Join the Community Engagement Advisory Network (CEAN)

About the Community Engagement Advisory Network (CEAN)

Formed in 2009, the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Community Engagement Advisory Network (CEAN, pronounced keen) is a group of public volunteers (residents, patients, clients and family members) who are engaged in quality improvement with VCH.

CEAN members and their families receive healthcare in the areas that VCH serves and help us consider their perspective when we are planning our services.

The common driver in all the projects involving CEAN members is that patient and public input improves the decisions we make, the quality of care, and ultimately, health outcomes.

Who can get involved?

Membership is open to community members who are:

• Over the age of 19 years
• Living or working in the VCH health region
• Not employed directly by VCH

Why get involved?

• To share your knowledge and experience
• To make a difference by helping to improve healthcare
• To meet others who want to influence change
• To have opportunities to learn new skills and use your existing skills
• To be part of an award-winning network

What might your involvement look like?

• Focus Groups
• Surveys
• Document reviews
• Advisory committees
• Workshops
• Forums
• Training

How do you join CEAN?

Adults who live or work within Vancouver Coastal Health’s regional boundaries can participate in CEAN activities. If you are interested in joining the Community Engagement Advisory Network, register on the page and our team will get back to you in the next few days to schedule a brief phone interview and schedule you for an orientation session. If you are interested in inquiring about our other activities, contact us at ce@vch.ca.

Please note: VCH Employees are not able to join CEAN.