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The goal of the Patient Voices Network (PVN) Orientation Working Group is to make sure new PVN members understand what support patient partners need to ensure they are set up for success. Join the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council as we review and improve our initial support of new PVN members.
Open to: Patient partners across the province
Lead Organization or Department
The BC Patient Safety & Quality Council (BCPSQC)Aim
- Improve the PVN onboarding and orientation process to prepare our partners for the patient engagement experience. This working group will take a phased approach:
- Phase one: assessment and interim changes to current orientation materials
- Phase two: explore the potential for an enhanced patient partner orientation process including planning, implementation and resource development
- Phase Three: evaluation and changes, as needed
- Patient partners will review documents, generate ideas for improvements and provide their experience as a PVN member for guidance to the recommended changes
Level of Engagement
This opportunity is at the level of collaborate on the spectrum of engagement. The promise to you is that the health care partner will work together with you to formulate solutions and incorporate your advice and recommendations into the decisions to the maximum extent possible. BCPSQC has established a decision-making process that supports the on-going work of PVN. You can find it here.Eligibility
This opportunity is open to patient partners from across the province who are:- Comfortable participating by webinar (support will be provided to those that need help)
- Available to review materials outside of the webinar meetings
Logistics
- Vacancies: 5
- Location, Date, Time and Frequency: Meetings will be held by webinar with time and frequency determined at first meeting
- Commitment: 1-year term
Reimbursement
No expenses are anticipated.Background
Over the past few months we have heard great interest in opportunities to build on the energy of the PVN community. Your desire to be a part of guiding PVN through your experience has led us to develop a focus area called "PVN Community", which this work falls under. This focus area will seek guidance from health care and patient partners to- Build the network
- Increase opportunities for connection
- Enhance the new members process, and
- Expand our commitment and support for diverse voices
Engagement Leader Contact Information
Carol Stathers
Engagement Leader, Patient and Public Engagement | Interior Region
778.516.3308
cstathers@bcpsqc.ca