In light of the upcoming National Indigenous Peoples Day, VPSA’s Engaging Physicians in Indigenous Cultural (EPIC) Safety Task Group is honoured to share information about EPIC, its goals and purpose. Indigenous peoples across Canada face many challenges in their daily lives that impact their health and well-being. This is reflected in the poor health outcomes and social problems that are disproportionate to other populations. The objectives of EPIC are to … Read More
VA Provider Digital Health Committee – June 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 June meeting: provider handover, tokens work, Teams pilot, and a chance to reflect on the committee’s accomplishments over the past year. Provider … Read More
Bowling strikes a chord with members
Some 85 members and their families and friends attended our May 30th bowling event in downtown Vancouver. It was the second time VPSA’s Community Building & Wellness Task Group has hosted bowling and, by all accounts, won’t be the last. Here’s what the 18 members who took the post-event survey told us…. 89 per cent of respondents had a chance to connect with a medical staff member they already knew. … Read More
VA Provider Digital Health Committee – Member feedback on group’s efficacy plus May meeting summary
VA Provider Digital Health Committee – Member feedback on group’s efficacy plus May 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 nine physician representatives on the committee for time spent in meetings and doing other committee work. Member feedback VPSA surveyed committee members regarding the group’s work for … Read More
Questions about patient scans raised at VMDAS quarterly meeting
Amazing things can happen when you have the right people in the right place at the right time. So it was when VMDAS members met in person and online to learn more about patient access to imaging at the association’s May 25th quarterly meeting. The session, hosted by VMDAS President Dr. Adam Meneghetti and entitled Why can’t my patient get a scan? Imaging Access in 2026 and Beyond, featured guests … Read More