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Health care organizations value patient partner input to improve quality of care. Over the past decade, PVN has seen a dramatic increase in opportunities from health care organizations seeking this valuable perspective.
From committees to quality improvement projects, and everything in between, engagements are led by health care partners and promoted by PVN.
Please read the full opportunity for details. If you want to RSVP, use the blue button in the opportunity to apply now. Please see the sample RSVP form.
Assistance with creation of a handout for patients who have experienced concussion. Created for use in the emergency department but may be used in an outpatient setting. Intention of handout is to provide a patient experiencing concussion with essential knowledge and resources for after care because there is limited access…
The PressureSmart project aims to improve the prevention, early detection, and healing of pressure injuries (PIs) through innovative technology. This initiative seeks to enhance patient care by creating tools that are practical, minimally invasive, and user-friendly. By including patient partners in the design process, we ensure the tools meet the…
We are working on a project to improve access to sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing. Currently, individuals can visit a lab to test for syphilis and HIV without needing a doctor’s referral. Our goal is to expand this service to include testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea. This will allow people…
St. Paul’s Hospital is looking for patient partners to help facilitate a virtual workshop about the transition to adult care. This workshop is designed for youth and young adults (ages 16-25 years) and their families to learn about what to expect in adult care and gets tips on managing their…
The BCIT Nursing Program supports the goal of good health and well-being for all persons. Help our future nurses put into action their health interview skills to better understand your health journey and perspectives by volunteering for a 15-30 minute interview. Let’s make a difference now and into the future!…
The Patient Advisory Committee and Community (PACC) works with the Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice, Interior Health and other health care partners to contribute to real and constructive change in the region. The goal of the PACC is to strengthen patient and family engagement in the Kootenay Boundary region,…
The BC Rural Health Awards are to recognize and honour rural physicians, communities and residents for their inspiring contributions to improving health across rural British Columbians. Do you know of a BC rural physician for their extraordinary body of work and service? Are you a resident who advocates for sustained…
The Families as Partners in Care (FPC) club is a UBC Medicine initiative that advocates for family-centred care and caregiving education within the medical system. We are seeking patient and family carers to share their knowledge with our social media community. We post twice a week on our instagram page…
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From Our Community
Ovey Yeung
Patient Partner, Vancouver
Being involved in the Patient Voices Network has broadened my understanding of the system and helped me empathize with health care challenges and limitations. What matters to me is to walk away feeling that my experience matters, that I matter!
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.
