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We are looking for 1-2 new patient partners to join the Patient Health Education Materials (PHEM) Committee at PHC.
PHEM are informational or educational resources provided to patients, clients, residents and families at PHC. The PHEM Committee reviews materials submitted by PHC staff to ensure they are relevant, clear and easy to understand.
The committee (approximately 7-10 members) includes patient and family partners and PHC staff representatives. It is chaired by the Practice Consultant for Person and Family-Centred Care.
PHC PHEM Catalogue website: https://phc.eduhealth.ca/
Committee members review, provide feedback on, and approve new or revised PHEM at PHC. Materials are assessed based on the following criteria:
– Clarity of content
– Readability
– Appropriateness of message, format and images
– Alignment with PHC’s mission, vision and values: https://www.providencehealthcare.org/en/our-mission
– Alignment with the principles of person- and family-centred care (respect and dignity, information sharing, participation and collaboration)
Members receive materials two weeks in advance of monthly meetings and are expected to review them beforehand. During meetings, the committee uses a consensus-based process to determine whether materials are approved with minor revisions, approved with major revisions or not approved.
Time Commitment
– Term: 2 years, with option to renew
– Meetings: via Microsoft Teams on the last Wednesday of each month (except December), 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
– Additional time is required to review materials in advance of meetings (typically 1-2 hours per meeting, depending on volume)
– Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed
No honoraria available.
Interested?
Please email phem@phc.ca with the following information:
– What interests you about this engagement opportunity?
– What experience do you bring to this engagement opportunity?
– Any other information you would like to share about yourself and your experience with the committee lead.
Level of Engagement
This opportunity is at the level of Involve on the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation.Eligibility
- Are interested in health literacy, patient education and making information easier to understand
- Are comfortable sharing their feedback in a group setting
- Respect the perspectives of others
- Respect the confidentiality of materials reviewed and discussions during meetings
- Have access to a computer and internet to review materials in advance of meetings and participate in Microsoft Teams meetings
- Commit to attending meetings
- Patient partners do not need to have a medical background
