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Deadline: Apply by
Commitment: Long-term
Connection method: In-person
Open to Fraser – Vancouver Coastal
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Fraser Health is responsible for providing quality health care services to the people of Chilliwack. This includes long term care and assisted living, public health, home health, end of life care, mental health and substance use support, along with specialized programs for children, women and Aboriginal people.
Chilliwack provides numerous health care services for a growing population that includes an acute care facility (Chilliwack General Hospital) and home / community care services.
Hospital Quality and Operations Management Committee (HQOMC): This is a standing committee in which patient’s and family’s partner with local health service area leadership and physicians to meet and discuss quality and service delivery. The committee studies, investigates, and evaluates practice / care in the local area. In addition, the committee coordinates and monitors quality issues and oversees local quality committees (such as medication safety, infection prevention and control, occupational safety, emergency preparedness).
Meetings are on the 4th Monday of every month from 12:00-2:00 at Chilliwack General Hospital. Some participants attend the meeting virtually (using MS Teams).
Objects for this opportunity are to:
• Advance person-centered approach to care
• Improve the patient experience
• Improve quality and patient safety
• Strengthen operations
Other participants at these meetings include:
• Managers from Chilliwack General Hospital, Out Patient Services (Ambulatory Care), Community Care, Home Care, and Long Term Care
• Directors of Clinical Operations
• Physician with Quality Improvement
• Patient Care Quality Officer
• Medical Director
• Pharmacy Supervisor
• Executive Director
Level of Engagement
This opportunity is at the level of Consult on the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation.Eligibility
- Willing & comfortable to share health care experiences in a group setting
- An interest in improving health care services
- The time to participate in the engagement opportunity
Patient Partners ARE NOT required to be PVN members to participate in this engagement opportunity.
Health Care Partner Contact Information
Laura KleinClinical Practice Consultant, Clinical Quality and Patient Experience | Fraser Health
(604) 613-6598
patient.engagement@fraserhealth.ca
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