Message from the Chair of the Board
The Board of the College of Optometrists of British Columbia is pleased to present its 2022-2024 Strategic Plan.
The plan was developed collaboratively by Board members and College staff. The strategic plan represents the College’s commitment to ensure that regulated Optometrists deliver qualified, safe, and ethical care to their patients in a culturally sensitive manner, in order to protect the well being of the public.
Building on the strong foundation and a long history of high standards of regulation, the College will continue to protect and serve the public by guiding and regulating the profession of Optometry in British Columbia.
-Dr. Sally Donaldson, Board Chair
STRATEGY AT A GLANCE
2022 – 2024
Our Mandate
Our mandate is to serve and protect all British Columbians, ensuring that regulated Optometrists deliver qualified, safe, and ethical care to their patients.
Our Vision
To achieve the highest level of optometric care, delivered in a safe, ethical, effective, and culturally sensitive manner in order to protect the well being of the public.
Our Commitment
We will facilitate the well-being of the public by guiding and regulating the profession of Optometry in British Columbia.
STRATEGIC GOALS 2022-2024
Goal 1: Patient Centered Care
The public is protected , and patient care enhanced, by ensuring registrants work collaboratively with other health care professions, to deliver professional, evidence based, effective and ethical services in a culturally safe environment.
Goal 2: Culture of Safety and Humility
All registrants and staff are aware of the impacts of systemic racism and are working to create safe and welcoming environments.
Goal 3: Environmental Stewards
The CDOBC office is an example, for registrant’s offices and other colleges, who want to learn about opportunities to become a net-0 carbon emitter
Goal 4: Regulatory Modernization
The right kind and quality of collaborative relationships are in place to support modernization of health profession regulation