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Commitment: Long-term
Connection method: Virtual
Open to Interior Region
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Our Initiative
The East Kootenay Regional Perioperative Management Committee works to improve surgical and endoscopy services across the region by ensuring care is safe, timely, and patient-centered.
Patient Engagement Objective
We want to include patient partners in our planning discussions so their experiences and perspectives help shape decisions about surgical services. Their input will guide improvements in access, quality, and communication for patients and families.
Logistics
Patient partners will join our committee meetings (held monthly, with virtual attendance options) and participate in discussions about priorities, resource planning, and quality improvement. We will provide orientation, meeting materials, and ongoing support to ensure they feel prepared and valued.
1. Meeting Details:
Frequency: Quarterly meetings.
Format: Virtual (with technology support provided).
Duration: Typically 1–2 hours per meeting.
2. Orientation & Support:
Patient partners will receive onboarding and orientation materials.
Ongoing support from the committee and PVN to ensure comfort and understanding.
3. Preparation Expectations:
Review meeting agendas and materials in advance.
Participate in discussions and share experiences relevant to surgical and endoscopy services.
4. Confidentiality:
Patient partners will be expected to maintain confidentiality regarding committee discussions.
5. Impact:
Patient partners will share their experiences and perspectives on surgical and endoscopy services. Their input will help the committee:
-Quality Improvement: Shape strategies to improve patient safety, communication, and overall experience by highlighting areas where care can be more patient-centered.
-Policy and Process Development: Provide feedback on proposed changes to surgical processes, helping ensure they reflect patient values and expectations.
-Strategic Alignment: Inform decisions that support Interior Health and Ministry of Health priorities while maintaining a strong focus on patient-centered care.
Level of Engagement
This opportunity is at the level of Collaborate on the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation.Eligibility
- Willing & comfortable to share health care experiences in a group setting
- Comfort with public speaking
- Have access to technology and the internet to participate in the engagement opportunity
- Comfortable using technology to attend online/virtual meetings
- An interest in improving health care services
- The time to participate in the engagement opportunity
