BC Health Quality Awards: Calling All Leaders!

Posted on: June 4, 2024

From the Office of the Vice President, Quality, Research and Chief Nursing & Allied Health Officer.

Calling All Leaders!

This year marks the 15th annual BC Health Quality Awards, a fantastic opportunity to recognize and celebrate the exceptional work happening every day in Island Health.

Do you have a team member or team consistently exceeding expectations and making a real difference in healthcare delivery? Perhaps they've championed patient advocacy, implemented innovative practices that promote sustainability, or fostered a strong safety culture – their efforts deserve recognition!

Highlighting Excellence Across the Board

The awards program encompasses various categories, ensuring there's a perfect fit for your team’s outstanding achievements. These include:

  • Individual Excellence: Recognizing inspiring individuals who champion patient voices, advance quality improvement, and contribute to a strong safety culture.
  • Leadership: Highlighting exceptional leaders who collaborate with communities to co-design healthcare solutions.
  • Project Excellence: Celebrating innovative projects across five core care areas:
    • Optimizing the Early Years
    • Strengthening Health & Wellness
    • Returning to Health & Wellness
    • Living with Illness or Disability
    • Coping with Transition from Life
  • New Award Opportunity! This year, the BC Health Quality Awards have introduced the "Achievement in Sustainable Health Care" award. This recognizes teams who demonstrate leadership in environmentally friendly clinical practices and contribute to positive environmental change.

Showcase Your Team's Impact

Nominating your team for the BC Health Quality Awards offers a chance to:

  • Shine a spotlight on their dedication and contributions.
  • Boost team morale by recognizing their achievements.
  • Share best practices and inspire others across the organization.
  • Win a $2,500 sponsorship to support their ongoing work and share their learnings.

Deadline: Nominations close on June 30th, 2024, so don't delay!

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We encourage you to take the time to nominate your teams for these prestigious awards. Let's celebrate their dedication and showcase the outstanding work happening across our organization!