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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.
People in British Columbia can visit a community pharmacist for help with 21 minor health concerns or for contraception services. These concerns include allergies, mild acne, headaches, indigestion, cold sores and uncomplicated urinary tract infections. If needed, the pharmacist may prescribe medication after the visit, the pharmacist may share information…
The PQI initiative is a 10-month training program that runs from September to May, helping physicians develop practical QI skills through hands-on QI projects. Patient Partners may participate in project team meetings, provide one-on-one feedback, review materials, help identify patient priorities and barriers to care and contribute patient perspectives to…
We are pleased to invite expressions of interest for participation in an upcoming Patient Partner workshop for Nursing students at the end of their 1st year of a 3-year program. This 90-minute interactive session will give students the invaluable opportunity to learn directly from individuals who have first-hand experience navigating…
Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs) are the professionals who you interact with, often, when you have blood samples drawn. They train at Vancouver Community College and have a variety of classroom and laboratory experiences prior to their practicum at a hospital or LifeLabs location. By engaging patient partners, we hope…
The MNCY program is looking forward to the future and looking to adapt its current programs, policies, and planning to better align with and serve with the future needs of Interior Health and its communities. We have various committees would love to include patient-public members so that the patient-public voice…
We have two PVN patient partner opportunities at our CSC table. The EK CSC is a collaborative table with Interior Health, Ktunaxa Nation and the EK Division of Family Practice focusing on health care services that intersect primary care within the EK.
We are looking for up to 3 patient partners to join us in this work. “What Matters to You?” (WMTY) is an international movement that encourages meaningful conversations in health care. The question is simple and powerful. The goal is to move away from talking about “what is the matter…
The Surgical Advisory Committee is being established to support provincial efforts to improve access to surgery and reduce wait times for patients in British Columbia. Patient engagement will help ensure that the experiences, perspectives, and priorities of patients are considered in discussions and recommendations related to surgical services and access.
Patients living in rural, remote and Indigenous communities are often underserved by specialists and face barriers to equitable health care. Our project aims to enhance access to specialist care for these populations. We are reaching out to the Patient Voices Network to invite two (2) rural patient partners to gather…
The IH Home Health team is looking to create a pool of volunteer partners to assist in various projects, reviews, document creation, and other initiatives as they come up over the next 1-2 years. Home Health is undergoing changes to improve patient and family experience, increase efficiency, and ensure continued…
The Patient Voices Network allows me to engage and educate others on various health-related topics. By sitting on various committees and taking part in many activities, I can create real change in health care for everyone. It’s so empowering!
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.
