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Trauma Services of BC Provincial Forum (Major Injuries), held in Vancouver to help select and prioritize new activities to improve trauma care

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Connection method: In-person

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The Annual BC Provincial Forum for Trauma Services convenes leaders from across British Columbia dedicated to the care and management of patients with severe traumatic injuries. Attendees represent various sectors such as Injury Prevention, BC Ambulance Service, and clinical professionals from major trauma centers.

Scheduled for June 4th in Vancouver, this gathering aims to prioritize collaborative efforts in enhancing trauma patient care throughout BC.

We are actively seeking the perspective of an Indigenous person to enrich discussions and contribute to identifying key initiatives. Their presence at the table during deliberations on topics such as Injury Prevention, BC Ambulance Services, Emergency Care, and Post-Discharge Community Support is invaluable.

Level of Engagement

This opportunity is at the level of Consult on the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation.

Eligibility

  • Willing & comfortable to share health care experiences in a group setting
  • Previous committee/working group experience
  • 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

John-Marc Priest Director, TSBC, Trauma Services of BC | PHSA (604) 838-3961 johnmarc.priest@phsa.ca

From Our Community

Karla Warkotsch

Patient Experience Consultant – Interior Health

Karla Warkotsch

The question I like to ask health care employees is ‘Who is this for?’ and ‘Do we have the right people at the table?’ As a health care employee, I see how easy it is to fall into doing for, rather than doing with patients. The voices of the patient, family and caregiver are essential to ensure the patient is central to the direction and focus of the work being done.