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Member, Western Communities Primary Care Network Operations Committee

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Commitment: Long-term

Connection method: Virtual

Open to Vancouver Island Region

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To improve patient care and access to primary care through overseeing the establishment, implementation and operations of the Western Communities Primary Care Network in accordance with the Ministry of Health approved service plan.

Patient Partners are valuable members of this committee to help make decisions, review health care models, and determine strategies for the Primary Care Network’s implementation.

The Western Communities Primary Care Network Operations Committee is seeking an additional patient partner to be a part of this important work. Join us in building a responsive primary care network on the Western Communities!

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
  • Previous committee/working group experience
  • 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
Patient Partners ARE required to be PVN members to participate in this engagement opportunity.

Health Care Partner Contact Information

Michael Pojol Project Development Consultant, Western Communities Primary Care Network | Island Health (250) 889-6928 michael.pojol@islandhealth.ca

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