To help address burnout as identified by the 2024 VCH-wide physician wellness survey, VPSA encourages members to apply for wellness funding. Critical Care physician Dr. Hussein Kanji used this opportunity to create a Joy in Work Task Force whose focus was on “pebbles not boulders” to achieve some quick wins. “We conducted multiple engagement sessions exploring wellness, trust, and moral distress,” recalled Dr. Kanji. “We gathered anonymous input via “What … Read More
VMDAS celebrates members’ milestones and achievements
VMDAS members gathered October 5th to celebrate medical staff achieving five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service at VCH. The evening was also a chance to honour those receiving VMDAS awards for 2026. VMDAS President Dr. Adam Meneghetti described the event as a chance to come together to recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions to VCH and to patient care. “Whether you have been here … Read More
Aligning MSA and health authority priorities
VPSA board and staff meet regularly with VCH senior leaders to develop a collaborative relationship between medical staff and the health authority. The September meeting included updates from both VMDAS/VPSA and Vancouver Acute senior leaders. September meeting summary VMDAS is preparing for its annual awards in October, which include length of service recognition, which is coordinated with Medical Affairs. Vancouver Community physicians who are no longer licensed are now categorized … 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
VA Provider Digital Health Committee – September meeting summary
The VA Provider Digital Health (DHC) Committee meets regularly; members work to identify Cerner changes that would be most helpful to providers. VPSA provides sessional funding to the physician representatives on the committee for time spent in meetings and doing other committee work. On the agenda for the September meeting: AI Scribe, tokens, a Dialpad update, and the communication project. AI Scribe The Oracle AI Scribe pilot is showing moderate … Read More