VPSA board and staff meet monthly with VCH senior leaders. The focus of the September meeting was an overview of VCH’s anti-racism strategy, as well as updates on medical staff orientation and on the work of the VA/VC Physician Wellness Steering Committee. VCH’s Anti-Racism Strategy VCH’s Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Susanna Tam gave an update on the strategy and ways the health authority is currently working to engage … Read More
VPSA’s CST Task Group: Working to support you
With the implementation of Clinical Systems and Transformation just around the corner, VPSA’s CST Task Group is offering additional supports for physician members. The group, which includes Chair Dr. Raheem Kherani along with Drs. Fahreen Dossa, Geoffrey Law and Darren Lee, meets monthly with Vancouver Acute’s CST Medical Leadership team to discuss ways to assist you as well as to voice your concerns and feedback. “I am pleased to be … Read More
August VPSA/VCH leaders meeting focuses on Indigenous cultural safety
VPSA board and staff meet monthly with VCH senior leaders. The August meeting centred on the newly formed VPSA EPIC Task Group with additional updates on diversity, equity and inclusion as well as CST implementation. Engaging Physicians in Indigenous Cultural Safety (EPIC) Task Group It’s well known that our province’s Indigenous peoples have worse health outcomes than its non-Indigenous citizens. The systemic racism that exists in our health system and … Read More
VPSA funds support DEI leadership mentoring pilot program
Many of us can think back on a person who made a positive impact on our careers. Mentors can provide advice, wisdom, and encouragement, as well as new skills and institutional knowledge. For physicians diversifying their careers and/or those seeking leadership opportunities, having a mentor can facilitate growth and development. The VCH Medical Staff Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee launched a nine-month DEI leadership mentoring pilot program in 2021/22. The … Read More
VPSA Strategic Plan progress report
Since publishing its new strategic plan in February 2022, VPSA board members, volunteers, and staff have been making significant progress in achieving the plan’s objectives. The plan, which guides VPSA’s actions through until 2024, has four priorities: Increase member engagement and support, especially with under-represented departments. Improve member physician engagement with Vancouver Coastal Health leadership. Implement robust performance management, monitoring and evaluation systems, and succession planning throughout VPSA. Develop comprehensive … Read More