"This case study is broken into the following main sections: 1) overview of case study approach, 2) Overview of Boundary PoC design and implementation, 3) Key outcomes achieved to date, 4) Key Boundary PoC successes, 5) Key enablers of success in the Boundary PoC process, 6) Key Boundary PoC challenges; and 7) Conclusions and recommendations."
This case study is broken into the following main sections: 1) overview of case study approach, 2) Overview of Boundary PoC design and implementation, 3) Key outcomes achieved to date, 4) Key Boundary PoC successes, 5) Key enablers of success in the Boundary PoC process, 6) Key Boundary PoC challenges; and 7) Conclusions and recommendations.
"Prior to changing to a virtual Summit, all Divisions were asked to share their stories, projects, innovations, and learnings to be included in a set of rotating slides that would run throughout the event. This is the end result of what was submitted but unfortunately not showcased as the in-person event was cancelled."
Prior to changing to a virtual Summit, all Divisions were asked to share their stories, projects, innovations, and learnings to be included in a set of rotating slides that would run throughout the event. This is the end result of what was submitted but unfortunately not showcased as the in-person event was cancelled.
"The PMH Most Significant Change Evaluation describes the changes that resulted from Patient Medical Home (PMH) strategies such as the implementation of team-based care with allied health professionals (i.e., pharmacists and social workers), and clarifies the values held by different stakeholders in primary care transformation. The executive summary contains priority next steps for system actors (GPSC, Divisions, and FPs) to address."
The PMH Most Significant Change Evaluation describes the changes that resulted from Patient Medical Home (PMH) strategies such as the implementation of team-based care with allied health professionals (i.e., pharmacists and social workers), and clarifies the values held by different stakeholders in primary care transformation. The executive summary contains priority next steps for system actors (GPSC, Divisions, and FPs) to address.
"The PMH Most Significant Change Evaluation describes the changes that resulted from Patient Medical Home (PMH) strategies such as the implementation of team-based care with allied health professionals (i.e., pharmacists and social workers). By collecting, sharing, and reflecting on PMH stories from across BC, this project identifies common and different values held by different stakeholder groups in the BC health system."
The PMH Most Significant Change Evaluation describes the changes that resulted from Patient Medical Home (PMH) strategies such as the implementation of team-based care with allied health professionals (i.e., pharmacists and social workers). By collecting, sharing, and reflecting on PMH stories from across BC, this project identifies common and different values held by different stakeholder groups in the BC health system.
"This document examines the financial impact of the work environment of a Nurse Practitioner (NP) on Vancouver Coastal Health’s (VCH) budget. It evaluates the cost effectiveness of having the NP work from a General Practitioners (GP) clinic compared to the community healthcare clinic in the hospital. NPs are working in many different primary care areas, as a specialist or as generalist in a primary care setting. Compared to physicians, patient satisfaction and quality of care have been equal or higher than care provided by physicians. NPs are effective in the reduction of patient unattachment and reduction of emergency department (ED) visits. Although NPs take often more consultation time and sometimes conduct more preventative actions, their work can be comparable or even more effective compared to other providers.
This study hypothesized that the NP’s direct patient time and accessibility increases in the GP clinic, leading to a reduction of ED cost. ED and hospitalization cost of NP patients one year prior to attachment is compared with one year after attachment. Cost effectiveness is calculated by deducting incremental work environment cost by avoided ED and hospitalization cost."
This document examines the financial impact of the work environment of a Nurse Practitioner (NP) on Vancouver Coastal Health’s (VCH) budget. It evaluates the cost effectiveness of having the NP work from a General Practitioners (GP) clinic compared to the community healthcare clinic in the hospital. NPs are working in many different primary care areas, as a specialist or as generalist in a primary care setting. Compared to physicians, patient satisfaction and quality of care have been equal or higher than care provided by physicians. NPs are effective in the reduction of patient unattachment and reduction of emergency department (ED) visits. Although NPs take often more consultation time and sometimes conduct more preventative actions, their work can be comparable or even more effective compared to other providers.
This study hypothesized that the NP’s direct patient time and accessibility increases in the GP clinic, leading to a reduction of ED cost. ED and hospitalization cost of NP patients one year prior to attachment is compared with one year after attachment. Cost effectiveness is calculated by deducting incremental work environment cost by avoided ED and hospitalization cost.
"Article to raise awareness about Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Powell River.
To support better care for patients, the Powell River Division and Vancouver Coastal Health piloted a new program to refer patients with chronic conditions to a nurse practitioner. Nurse practitioners can order and interpret diagnostic tests, make medical diagnoses, prescribe some medications, perform specific procedures, and refer to medical specialists."
Article to raise awareness about Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Powell River.
To support better care for patients, the Powell River Division and Vancouver Coastal Health piloted a new program to refer patients with chronic conditions to a nurse practitioner. Nurse practitioners can order and interpret diagnostic tests, make medical diagnoses, prescribe some medications, perform specific procedures, and refer to medical specialists.
"Roadmap handout from one of several table discussion during the Building a System of Primary Care: Regional Partnership Perspectives session at the GPSC Spring Summit 2017."
Roadmap handout from one of several table discussion during the Building a System of Primary Care: Regional Partnership Perspectives session at the GPSC Spring Summit 2017.
"Presentation going over Primary Care Home trajectory in BC including health spending vs. outcomes across the province and nationally. The presentation provides an overview of the role of the KB Collaborative Services Committee (CSC) plays in implementing the Primary Care Home (PCH)."
Presentation going over Primary Care Home trajectory in BC including health spending vs. outcomes across the province and nationally. The presentation provides an overview of the role of the KB Collaborative Services Committee (CSC) plays in implementing the Primary Care Home (PCH).
"A presentation on PMH/PCH in the Kootenay Boundary including a Change Acceleration Plan, KB CSC Spectrum of Member Issue Engagement & Decision Making, and Risks and Pitfalls of PHC for Community, Physicians, and IH Staff."
A presentation on PMH/PCH in the Kootenay Boundary including a Change Acceleration Plan, KB CSC Spectrum of Member Issue Engagement & Decision Making, and Risks and Pitfalls of PHC for Community, Physicians, and IH Staff.
"A presentation from the GPSC Summit 2018 on how divisions, health system partners, health professionals, and patients can get support from BC’s Primary Health Care Research Network to advance their health care innovations."
A presentation from the GPSC Summit 2018 on how divisions, health system partners, health professionals, and patients can get support from BC’s Primary Health Care Research Network to advance their health care innovations.
"This report provides a summary of information from the discussions at the Regional Round Table in Castlegar on May 12, 2011, and an outline of the next steps."
This report provides a summary of information from the discussions at the Regional Round Table in Castlegar on May 12, 2011, and an outline of the next steps.
"This form, completed by the patient and MOA, is meant to provide information to the Kootenay Boundary Division on whether the patient was attached and whether they were referred to the clinic by the Kootenay Boundatry A GP for Me Hotline."
This form, completed by the patient and MOA, is meant to provide information to the Kootenay Boundary Division on whether the patient was attached and whether they were referred to the clinic by the Kootenay Boundatry A GP for Me Hotline.
"This email provides information to members of the Kootenay Boundary Division on the attachment mechanism work underway. It also requests information from physicians who are interested in participating."
This email provides information to members of the Kootenay Boundary Division on the attachment mechanism work underway. It also requests information from physicians who are interested in participating.
"These guidelines are intended to offer clarity about information sharing between GPs and community partners for Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) adult patients (non-urgent care).
They were prepared to exist within the context of current legislation, including two privacy laws:
1) The BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), which is the ‘private sector’ privacy law that covers the Delta Division of Family Practice, Doctors of BC, A GP for Me, health clinics, psychologists, GPs, counselors, and not-for-profit organizations, etc., and
2) The BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), the ‘public sector’ law, which applies to the Ministry of Health and Health Authorities."
These guidelines are intended to offer clarity about information sharing between GPs and community partners for Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) adult patients (non-urgent care).
They were prepared to exist within the context of current legislation, including two privacy laws:
1) The BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), which is the ‘private sector’ privacy law that covers the Delta Division of Family Practice, Doctors of BC, A GP for Me, health clinics, psychologists, GPs, counselors, and not-for-profit organizations, etc., and
2) The BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), the ‘public sector’ law, which applies to the Ministry of Health and Health Authorities.