Urgent and Primary Care Centres (UPCCs) are a relatively new option for patients accessing health care in VCH. Providers from multiple clinical backgrounds (e.g., nurse practitioners, family physicians, emergency medicine physicians, and community specialists) collaborate at these centres and a need to understand role clarity has been identified as a concern. To promote teamwork and foster a positive work culture and collegial environment, Medical Coordinator, Quality and Education for the … Read More
From farm girl to VP: Gail Malenstyn’s leadership journey
Vancouver Acute Vice President Gail Malenstyn did not plan her leadership journey; indeed, she describes herself as a reluctant leader over the past 15 years. That was one of the learnings VPSA members heard when Gail was our Dinner with Leaders guest on June 25th. The evening was hosted by Dr. Mahyar Mohammadi of VPSA’s Community Building & Wellness Task Group, which had invited Gail to speak. This was the … Read More