How We Work
As a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority, BCMHSUS shares PHSA’s purpose, vision, values and teachings.
Our program contributes to the shared goal of improving British Columbians' health by:
- Delivering high quality health services
- Coordinating and setting standards for selected province-wide specialized services
- Leading system-wide improvements and creating province-wide partnerships
- Implementing population and public health initiatives
- Advancing research and applying it to improve patient care, decision-making and planning
- Creating a learning culture and promoting the development of health care professionals through education and training
Our purpose
Inspire and unite specialized teams to create a healthier province for all.
Our vision
Boldly create an equitable, anti-racist and culturally safe health system where everyone thrives.
Our values
Compassion
We show empathy, care and compassion to those we serve and to one another. We believe that simple acts of kindness matter.
Respect
We honour the value and dignity of all individuals. We treat others the way they wish to be treated.
Equity
We recognize the advantages and disadvantages experienced by patients, families, caregivers, staff and communities. We strive to create just, equitable health systems and structures that continuously provide fair outcomes.
Courage
We are fearless in doing the right thing. We support each other in respectfully saying and doing hard things, including truth-telling. We call out colonialist practices that must be replaced to build an effective health system.
Innovation
We strive for province-wide solutions by embracing partnerships and teamwork. We listen, share knowledge and welcome opportunities to learn and grow.
Coast Salish Teachings
- Thee eat "Truth"
- Eyhh slaxin "Good medicine"
- Nuts a maht "We are one"
- Whax hooks in shqwalowin "Open your hearts and your minds"
- Kwum kwum stun shqwalowin "Make up your mind to be strong"
- Tee ma thit "Do your best"
Learn more about the Coast Salish teachings gifted to PHSA by knowledge keeper Sulksun (Shane Pointe).