"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.
"This case study employed four broad approaches to understand how PSP and the DoFP are working together to support the creation of networks. These approaches included:
1. A review of local documentation that focused on the relationship structure and current work taking place to support the development of FP networks.
2. A literature review which reviewed over 50 research articles, policy and position documents, guidelines, and best practices to focus on understanding how other groups across Canada and the developed world have worked together in primary care to create networks within primary care. These findings are available in Appendix 3.
3. Interviews with key stakeholders at a local, regional and provincial level to understand the various factors (i.e. political, environmental, technological, legal) influencing the development of FP networks in the Thompson Region and BC more broadly. The list of individuals interviewed is included in Appendix 1.
4. A survey of the members of the Thompson Region DoFP which asked questions on their current levels of networking and areas for which they see opportunities to network."
This case study employed four broad approaches to understand how PSP and the DoFP are working together to support the creation of networks. These approaches included:
1. A review of local documentation that focused on the relationship structure and current work taking place to support the development of FP networks.
2. A literature review which reviewed over 50 research articles, policy and position documents, guidelines, and best practices to focus on understanding how other groups across Canada and the developed world have worked together in primary care to create networks within primary care. These findings are available in Appendix 3.
3. Interviews with key stakeholders at a local, regional and provincial level to understand the various factors (i.e. political, environmental, technological, legal) influencing the development of FP networks in the Thompson Region and BC more broadly. The list of individuals interviewed is included in Appendix 1.
4. A survey of the members of the Thompson Region DoFP which asked questions on their current levels of networking and areas for which they see opportunities to network.
"This presentation was used during the GPSC Summit 2019 webinar series. It depicts the provincial road-map for digital health transformation and the use of collaborative networks to empower change."
This presentation was used during the GPSC Summit 2019 webinar series. It depicts the provincial road-map for digital health transformation and the use of collaborative networks to empower change.
"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.
"North Shore Division of Family Practice's presentation from the Divisions Learning Session 2019 describing their physician and leader wellness journey."
North Shore Division of Family Practice's presentation from the Divisions Learning Session 2019 describing their physician and leader wellness journey.
"The event summary from the Divisions Learning Session 2019. This document captures the key themes and highlights of the event, how it could be improved and next steps for Divisions."
The event summary from the Divisions Learning Session 2019. This document captures the key themes and highlights of the event, how it could be improved and next steps for Divisions.
"The Divisions Document of Intent (DOI) Template describes the roles and functions of the Divisions of Family Practice and the responsibilities of partners including Health Authorities, General Practice Services Committee, Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC in providing support for divisions in the context of the broader primary care system."
The Divisions Document of Intent (DOI) Template describes the roles and functions of the Divisions of Family Practice and the responsibilities of partners including Health Authorities, General Practice Services Committee, Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC in providing support for divisions in the context of the broader primary care system.
"The presentation used by the Comox Valley Division of Family Practice during the session on Engaging Indigenous Communities during the Divisions Learning Session 2019."
The presentation used by the Comox Valley Division of Family Practice during the session on Engaging Indigenous Communities during the Divisions Learning Session 2019.
"This is the executive summary of a three year project in the Boundary area of BC which began in 2016 to support the implementation of PMHs in five medical clinics, and the creation of a PCN connecting them and the health authority."
This is the executive summary of a three year project in the Boundary area of BC which began in 2016 to support the implementation of PMHs in five medical clinics, and the creation of a PCN connecting them and the health authority.