"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.
"The Collaborative Toolbox is a ‘one stop shop’ of tools and resources created and curated by members of the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use (CYMHSU) Collaborative. Whether you’re interested in working with local schools, planning events, implementing the new ER protocol in your local hospital, or ACEs in your practice, the tools and resources are all available. The goal is to make it easy to share successful strategies for CYMHSU from anywhere in the province."
The Collaborative Toolbox is a ‘one stop shop’ of tools and resources created and curated by members of the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use (CYMHSU) Collaborative. Whether you’re interested in working with local schools, planning events, implementing the new ER protocol in your local hospital, or ACEs in your practice, the tools and resources are all available. The goal is to make it easy to share successful strategies for CYMHSU from anywhere in the province.
"This report is mandatory for all Divisions to submit at the end of FY2018/19 together with the audited financial statement. The learnings from the infrastructure funding template, combined with the quantitative and qualitative data Divisions will be providing via the Impact Measurement Framework, will help demonstrate the scope and impact of divisions across the province."
This report is mandatory for all Divisions to submit at the end of FY2018/19 together with the audited financial statement. The learnings from the infrastructure funding template, combined with the quantitative and qualitative data Divisions will be providing via the Impact Measurement Framework, will help demonstrate the scope and impact of divisions across the province.
"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.
"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 presentation was used during the GPSC Summit 2019 webinar series. The session set out principles and practices for inclusion and diversity; and a discussion around creating safe spaces, and improving primary health care delivery for diverse groups."
This presentation was used during the GPSC Summit 2019 webinar series. The session set out principles and practices for inclusion and diversity; and a discussion around creating safe spaces, and improving primary health care delivery for diverse groups.
"The recording from the Inclusion & Diversity in Health Care Delivery session held during the GPSC Summit 2019 webinar series. This session touched on the principles and practices for inclusion and diversity; and how best to create safe spaces, and improve primary health care delivery for diverse groups."
The recording from the Inclusion & Diversity in Health Care Delivery session held during the GPSC Summit 2019 webinar series. This session touched on the principles and practices for inclusion and diversity; and how best to create safe spaces, and improve primary health care delivery for diverse groups.
"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).
"This toolkit provides information and statistics about Live 5-2-1-0; ways to support clients in living 5-2-1-0; and practical, fun ideas and resources to live 5-2-1-0."
This toolkit provides information and statistics about Live 5-2-1-0; ways to support clients in living 5-2-1-0; and practical, fun ideas and resources to live 5-2-1-0.
"The FPSC has endorsed one-time funding for minor tenant improvements to family physician owned/leased clinics participating in their local Primary Care Networks (PCNs). The FPSC and the Ministry of Health are continuing to collaborate and support all PCN Wave 1 and 2 communities to lead the implementation, spread and sustainability of team-based care within the context of Patient Medical Homes and Primary Care Networks. This document provides the guidelines around funding."
The FPSC has endorsed one-time funding for minor tenant improvements to family physician owned/leased clinics participating in their local Primary Care Networks (PCNs). The FPSC and the Ministry of Health are continuing to collaborate and support all PCN Wave 1 and 2 communities to lead the implementation, spread and sustainability of team-based care within the context of Patient Medical Homes and Primary Care Networks. This document provides the guidelines around funding.
"The FPSC has endorsed one-time funding for minor tenant improvements to family physician owned/ leased clinics participating in their local Primary Care Networks (PCNs). The FPSC and the Ministry of Health are continuing to collaborate and support all PCN Wave 1 and 2 communities to lead the implementation, spread and sustainability of team-based care within the context of Patient Medical Homes and Primary Care Networks. This template is to be used by Divisions when reporting on the Minor Tenant Improvement funding within 3 months of completing the minor tenant improvements."
The FPSC has endorsed one-time funding for minor tenant improvements to family physician owned/ leased clinics participating in their local Primary Care Networks (PCNs). The FPSC and the Ministry of Health are continuing to collaborate and support all PCN Wave 1 and 2 communities to lead the implementation, spread and sustainability of team-based care within the context of Patient Medical Homes and Primary Care Networks. This template is to be used by Divisions when reporting on the Minor Tenant Improvement funding within 3 months of completing the minor tenant improvements.