VPSA-funded projects are allowing physicians and their colleagues to advance patient care while building collegial relationships. Small Steps, Big Idea funds new initiatives as well as providing follow-up funding for projects being conducted in stages. One phased project is Understanding Healthcare Provider and Patient Experiences with Emergency Department Suboxone led by Dr. Jessica Moe. Phase 2 of the project is gathering stakeholder feedback, while also prioritizing planning for sustainability. Dr. … Read More
Anti-racism engagement at VCH
Racism in health care has a significant impact on you, your colleagues and patient outcomes. Racism and discrimination have impacts on staff mental and physical health and, in turn, affects the ability of staff to provide quality care to patients and clients. Through open and honest dialogue at our in-person and online engagement sessions and data from the engagement survey, we are gathering your feedback and ideas on actions we can … Read More
EPIC Task Group’s work highlighted at peer-to-peer learning session
The innovative work being done by members of the Engaging Physicians in Indigenous Cultural (EPIC) Safety Task Group was highlighted at a recent Doctors of BC Facility Engagement Initiative peer-to-peer knowledge sharing roundtable. Physicians from across the province gathered virtually to hear about the task group’s work as well as from other medical professionals working towards cultural safety. EPIC Task Group members Dr. Kendall Ho, Lori Quinn and Anne-Marie Jamin … Read More
Join the VMDAS/VPSA board
The nomination process is underway for the new board of the Vancouver Medical Dental and Allied Staff Association (VMDAS) and Vancouver Physician Staff Association (VPSA). If you have ever considered playing a role in fostering meaningful physician and allied staff representation to better serve patients, colleagues, and our health authority, please consider submitting your nomination. VMDAS/VPSA President Dr. Alison Harris and Vice President Dr. Ka Wai Cheung are entering the … Read More
Members cheer on Family-Friendly Lawn Bowling Event!
The sun shone and so did the faces of members and their families at our recent lawn bowling event. A big shout out to Dr. Lesley Wood, a member of VPSA’s Community Building & Wellness Task Group, for organizing the occasion. “The day was a great opportunity for physicians to meet and make connections with other physicians and their families,” said Dr. Wood. “We received great feedback and many requests … Read More