"This document is the executive summary of the Burnaby DoFP Neighbourhood Networks case study. As part of GPSC commitment to the development of physician networks as a key component of primary care system change, the Burnaby DoFP Neighborhood Network case study explores the development and implementation of three neighborhood networks in Burnaby. The creation of neighborhood networks in Burnaby was prompted by family physicians who recognized the need to bring together family physicians from across local communities to increase their interconnectedness, provide opportunities for local Primary Care Network planning, and enable methods for sharing care with each other with the goal of improving patient access to medical care across Burnaby. Burnaby’s neighborhood networks have supported family physicians to connect socially, learn from each other, identify options for locum coverage and after-hours care, and support referrals to specialist care throughout the networks. Key outcomes: family physicians were able to increase patients’ access to care by referring patients to their family physician peers, expanding their use of locums, working on the development of an Urgent and Primary Care Clinic, and procuring additional healthcare resources for the neighborhood networks. A discussion of the neighborhood network's future goals and next steps is included."
This document is the executive summary of the Burnaby DoFP Neighbourhood Networks case study. As part of GPSC commitment to the development of physician networks as a key component of primary care system change, the Burnaby DoFP Neighborhood Network case study explores the development and implementation of three neighborhood networks in Burnaby. The creation of neighborhood networks in Burnaby was prompted by family physicians who recognized the need to bring together family physicians from across local communities to increase their interconnectedness, provide opportunities for local Primary Care Network planning, and enable methods for sharing care with each other with the goal of improving patient access to medical care across Burnaby. Burnaby’s neighborhood networks have supported family physicians to connect socially, learn from each other, identify options for locum coverage and after-hours care, and support referrals to specialist care throughout the networks. Key outcomes: family physicians were able to increase patients’ access to care by referring patients to their family physician peers, expanding their use of locums, working on the development of an Urgent and Primary Care Clinic, and procuring additional healthcare resources for the neighborhood networks. A discussion of the neighborhood network's future goals and next steps is included.
"This document details the full case study on the Burnaby DoFP Neighborhood Networks. As part of GPSC commitment to the development of physician networks as a key component of primary care system change, the Burnaby DoFP Neighborhood Network case study explores the development and implementation of three neighborhood networks in Burnaby. The creation of neighborhood networks in Burnaby was prompted by family physicians who recognized the need to bring together family physicians from across local communities to increase their interconnectedness, provide opportunities for local Primary Care Network planning, and enable methods for sharing care with each other with the goal of improving patient access to medical care across Burnaby. Burnaby’s neighborhood networks have supported family physicians to connect socially, learn from each other, identify options for locum coverage and after-hours care, and support referrals to specialist care throughout the networks. Key outcomes: family physicians were able to increase patients’ access to care by referring patients to their family physician peers, expanding their use of locums, working on the development of an Urgent and Primary Care Clinic, and procuring additional healthcare resources for the neighborhood networks. A discussion of the neighborhood network's future goals and next steps is included."
This document details the full case study on the Burnaby DoFP Neighborhood Networks. As part of GPSC commitment to the development of physician networks as a key component of primary care system change, the Burnaby DoFP Neighborhood Network case study explores the development and implementation of three neighborhood networks in Burnaby. The creation of neighborhood networks in Burnaby was prompted by family physicians who recognized the need to bring together family physicians from across local communities to increase their interconnectedness, provide opportunities for local Primary Care Network planning, and enable methods for sharing care with each other with the goal of improving patient access to medical care across Burnaby. Burnaby’s neighborhood networks have supported family physicians to connect socially, learn from each other, identify options for locum coverage and after-hours care, and support referrals to specialist care throughout the networks. Key outcomes: family physicians were able to increase patients’ access to care by referring patients to their family physician peers, expanding their use of locums, working on the development of an Urgent and Primary Care Clinic, and procuring additional healthcare resources for the neighborhood networks. A discussion of the neighborhood network's future goals and next steps is included.
"This document provides a brief overview of all the supports offered by the GPSC to support the transition of primary care practices to team based care."
This document provides a brief overview of all the supports offered by the GPSC to support the transition of primary care practices to team based care.
"Team-based care is being established by diverse groups such as practices and providers, communities, and health leaders planning primary care networks. This Guide to GPSC TBC Resources is for all audiences interested in developing and implementing TBC. The Guide provides tangible steps and support for all stages throughout the implementation and improvement of TBC, from engaging and exploring, preparing, implementing, and strengthening and sustaining TBC. Resources in the Guide include tools that can be used independently or with training or coaching opportunities described in the Guide."
Team-based care is being established by diverse groups such as practices and providers, communities, and health leaders planning primary care networks. This Guide to GPSC TBC Resources is for all audiences interested in developing and implementing TBC. The Guide provides tangible steps and support for all stages throughout the implementation and improvement of TBC, from engaging and exploring, preparing, implementing, and strengthening and sustaining TBC. Resources in the Guide include tools that can be used independently or with training or coaching opportunities described in the Guide.
"This is the executive summary for the Sunshine Coast Data Integration Case Study. The Sunshine Coast Data Integration Case Study explores work done to advance data integration across five primary care clinics using Med Access EMR. The project involved 38 family physicians on the Sunshine Coast who desired a technical solution to lacking information continuity for their patients, who they often see across multiple primary care settings with separate EMRs. While the project work stalled due to technical problems that emerged during the vendor engagement step, the case study offers previously unavailable insight into the expected project phases for large-scale data integration work, and typical challenges and enablers that might impede or maintain such initiatives."
This is the executive summary for the Sunshine Coast Data Integration Case Study. The Sunshine Coast Data Integration Case Study explores work done to advance data integration across five primary care clinics using Med Access EMR. The project involved 38 family physicians on the Sunshine Coast who desired a technical solution to lacking information continuity for their patients, who they often see across multiple primary care settings with separate EMRs. While the project work stalled due to technical problems that emerged during the vendor engagement step, the case study offers previously unavailable insight into the expected project phases for large-scale data integration work, and typical challenges and enablers that might impede or maintain such initiatives.
"This is the full case study report for the Sunshine Coast Data Integration Case Study. The Sunshine Coast Data Integration Case Study explores work done to advance data integration across five primary care clinics using Med Access EMR. The project involved 38 family physicians on the Sunshine Coast who desired a technical solution to lacking information continuity for their patients, who they often see across multiple primary care settings with separate EMRs. While the project work stalled due to technical problems that emerged during the vendor engagement step, the case study offers previously unavailable insight into the expected project phases for large-scale data integration work, and typical challenges and enablers that might impede or maintain such initiatives."
This is the full case study report for the Sunshine Coast Data Integration Case Study. The Sunshine Coast Data Integration Case Study explores work done to advance data integration across five primary care clinics using Med Access EMR. The project involved 38 family physicians on the Sunshine Coast who desired a technical solution to lacking information continuity for their patients, who they often see across multiple primary care settings with separate EMRs. While the project work stalled due to technical problems that emerged during the vendor engagement step, the case study offers previously unavailable insight into the expected project phases for large-scale data integration work, and typical challenges and enablers that might impede or maintain such initiatives.
"This Administration Handbook is designed to provide local divisions with guidance regarding all administrative matters and to enable a division to operate effectively. It is intended primarily for the person who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a division."
This Administration Handbook is designed to provide local divisions with guidance regarding all administrative matters and to enable a division to operate effectively. It is intended primarily for the person who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a division.
"This Governance Handbook has been written as a resource to assist the boards and supporting staff/consultants1 of Divisions of Family Practice in the delivery of governance leadership.
The purpose of this handbook is to:
Provide information about standard requirements and best practices for non-profit organizations
Identify the key roles and responsibilities of boards, directors and societies
Provide a tool to assist in orienting and training board members
Provide information about standard policies, along with some sample policies for the board to discuss and adapt to meet the Division’s unique needs
Provide information that will assist Divisions in developing their own board handbooks"
This Governance Handbook has been written as a resource to assist the boards and supporting staff/consultants1 of Divisions of Family Practice in the delivery of governance leadership.
The purpose of this handbook is to:
Provide information about standard requirements and best practices for non-profit organizations
Identify the key roles and responsibilities of boards, directors and societies
Provide a tool to assist in orienting and training board members
Provide information about standard policies, along with some sample policies for the board to discuss and adapt to meet the Division’s unique needs
Provide information that will assist Divisions in developing their own board handbooks
"This Financial Systems Handbook is designed to provide local divisions with guidance regarding all financial matters and to enable a division to manage funds effectively.
This handbook contains:
An overview of the elements of the financial system
The principles on which the financial system is based
The major activities related to planning, recording and reviewing finances, and
Processes and mechanisms for maintaining accountability for the finances of the organization."
This Financial Systems Handbook is designed to provide local divisions with guidance regarding all financial matters and to enable a division to manage funds effectively.
This handbook contains:
An overview of the elements of the financial system
The principles on which the financial system is based
The major activities related to planning, recording and reviewing finances, and
Processes and mechanisms for maintaining accountability for the finances of the organization.