PPE for Downtown Eastside -
A COVID-19 QI Initiative
December, 2020 

This is an educational event that promotes mask-wearing for COVID-19 prevention to the downtown eastside community in Vancouver, BC. IHI UBC will be presenting evidence-based suggestions and statistics on the benefits of mask-wearing from the most current research available. 

IHI UBC will be collaborating with other organizations to donate 100-200 masks to the Union Gospel Mission, an organization that supports the downtown eastside community by providing meals, shelter, outreach and chaplaincy services to people struggling with poverty and addiction. We are hosting a design contest for the infographic that will be handed out along with the masks to residents of Union Gospel Mission. There will be a $50 prize awarded to the winner of the contest.

Thank you to everyone who participated!

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Congratulations to Alina Charissa for winning IHI UBC’s Infographic Design Contest for distribution in the DTES! 

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Expert panel: Substance use disorder
November 19th, 2020 

Substance use related deaths have been on the rise throughout the pandemic. So far this year, 909 people have died of an overdose in BC. As future healthcare providers it is our responsibility to provide high quality support to all patients, particularly those managing historically ignored and stigmatized medical conditions. If you would like to find out more how you can help patients who may struggle with substance use then you may be interested in our upcoming event! CAPSI x IHI are hosting a virtually panel discussion among a group of professionals working with this patient population. Panelists will share their experiences working with and supporting patients who struggle with substance use, as well as how they work with members of other healthcare disciplines to ensure optimal patient outcomes. 

Through the delivery of this event we aim to normalize the conversation surrounding substance use and promote a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
Get to know IHI UBC
September 17th, 2020 

Attend the Institute of Healthcare Improvement, UBC Chapter's first event of the year! Use this as an opportunity to get involved with our organization, understand more about what we stand for, listen to an amazing speaker, and have the chance to win some gift cards! 
 
Our guest speaker for this event will be Carolyn Canfield, who works globally as a citizen-patient to expand opportunities for patients, caregivers and communities to partner with healthcare professionals in research, teaching, improvement and governance. Arising from sudden widowhood after her husband's care failures in 2008, Carolyn’s full-time volunteering earned her recognition in 2014 as Canada’s first Patient Safety Champion and appointment as adjunct professor in UBC's Department of Family Practice. In addition to teaching in the undergraduate medical program and School of Nursing, Carolyn is a member of UBC Health Council and the Admissions Sub-committee of the Faculty of Medicine.
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Triple Aim Seminar
February 13, 2020 

​IHI Open School UBC Presents: 'The IHI Triple Aim Seminar', a seminar to discuss approaches for optimizing health systems performance. We will discuss improving the patience experience of care, improving the health of populations and ways we can reduce the per capita cost of healthcare.

What is Triple Aim?
The IHI Triple Aim is a framework developed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement that describes an approach to optimizing health system performance. It is IHI’s belief that new designs must be developed to simultaneously pursue three dimensions, which we call the “Triple Aim”:





​Conversations with Mentors
November 28, 2019 

WE invite you to our speed networking event on November 28th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at ICORD! You will be able to have 5-7 minute coffee style conversations with several like-minded individuals in this wonderful networking opportunity. After that you will be able to talk about your experience in the QI field.


​Recover Hope Seminar
October 17, 2019 

Guy Felicella survived 33 years of addiction and over 2 decades in the DTES where he was brought back to life 6 times. He escaped the grip of addiction and lives with his wife and two children. He works for the BCCSU and VCH Regional Addiction Programs and attends multiple school districts educating the public on the stigma that surrounds substance use. Guy is looking forward to continue to advocate for harm reduction and safe supply at this event and work towards removing the stigma!



Canadian Health Care Technology
March 1, 2019

IHI UBC organized the Canada Health Care Technology conference where med students could earn 25 IPE points as well as have the chance to watch inspiring speakers discuss about the application of data technology and health information technology in Canada's healthcare system!