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Commitment: Short-term
Connection method: Virtual
Open to Vancouver Island Region
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Role description
Island Health is working with the Province of BC to test a new way of getting Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) devices to patients at home. These programs, like Community Virtual Care, support patients by using technology to monitor their condition from home. To take part, patients will receive a device kit that usually includes a tablet and tools like a blood pressure monitor or other health devices. At this time, these kits are set up in person by a technician. However, as more patients join these programs, it can take weeks to schedule an installation.
To improve this, we are piloting a “Direct to Patient” (DTP) shipping model. With this approach, device kits are mailed directly to patients’ homes. A team member then provides step-by-step support over the phone to help patients set up and use the equipment. We are looking for three patient partners from across the Island Health region to test the new model.
Commitment: Approximately 3 weeks
Connection method: Email / MS Teams
Open to: Patient partners from Vancouver Island – participants do not need to be PVN member
Level of engagement: Involve
Number of positions available: 3
RSVP: If you’re a member of the Patient & Public Partnership Program, submit your expression of interest here.
Not a member yet? Visit our website here to join our program or email us at patient.experience@islandhealth.ca for more details.
