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Since publishing its strategic plan in February 2022, VPSA board and staff members have been working diligently to realize its goals. An update on ways we are achieving these is now available. The plan guides VPSA’s actions through until 2024; it has four priorities: Increase member engagement and support, especially with under-represented departments. Improve member physician engagement with Vancouver Coastal Health leadership. Implement robust performance management, monitoring and evaluation systems, … Read More

VCH physicians and medical staff were given two opportunities during Black History Month to hear from the president of Black Physicians of Canada, Dr. Modupe Tunde-Byass. She spoke to members about the impact of race in health care as well as inclusion in health care. Physicians attending her second talk were able to earn CME credits. Dr. Tunde-Byass defined racism as the belief that a certain race is inherently superior. … Read More

Over 100 medical staff attended the February 13 VMDAS quarterly meeting in person and online. They had the opportunity to learn about the Physician Quality Improvement initiative, the efforts being undertaken by VCH’s Indigenous Health team, as well as to hear from Doctors of BC President Dr. Joshua Greggain. Physician Quality Improvement Overview Physician QI Chair Dr. Kelly Mayson provided a summary of quality improvement opportunities for medical staff at … Read More

VPSA/VMDAS board and staff meet monthly with VCH senior leaders. The February meeting was devoted to the SSC Site Review and Reporting Process and was led by Doctors of BC Engagement Partner Ronnie Hamman. Discussion centred around successes and challenges over the past year and how these learnings will inform MSA priorities in 2023/24. Background Over the past month, the SSC surveyed those who attend the monthly VCH/VPSA meetings including … Read More