Member participation in Vancouver Division of Family Practice's Primary Care Network (PCN) Steering Committees is guided by a set of governance documents that outline expectations, responsibilities, and standards of conduct.
These resources support transparency, accountability, and collaboration across all PCN Steering Committees.
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Last updated: 15 July 2025
PCN Steering Committee Governance Documents
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Purpose: Defines the mandate, structure, and responsibilities of the six PCN Steering Committees.
Scope: Strategic oversight of service plan evolution and PCN-specific initiatives. Committee member attestation required.
Last Updated: 11 July 2025.
Key Elements:
Purpose: Defines the mandate, structure, and responsibilities of the six PCN Steering Committees.
Scope: Strategic oversight of service plan evolution and PCN-specific initiatives.
Last Updated: 11 July 2025.
Key Elements:
- Physician-led, community-informed governance.
- Decision-making by consensus or majority.
- Membership includes providers, Indigenous reps, patients, and partners.
- Supported by VDOFP Backbone staff.
- Annual review and amendment process.
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Purpose: Sets expectations for respectful, ethical, and collaborative behaviour.
Scope: Ensure transparency and integrity in PCN Steering Committee decision-making by identifying, disclosing, and managing conflicts of interest. Committee member attestation required.
Last Updated: 11 July 2025
Core Principles:
Purpose: Sets expectations for respectful, ethical, and collaborative behaviour.
Last Updated: 11 July 2025
Core Principles:
- Respect, inclusivity, professionalism, and accountability.
- Active participation and confidentiality.
- Compliance with VDOFP policies.
- Includes: Conflict of Interest Policy and Removal Policy.
- Members must disclose conflicts and may be removed for non-participation or disruptive behaviour.
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Purpose: Ensures compliance with BC’s PIPA and VDOFP’s privacy standards.
Scope: Applies to all Committee members, indefinitely, beyond their term. Committee member attestation required.
Last Updated: 1 June 2025
Key Commitments:
Purpose: Ensures compliance with BC’s PIPA and VDOFP’s privacy standards.
Scope: Applies to all Committee members, indefinitely, beyond their term. Committee member attestation required.
Last Updated: 1 June 2025
Key Commitments:
- Access and use information only on a need-to-know basis.
- No unauthorized disclosure of personal, health, or business information.
- Breaches must be reported immediately.
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