Engaging the people of Alberta is essential to embed the core principles of patient- and family-centred care into the work of the Primary Care Alberta (PCA).
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PCA's Virtual Patient Engagement Network (VPEN) includes patients, families, caregivers and citizens from across Alberta. Patients and families are engaged as partners to inform priorities and co-design integration solutions. This ensures solutions developed and implemented by zones, community health providers, and Primary Care Networks are patient- and family-centred and shaped by the needs of patients, residents, families, caregivers and all Albertans.
As an Albertan, your voice and experience are important to us. Join us as a registered volunteer to become a patient/family advisor, partnering improvement projects, as a member of an advisory committee, participate in virtual consultations, assist with the review and development of patient resources and partner on research grants.
Join the VPEN list as a Patient / Family Advisor: Submit an Online Volunteer Application
Interested members of the public can join the VPEN distribution list to receive regular monthly updates.
Join the VPEN list as a Community Member: Email patient.engagement.pca@primarycarealberta.ca
The Primary Care Alberta Virtual Patient Engagement Network (VPEN) connects patients, families and caregivers with people and teams working across the Alberta health system. Our goal is to bring the patient voice and experience into our work, creating connections and fostering collaboration with primary healthcare and other partners.
Patient and family advisors are matched with projects and initiatives that best fit their experiences, interests and availability. These partnerships foster collaborative work with patients, families, frontline staff, clinicians and leaders co-designing healthcare integration solutions.
Learn More: What is PCA-VPEN Handout
Patient Advisors Recruitment Support: PCA-VPEN Recruitment Package
Patient and family advisors have contributed to a diverse range of health care initiatives, ensuring our work is patient and family centred.
