"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.
"This report summarizes the evaluation of the multidisciplinary care provider grants in White Rock-South Surrey through A GP for Me. The grants allowed practices to hire registered nurses (RN) or licensed practical nurses (LPN) or increase the hours of those already working in the practices."
This report summarizes the evaluation of the multidisciplinary care provider grants in White Rock-South Surrey through A GP for Me. The grants allowed practices to hire registered nurses (RN) or licensed practical nurses (LPN) or increase the hours of those already working in the practices.
"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.
"This is an example of a PCN Operations Group Decision-Making Template. It was created by the Central Okanagan PCN Operations Group and can be used as a template or guide for other groups."
This is an example of a PCN Operations Group Decision-Making Template. It was created by the Central Okanagan PCN Operations Group and can be used as a template or guide for other groups.
"This document shows an example of a PCN Steering Committee's shared purpose. It was created by the Comox Valley PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs."
This document shows an example of a PCN Steering Committee's shared purpose. It was created by the Comox Valley PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs.
"This document shows an example of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a PCN clinic. It was created by the Central Okanagan PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs."
This document shows an example of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a PCN clinic. It was created by the Central Okanagan PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs.
"This document shows an example of a cultural safety and humility framework for a PCN. It was created by the Chilliwack and Fraser Health Rural PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs."
This document shows an example of a cultural safety and humility framework for a PCN. It was created by the Chilliwack and Fraser Health Rural PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs.
"This document is an overview of a First Nations and Aboriginal Primary Care Network (FNAPCN). This collaboration is held by the Aboriginal program of Vancouver Coastal Health. Content may be reproduced without written permission provided the source is fully acknowledged and can be used by other PCNs as a resource for collaboration."
This document is an overview of a First Nations and Aboriginal Primary Care Network (FNAPCN). This collaboration is held by the Aboriginal program of Vancouver Coastal Health. Content may be reproduced without written permission provided the source is fully acknowledged and can be used by other PCNs as a resource for collaboration.
"This document shows an example of a PCN NinP Admin Manual. It was created by thePort Alberni PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs."
"This document shows an example of a PCN Pharmacist in Practice Manual. It was created by thePort Alberni PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs."
This document shows an example of a PCN Pharmacist in Practice Manual. It was created by thePort Alberni PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs.
"This document shows an example of a PCN Pharmacist Admin Manual. It was created by thePort Alberni PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs."
This document shows an example of a PCN Pharmacist Admin Manual. It was created by thePort Alberni PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs.
"This document shows an example of a change and engagment framework for a PCN. It was created by the Comox Valley PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs."
This document shows an example of a change and engagment framework for a PCN. It was created by the Comox Valley PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs.
"This document shows an example of a engagement strategy for a PCN. It was created by the Vancouver PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs."
This document shows an example of a engagement strategy for a PCN. It was created by the Vancouver PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs.