Real-Time Virtual Support’s RUDi, MaBAL and CHARLiE pathways are free and friendly support from virtual physicians and they are available to nurses in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
When would you need to call?
When you’re on your own
If you are a nurse at a nursing station or another health centre without a physician, you can call RTVS for support.
To book a simulation
Does your team need to practice something and you want RTVS support? Book a simulation and we can facilitate it. Visit the RTVS Simulations page to find out more.
Team needs support
Nurses can connect with RTVS if the physician(s) they are working with ask for additional help. Sometimes physicians are too busy to make the call to RTVS — you can help.
Consider embedding RTVS into your team
Having RUDi, MaBAL and CHARLiE on your team is like having extra colleagues. We are happy to meet with your rural clinical team to discuss how we can be part of your support system. Email [email protected].
Emergency Department coverage
In addition to providing 24/7 nursing outpost station coverage, RTVS’s RUDi doctors have supported nurses at small rural hospitals. This work – where the RUDi doctor is temporarily the Most Responsible Provider (MRP) at a small rural Emergency Department with on-the-ground nurses – has sometimes prevented diversion and is designed to try to prevent physician burn-out and aid with recruitment and retention.
MaBAL Coaching Sessions
Registered Midwives and Registered Nurses have been providing coaching sessions for nurses as part of MaBAL outreach. The coaching sessions, which run on Thursdays at 12 noon Pacific, are geared towards nurses supporting maternity care in rural sites. The popular sessions started in January 2022 and covered a range of topics through interactive case discussions. Topics covered included:
- First Trimester Bleeding
- Imminent Delivery
- Infant Nutrition and Breastfeeding
- Cord Prolapse
- Discharge Education in Early Labour
- Perinatal Loss
See the calendar below to add the events into your calendar.
Rural POCUS Rounds: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Virtual , CanadaJoin Dr. Tracy Morton on Friday, May 10, 2024, for a talk on deep DVT where he will review venous anatomy of the legs and positive and negative findings for deep … Continued
ECG Interpretation Beyond the Basics for Rural North Island: Part I Fundamentals & Acute Coronary Syndromes
Port McNeill Hospital 2750 Kingcome Pl, Port McNeill, CanadaOverview The Physician Education Program, in partnership with the Rural Community Medical Education Fund and the Port McNeil Hospital, are excited to present ECG Interpretation Beyond the Basics for Rural … Continued
SPRUCe | Reflections on Residency
Virtual , CanadaJoin this free online session, hosted by SPRUCe, to hear from recent pediatric graduates on their experience as residents. Speakers Dr. Cynthia Gunaratnam (Courtenay/Comox), Dr. Kaie Rosborough (Terrace) and Dr. … Continued
Rural Rounds – Doctor and Friend: Navigating Care Boundaries in the Rural Setting
Virtual , CanadaOverview Rural Rounds provides rural healthcare providers with up-to-date and relevant medical education through interactive Zoom presentations. If you practice or support rural communities in British Columbia, you are encouraged … Continued
Providers Thriving Together — Medical Magical Thinking, and Why the System Wants you to Keep Doing It
Virtual , CanadaJoin us for the Providers Thriving Together series, part of the Thriving Project initiative. These free virtual drop-in sessions provide a facilitated space to experience camaraderie and peer support in … Continued
Rural POCUS Congress
Whistler, BCJoin us for a day of POCUS skills building. This event includes live scanning stations, key talks and a chance to connect with POCUS peers.
RTVS for Nurses poster
Real-Time Virtual Support’s RUDi, MaBAL and CHARLiE pathways are free and friendly support from virtual physicians and they are available to nurses. Download the RTVS for Nurses poster and print it and post it at your rural health site to keep the RTVS pathways top of mind.