Benchmark
Home Care Professional Services
Potential Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotics
Worsening Stage 2-4 Pressure Ulcers in Long-term Care
Admitted Emergency Visits LOS in ED
Actual Length of Stay vs. Expected Length of Stay - Medical
Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions Utilization
Readmissions, Mental Illness & Substance Use
Improve the Experience, Health, and Well-being of People Working and Volunteering at Island Health
Influenza Immunization Policy Compliance
COVID-19 Staff Immunization Rate
Increase Health System Value and Ensure the Sustainability of Health and Care Services
Improve the Health and Wellness of the Population
7 Year Childhood Immunization Coverage
COVID-19 Population Immunization Rate
Hospitalizations Entirely Caused by Alcohol
Communities with Healthy Living Plan
Life Expectancy Disparity Ratio