A small sample of VMDAS and VPSA members responded to our recent survey regarding our Checkup e-newsletter. We thank those members who offered their feedback and we are now taking actions to address your suggestions. We were pleased to learn that 53 per cent of respondents read their Checkups every week, with a further 19 per cent reporting that they read them most weeks. Overall, 54 per cent were satisfied … Read More
February leaders’ meeting focuses on VPSA-VCH collaborations
VMDAS/VPSA board and staff meet regularly with VCH senior leaders to develop a collaborative relationship between medical staff and the health authority. The February meeting included follow ups on items from December’s meeting as well as the continuation of the Doctors of BC Facility Engagement annual review. Follow ups/old business VPSA Operations Director Andrew Pinfold met with UBC Hospital Operations Director Tracey Taulu to review the space being considered for … Read More
VGH lunches now shine spotlight on our providers
VPSA’s monthly physician lunches are a popular place to meet and chat with colleagues. They are also an opportunity to get to know more about other departments and providers so we don’t operate so much in silos. February’s lunch at VGH saw the launch of a VCH initiative to get to know our colleagues better. “A key takeaway from my meetings with some of the Vancouver Acute medical directors and … Read More
Profiling our task groups and committees: Projects Committee
VPSA’s Projects Committee oversees physician-led projects that increase collaboration amongst the physician community and with VCH. Funding of up to $5,000 per year is available through the committee’s Small Steps, Big Idea initiative. Committee members develop the process and criteria for selecting the projects and provide ongoing leadership and support to project leads. Dr. Nicolas Lenskyj chairs the committee. Its other members are Drs. Melanie Altas, Tong Lam, Colin Siu, … Read More
VPSA supports basic life support training
When Dr. Debra Miller heard about a pilot program offering physicians’ basic life support training, she jumped at the opportunity. She and her colleagues who work at the Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre at VGH eagerly responded to the offer from the VGH Simulation Centre. “Our patients have complex mental health and medical needs; they’re all ages; some are active drug users—they are at risk of having … Read More