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Given the nature of this project, we recognize the sensitivities involved, as it deals with pregnancy loss, including miscarriage and abortion, and the handling of pregnancy tissue. It will be important to find a patient partner who is comfortable discussing these topics and can provide insight with care and lived…
Cardiac Services has been identified as the first area of focus for Island Health’s Clinical Services Planning. The scope entails a comprehensive Clinical Services Planning process for all Cardiac Services, which includes the analysis, selection, design, and planning of future services and care models tailored to the Vancouver Island population.
Code Hack is an initiative of Island Health’s Innovation Lab. Since the event first launched in 2019, it has helped translate creativity, innovation and energy into real-world solutions. Code Hack brings together patients, Island Health staff, physician partners, industry experts, coders, builders, designers and students who put on their thinking…
In 2018, the BC Ministry of Health committed to endorsing and supporting improvements in the delivery of Primary Care across Health Authorities in BC. Currently, Island Health operates seven Urgent and Primary Care Centres (UPCC). Over the next two years Island Health plans to expand its Primary Care service delivery…
Island Health would like patient partners to participate in a focus group to learn about their experiences and recommendations on access to and quality of primary care in the region. The focus group discussion will inform the development of the 2025-28 Primary Care Strategic Roadmap, a 3-year strategy to guide…
Island Health is transforming the way clients can access services by introducing a Digital Front Door to request supports (via ISLH webpage) and by introducing a centralized 1-800# clients can contact to seek supports or access to services within Island Health. Background There are four elements which require Patient…
We are recruiting a new patient partner to participate as a voting member on the Medical Education Resource Committee (MERC) The MERC aims to maintain educational standards for medical staff by identifying and prioritizing medical staff learning requirements. The MERC is responsible for developing, promoting, and managing formal and informal…
The Digital Engagement and Innovation team at Island Health is looking for patients to give us real-time feedback via website user testing. This will be a single, one-hour session either in person at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria or virtually. Your feedback will help inform changes to the Volunteer Resources…
The Cowichan Primary Care Network (PCN) would like to have a patient partner join the Steering Committee. The Cowichan PCN serves a broad geographical area that has a population of approximately 91,000 and includes the Cowichan Valley (south, central, west and north), Ladysmith, Chemainus and Thetis Island. The PCN also…
The goal of this initiative is the development and implementation of a practice standard that provides guidance for mental health worker (unregulated care providers) support of individualized medication care plans. The patient advisor will participate in the development process and contribute content from the perspective of persons receiving care.
Health Quality BC administers the Patient Voices Network. Using evidence-informed strategies, the Council shifts culture, improves clinical practice and advances person- and family-centred care to support high-quality care for every person in our province.