VPSA board and staff meet monthly with VCH senior leaders. While the transition to CST was the main focus of the December 8 meeting, the group also discussed policy development and facilities for lactation at VCH, and was provided an update on the Special Services Committee’s site review and reporting process. CST update Dr. Raheem Kherani, chair of the VPSA CST Task Group, gave an overview of the ways the … Read More
Anesthesiology Department providing physicians with peer-to-peer support
Physician wellness hits close to home for anesthesiologist Dr. Asim Iqbal. Five years ago, he was experiencing vision loss in his left eye. The cause was high levels of cortisol brought on by stress. “I actually felt fine; I thought everything was OK,” recalled Dr. Iqbal. “But, as the eye doctor said, physiology doesn’t lie. I’d always thought of myself as a stoic person but that was no defense against … Read More
VPSA funding Vancouver Community Long-Term Care commensality group
There are 27 Long-Term Care Medical Coordinators working independently in their nursing homes throughout Vancouver Community. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, regular business meetings have been conducted online, and opportunities to meet in person are few and far between. “Medical Coordinators work in silos by the nature of their jobs, which is why I used to host quarterly in-person breakfast meetings,” said Medical Director of Long-Term Care for … Read More
New board candidates for confirmation
Three members have stepped up to be part of the VMDAS and VPSA boards. Their names will be included on the slate for members’ consideration at the December 12 AGM. Dr. Adam Meneghetti is standing for treasurer, Dr. Deborah Miller for secretary, and Dr. Fahreen Dossa as a member at large. Dr. Meneghetti is an Associate Division Head of General Surgery and an Assistant Program Director for the General Surgery … Read More
Diversity survey report establishes baseline DEI data
In fall 2020 the VCH Medical Staff Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee surveyed members to establish baseline DEI data. Over 15 per cent of VCH’s medical staff (475 respondents) took part; their contributions have provided rich qualitative data. The survey’s purpose was to ensure information is available to better support VCH physicians, nurse practitioners, midwives, and dentists to guide DEI efforts. Themes drawn from the survey have informed both the … Read More