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Commitment: Long-term
Connection method: Virtual
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Opportunities for Involvement
We are seeking patient/family partner input on our working group to inform the development of a regional (Island wide) dysphagia strategy. Dysphagia is a significant yet often overlooked health issue affecting adults admitted to acute and critical care, adults living in the community and adults in long-term care. The absence of a targeted regional strategy to address dysphagia in these at-risk populations is significantly impacting health outcomes. The goals of the initiative and of the working group is to develop resources, education, support documents and policy documents to improve access to dysphagia management services that is equitable across the Island Health region. The initiative will be ongoing for at least a year but likely longer.
• Commitment: Long-term
• Connection method: Virtual
• Open to: Vancouver Island Region, patient partners from Vancouver Island (do not need to be PVN members)
• Schedule: Third Wednesday of each month, 2:00–3:00 PM (MS Teams)
• Term length: 1 year
• Level of engagement: Involve
• Requirements Patient & Public Partnership Program Member
• Number of positions available: 2
RSVP
If you’re a member of the Patient & Public Partnership Program, submit your expression of interest for the Regional Dysphagia Strategy Working Group here.
Not a member yet? Visit our website here to join our program or email us at patient.experience@islandhealth.ca for more details.
