Aortic stenosis is a common condition with effective treatment, but it requires accurate and consistent reporting of echo parameters to facilitate referral for aortic valve replacement. Echocardiographer physicians Christina Luong and Darwin Yeung recently turned to VPSA’s Small Steps, Big Idea project funding to support collaboration between echocardiographers and the Cardiology IMITS team to enhance and standardize echocardiogram reporting templates and practices across Lower Mainland labs. “The regional echocardiography program … Read More
Recognizing Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, VPSA’s Engaging Physicians in Indigenous Cultural (EPIC) Safety Task Group is highlighting one iCON–VCH Indigenous Health Round each week. These free, physician-focused webinars support health-care professionals in ongoing learning about how to provide culturally safe care for Indigenous patients, families, and communities. Indigenous Health Rounds are accredited by UBC Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD), allowing participating physicians to earn CPD … Read More
Recognizing Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, VPSA’s Engaging Physicians in Indigenous Cultural (EPIC) Safety Task Group is highlighting one iCON–VCH Indigenous Health Round each week. These free, physician-focused webinars support health-care professionals in ongoing learning about how to provide culturally safe care for Indigenous patients, families, and communities. Indigenous Health Rounds are accredited by UBC Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD), allowing participating physicians to earn CPD … Read More
Recognizing Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, VPSA’s Engaging Physicians in Indigenous Cultural (EPIC) Safety Task Group is highlighting one iCON–VCH Indigenous Health Round each week. These free, physician-focused webinars support health-care professionals in ongoing learning about how to provide culturally safe care for Indigenous patients, families, and communities. Indigenous Health Rounds are accredited by UBC Continuing Professional Development (UBC CPD), allowing participating physicians to … Read More
VPSA project funding supports UPCCs
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