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The BC Renal Kidney Care Clinic (KCC) Committee is seeking patient and family members to join the KCC Laboratory Guideline Update Working Group. The Working Group aims to update the clinical guideline on Ordering, Reviewing & Follow-Up of Lab Work and related patient handouts to provide patients with information about lab testing and the meaning of the results. All of these resources will help support patients in their care journey.
Members of the Working Group will include health professionals from health authorities, patient partners, as well as staff from BC Renal. Members will work together by sharing their perspectives on the update of the guideline and patient handouts. The patient partners will help ensure that the updated guidelines and handouts support person- and family-centered care throughout the non-dialysis care journey of those visiting KCCs across BC.
Requirements
• Person (patients or caregivers of patients) who currently attends one of BC’s Kidney Care Clinics.
• Experience working and sharing perspectives with diverse groups of people.
• A strong interest in working together with health professionals to improve the quality of the experience of patients/families attending a Kidney Care Clinic in BC.
We welcome patients/caregivers of various ages, genders, kidney disease experiences and cultural
backgrounds from across the province.
Level of Engagement
Collaborate: BC Renal will work together with all members in decision making, developing alternatives, and solutions and include your recommendations into each decision as much as possible.
Number of positions available
Up to 3
Commitment
• One-hour meeting via Zoom every 4-6 weeks during typical workday hours
• First meeting will be held in late September/early October
• Term membership is seven months (i.e., 6-8 meetings)
Compensation
Expenses for travel and accommodation, if needed for any meetings, will be reimbursed.
RSVP questions
If you are interested in this experience, please answer the following questions by email (patientengagement@bcrenal.ca) or phone (604-875-7340) by September 20, 2024.
1. Why are you interested in being on this working group?
2. What skills and expertise would you bring to this working group?
3. Which health authority is the Kidney Care Clinic you/your family member attend located? (i.e., Fraser Health, Interior Health, Island Health, Northern Health, Providence Health Care, or Vancouver Coastal Health)?
