"A presentation from the GPSC Summit 2018 providing an overview of Provincial, Regional IM/IT progress, challenges, opportunities and next steps on the journey to an integrated system of care."
A presentation from the GPSC Summit 2018 providing an overview of Provincial, Regional IM/IT progress, challenges, opportunities and next steps on the journey to an integrated system of care.
"This email outlines the steps taken by the provincial divisions office to determine the possible impact of the new BC Societies Act on divisions and responds to the big questions around that impact."
This email outlines the steps taken by the provincial divisions office to determine the possible impact of the new BC Societies Act on divisions and responds to the big questions around that impact.
"This document provides responses to some of the most frequently asked questions about the changes to the BC Societies Act and the impact on divisions. The information does not constitute legal advice to specific Divisions or other societies. Divisions should consult with a qualified lawyer for legal advice concerning the specifics of their particular situation."
This document provides responses to some of the most frequently asked questions about the changes to the BC Societies Act and the impact on divisions. The information does not constitute legal advice to specific Divisions or other societies. Divisions should consult with a qualified lawyer for legal advice concerning the specifics of their particular situation.
"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.
"The Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice (FNW DoFP) will be working with the Fraser Health Authority (FHA), and Family Practice Clinics to introduce 32 Registered Nurses in Practice (RN in Practice) by Fall of 2020. This document has been created to aid in the standardization of the onboarding process."
The Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice (FNW DoFP) will be working with the Fraser Health Authority (FHA), and Family Practice Clinics to introduce 32 Registered Nurses in Practice (RN in Practice) by Fall of 2020. This document has been created to aid in the standardization of the onboarding process.
"The aim of this Governance Guidebook is to strengthen governance and leadership capacity among Divisions and MSAs across the province. It includes tools and resources to proactively develop and enhance effective governance practices. Divisions of Family Practice and Medical Staff Associations / Physician Societies are the intended audience of this Guidebook."
The aim of this Governance Guidebook is to strengthen governance and leadership capacity among Divisions and MSAs across the province. It includes tools and resources to proactively develop and enhance effective governance practices. Divisions of Family Practice and Medical Staff Associations / Physician Societies are the intended audience of this Guidebook.
"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
"The event summary from the GPSC Summit 2018. This document captures the highlights of the event, and finishes with a message from the GPSC Co-chairs about the future of primary care in BC."
The event summary from the GPSC Summit 2018. This document captures the highlights of the event, and finishes with a message from the GPSC Co-chairs about the future of primary care in BC.
"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.
"The report provides valuable lessons about the process of onboarding and integrating nurses into family practices (e.g. preparation prior to onboarding, building trust with team members). Initial outcomes related to attachment, access, and patient and provider experience are explored. While the findings in the report are primarily focused on the Nurse in Primary Care Practice program in Central Okanagan, the findings can be applied to any team-based care environment, regardless of funding model."
The report provides valuable lessons about the process of onboarding and integrating nurses into family practices (e.g. preparation prior to onboarding, building trust with team members). Initial outcomes related to attachment, access, and patient and provider experience are explored. While the findings in the report are primarily focused on the Nurse in Primary Care Practice program in Central Okanagan, the findings can be applied to any team-based care environment, regardless of funding model.