Patient Partner Needed: BC Renal Hemodialysis Committee
Overview
The BC Renal Hemodialysis Committee works to enable optimal care for patients who receive hemodialysis therapy in BC. It involves developing and facilitating the implementation of a common, person-centred and cost-effective approach to hemodialysis care across the province. Committee membership includes patient partners, clinical, administrative and technology leaders from provincial and regional health authorities and BC Renal. Members work together by sharing their perspectives to enhance strategic planning and improvement of hemodialysis care. Patient partners are instrumental in guiding future work as we strive to optimize quality of life for patients living with chronic kidney disease.
BC Renal will work together with all members in decision making, developing alternatives and solutions, and include your recommendations into each decision as much as possible.
Commitment
• Meetings every 2 months; 1-1.5 hours each via Teams video conference (usually on Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 11:00 am) or in-person (half day) during typical work day hours (9 am to 5 pm)
• The first meeting will be held on June 25 from 9:30 am – 11:00 am; term membership will be for three years with possibility of extension.
Compensation
Expenses for travel and accommodation, if needed, will be reimbursed.
Read More: http://www.bcrenal.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Pt_Enga-HD%20Committee.pdfÂ
Eligibility
- Person (patients or family caregivers) who are currently receiving hemodialysis treatment at a hospital-based or community dialysis unit in BC
- Experience working and sharing perspectives with diverse groups of people
- A strong interest in partnering and working together with health professionals to improve the quality of life of people living with chronic kidney disease
BC Renal is hoping to recruit diverse voices and welcome patient partners of various ages, genders, kidney disease experiences, and cultural backgrounds from across the province.
