This SHOP is open for business
SHOP (Shared Health Organizations Portal) is now the central access point for policies and clinical resources including decision support tools (DSTs) such as guidelines, protocols and procedures.
- SHOP replaces Regional PolicyNet and policies on VCH Connect.
- SHOP will link back to items that have not been moved to SHOP by March 29.
Your guide to a smooth transition
To ensure you know where to access policies and clinical resources during the transition, refer to these one-page guides by community of care:
- Where to Find Policies & Clinical Documents – Coastal
- Where to Find Policies & Clinical Documents – Richmond
- Where to Find Policies & Clinical Documents – Vancouver Acute
- Where to Find Policies & Clinical Documents – Vancouver Community
How to use SHOP
Refer to the SHOP Quick Reference Guide – How to Use the Site for details on using SHOP, including:
- Finding information on the SHOP home page;
- Navigating through SHOP; and
- Searching for documents, including performing advanced searches for documents and using filters to narrow search results.
The guide also includes information on how to view document information and related resources.
More information
- Access SHOP: shop.healthcare.bc.ca
- Download the SHOP Fact Sheet
Questions?
Policy related questions can be directed to policy@vch.ca and clinical resource questions to catherine.cairns@vch.ca.