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| Resource | Title | Description | Categories | Resource Type | |
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 | Publishing your QI work: SQUIRE template for BMJ Quality Report submission | Use this template for guidance on writing QI projects for publication.Show Description |  | Quality, Quality Safety & Value | Tools |
| Publishing your QI work: BMJ Quality Improvement Project Guide | Use this step by step workbook to guide you through a quality improvement project and help you to think about your particular contexts, ensuring that you undertake measured improvement and that you consider what you need to know. (Follows this paper on quality improvement in healthcare). | | Quality, Quality Safety & Value | Tools |
| Publishing your QI work: SQUIRE elements in the healthcare improvement literature | Explanation and elaboration of the SQUIRE (Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence) | | Quality, Quality Safety & Value | Tools |
| Serious Illness Conversations for High Risk Covid-19 Patients | A valuable resource for front-line physicians and health care workers. Show Description | | Innovation & Technology, Quality | Tools |
| Value-Based Healthcare in Canada: Opportunities for Advancement | This document examines the benefits of value-based investments, explores value-based funding models and procurement, and draws on Canadian and global experiences to build capacity for value-based healthcare transformations. Show Description | | Value Based Health Care | Recommended Reading |
 | A Blueprint for Physician Leadership in Transforming Canada’s Health Care System | Canadian Society of Physician Leaders White Paper The purpose of this white paper is to stimulate dialogue and action: to facilitate the development of an environment that will create the energy and commitment needed for physicians to take charge of their own future — on their own and in collaboration with their partners in the health care system. Show Description | | Leadership | Recommended Reading |
| Quality Learning Resources at Providence | Browse the PHC Learning and Quality Resource Centre for:
| | Quality | Connections, Learning, Tools |
| Specialist Services Committee (SSC) – Physician Leadership | The SSC is a Doctors of BC and BC Government collaborative partnership that supports BC-based Specialist Physicians with a number of programs to develop physician capacity. These include: The Physician Leadership Scholarship: Funding for physicians as certificants or fellows of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada who are actively and independently practicing in BC. Scholarship funding is available for course fees. Show Description | | Leadership | Connections, Funding, Learning, Mentors/Peers |
| Canadian Society of Physician Leaders (CSPL) | The “go to” organization for physician leaders. Provides support and development opportunities for Canadian physicians to help them succeed in their leadership and management roles in health care. Forums for education and networking, to expose physician leaders to quality leadership development programs and to provide membership-valued tools. A great resource for any physician considering or working in a leadership position at all levels of the Canadian health system. Show Description | | Leadership | Connections, Learning, Mentors/Peers, Tools |
| Canadian Conference on Physician Leadership | Annual Canadian event that brings together new and seasoned leaders for learning and inspiration. Recommended by Providence physicians. Show Description | | Leadership | Connections, Learning, Mentors/Peers |
| Leading at Providence | The Leading at Providence program provides learning for:
Registration is accessible online through the Learning Hub at: http://learninghub.phsa.ca/Learner/Home Show Description | | Leadership | Learning |
| Sauder Business School of Physician Leadership | Going into its 15th learning cohort in 2021, Providence Physicians who have participated in the past have spoken highly of the value of both the networking and learning. Applications are accepted from PHC physicians in current leadership positions or those with prior leadership experience. Expressions of interest should be sent to alevelt@providencehealth.bc.ca Show Description | | Leadership | Learning |
| Joule Physician Leadership Institute (a CMA company) | Aspiring leaders are encouraged to look at courses offered by Joule, the learning subsidiary of the Canadian Medical Association. A full course catalogue can be found here: https://joulecma.ca/learn Classroom and on-line learning courses include: Leading Change, Dollars and Sense, Effective Communications and Engaging Others. Show Description | | Leadership | Learning |
| BCPSQC – COVID-19 Through a Quality Lens (Webinar Series) | A series of distinct webinars, each one highlighting important learning that has emerged from a quality perspective during the health care response to the pandemic. The series aims to mobilize critical knowledge and enhance the understanding of the new normal moving forward. Show Description | | Quality | Learning, Mentors/Peers, Tools |
 | Innovate BC | Helps innovators in B.C. access funding, launch their ideas and connect with the experts they need to build companies. Includes up to $10,000 a year for new tech startups to hire a student for a new tech role. Scope includes: Programs to help technology start-ups grow and create jobs in B.C. A spectrum of business development and partnership opportunities. Support B.C. entrepreneurs and companies at all stages of growth, offering tools, resources and expert guidance. Builds the capacity of B.C. companies to access global markets and attract new investment. Curates and facilitates strong relationships between industry and B.C. public post-secondary institutions. Provides policy and program advice to government to foster innovation. Works with regional partners to ensure the benefits of technology and innovation are felt around the province. Show Description | | Innovation & Technology | Accelerator/Biz Dev, Connections, Funding, Mentors/Peers, Tools |