We all know it’s coming, and we all know we need to prepare. VPSA’s CST Task Group is working closely with VCH to present sessions to help us get ready. A recent townhall featured presentations by VCH and PHC Chief Medical Information Officer Dr. Eric Grafstein and PHC CST Physician Lead Dr. Charles Lo. CST Senior Manager, Provider Engagement & Adoption, Max Besworth also provided a demo and overview of … Read More
“Medicine is a team sport”
Every few months, physicians who have been identified as wellness champions for their departments or divisions gather to share updates on their VPSA-funded projects. The meetings, which are hosted by the VA/VC Physician Wellness Steering Committee, also feature presentations. In May, Dr. Colin West, director of the Mayo Clinic’s Program on Physician Well-Being, was the guest speaker. For his talk to our wellness champions, Dr. West focused on the Mayo … Read More
VPSA funding supports transition policy for adolescent patients with type 1 diabetes
For patients moving from adolescent to adult care, there are often no transition policies to make the change smoothly. For patients with type 1 diabetes, this can result in acute complications, chronic morbidity, and premature mortality. “The lack of coordination between pediatric diabetes teams and adult hospitals has led to many patients dropping out of medical care as they graduate from their pediatric providers,” said endocrinologist Dr. Joseph Leung. “Other … Read More
April SLT meeting focuses on DEI and CST
VPSA board and staff meet monthly with VCH senior leaders. The focus of the April meeting was our common interests of diversity, equity and inclusion as well as the implementation of CST. DEI update Regional Medical Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Dr. Joy Masuhara and Director, DEI, Susanna Tam provided an overview of the program and its latest goals. The VCH board has endorsed the strategies the committee needs to … Read More
Making the leap from clinical work to administrative leadership
As a kinesiology student, Michelle de Moor applied for a weekend ECG tech position at Royal Columbian Hospital. That decision set her on a career path that culminated recently in her confirmation as Vancouver Acute Service’s new vice president. “It was my first exposure to a hospital working environment and I was inspired,” recalled Michelle at a recent VPSA Dinner with Leaders event. “I knew then that I wanted to … Read More