For patients moving from adolescent to adult care, there are often no transition policies to make the change smoothly. For patients with type 1 diabetes, this can result in acute complications, chronic morbidity, and premature mortality. “The lack of coordination between pediatric diabetes teams and adult hospitals has led to many patients dropping out of medical care as they graduate from their pediatric providers,” said endocrinologist Dr. Joseph Leung. “Other … Read More
April SLT meeting focuses on DEI and CST
VPSA board and staff meet monthly with VCH senior leaders. The focus of the April meeting was our common interests of diversity, equity and inclusion as well as the implementation of CST. DEI update Regional Medical Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Dr. Joy Masuhara and Director, DEI, Susanna Tam provided an overview of the program and its latest goals. The VCH board has endorsed the strategies the committee needs to … Read More
Making the leap from clinical work to administrative leadership
As a kinesiology student, Michelle de Moor applied for a weekend ECG tech position at Royal Columbian Hospital. That decision set her on a career path that culminated recently in her confirmation as Vancouver Acute Service’s new vice president. “It was my first exposure to a hospital working environment and I was inspired,” recalled Michelle at a recent VPSA Dinner with Leaders event. “I knew then that I wanted to … Read More
Monthly meetings with VCH senior leaders put focus on physician priorities
Since the start of the Facility Engagement Initiative in 2017, VPSA board and staff have been meeting regularly with senior leaders at VCH to develop a collaborative relationship.[1] These monthly get togethers have created a common space to address issues of concern. They allow medical staff views to be represented and for us to contribute to the development and achievement of VCH’s plans and initiatives with respect to matters that … Read More
VMDAS Quarterly Meeting report
Over 100 VMDAS members gathered online on March 7 for our most recent quarterly meeting. President Dr. Alison Harris welcomed members as well as the evening’s guests: Doctors of BC President Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh; VCH DEI Committee members Drs. Lynn Straatman and Joy Masuhara; and Vancouver Acute Senior Medical Director Dr. Vinay Dhingra. The minutes from the meeting are available here. Doctors of BC update Dr. Dosanjh assumed the presidency … Read More