"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.
"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.
"The Provincial Evaluation Framework for the Patient Medical Home initiative includes the use of Most Significant Change (MSC) methodology. This document provides information on the guidelines surrounding MSC."
The Provincial Evaluation Framework for the Patient Medical Home initiative includes the use of Most Significant Change (MSC) methodology. This document provides information on the guidelines surrounding MSC.
"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.
"Part 3 of the audio recording from the Keynote presentation on High-Functioning Networks. This section surrounds Network Governance, Leadership & Management."
Part 3 of the audio recording from the Keynote presentation on High-Functioning Networks. This section surrounds Network Governance, Leadership & Management.
"Part 5 of the audio recording from the Keynote presentation on High-Functioning Networks. This section surrounds Network Evaluation, and features Q&A from the audience."
Part 5 of the audio recording from the Keynote presentation on High-Functioning Networks. This section surrounds Network Evaluation, and features Q&A from the audience.
"Introduction to key network concepts, emphasizing the importance of relationships, governance/leadership, stages of development, evaluation, and what contributes to success or failure. Gaps in research were shared too during the presentation at the Divisions Learning Session 2019."
Introduction to key network concepts, emphasizing the importance of relationships, governance/leadership, stages of development, evaluation, and what contributes to success or failure. Gaps in research were shared too during the presentation at the Divisions Learning Session 2019.