New practice launched with CST Cerner connecting more Indigenous patients with cultural resources. Watch the video.
The Indigenous Self-Identification practice was first implemented at Providence Health Care in 2016, and was embedded into Providence’s initial CST Cerner go-live in November 2019. It offers a way for patients to confidentially and voluntarily self-identify as Indigenous: First Nations, Inuit or Métis upon arrival at a health care site.
Indigenous Health leaders describe how Indigenous Self-Identification helps to fulfill the health organization mandate of providing culturally-safe care. (L to R): Sherri Di Lallo, Director, Indigenous Health, BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital, Provincial Wellness Services and Lori Quinn, Operations Director – Emergency, Trauma & ICU (previously Director, Indigenous Patient Experience, VCH).
This new video features Lori Quinn, Operations Director – Emergency, Trauma & ICU (previously Director, Indigenous Patient Experience) VCH and Sherri Di Lallo, Director, Indigenous Health, BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital, Provincial Health Services Authority. The leaders discuss the importance of ISI rolling out as part of the Clinical & Systems Transformation (CST) project (learn more).
With the help of the ISI practice and the Indigenous Wellness and Reconciliation team, more Indigenous patients are being connected to resources and traditional cultural supports. These may include sacred spaces, smudging and traditional medicines, and more.
We encourage you to share this video with your colleagues. Stay tuned for more resources to support with the ISI practice coming your way soon!
