"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.
"These instruction sheets provide an overview of basic IntraHealth Profile functions for new users. This is an independent quick reference guide on getting started with IntraHealth Profile that has been created by physicians, for physicians."
These instruction sheets provide an overview of basic IntraHealth Profile functions for new users. This is an independent quick reference guide on getting started with IntraHealth Profile that has been created by physicians, for physicians.
"These instruction sheets provide an overview of basic Med-Access functions for new users. This is an independent quick reference guide on getting started with Med-Access that has been created by physicians, for physicians."
These instruction sheets provide an overview of basic Med-Access functions for new users. This is an independent quick reference guide on getting started with Med-Access that has been created by physicians, for physicians.
"These instruction sheets provide an overview of basic MOIS functions for new users. This is an independent quick reference guide on getting started with MOIS that has been created by
physicians, for physicians."
These instruction sheets provide an overview of basic MOIS functions for new users. This is an independent quick reference guide on getting started with MOIS that has been created by
physicians, for physicians.
"These most significant change (MSC) stories take readers on a journey toward understanding how patient medical homes are removing barriers to care around the province. This particular story is about how PSP staff support helped a provider completely embrace an EMR."
These most significant change (MSC) stories take readers on a journey toward understanding how patient medical homes are removing barriers to care around the province. This particular story is about how PSP staff support helped a provider completely embrace an EMR.
"These most significant change (MSC) stories take readers on a journey toward understanding how patient medical homes are removing barriers to care around the province. This particular story is about how PSP support for EMR functionality, PMH readiness, and a needs assessment helped avoid burnout and ease the transition into retirement."
These most significant change (MSC) stories take readers on a journey toward understanding how patient medical homes are removing barriers to care around the province. This particular story is about how PSP support for EMR functionality, PMH readiness, and a needs assessment helped avoid burnout and ease the transition into retirement.
"These instruction sheets provide an overview of basic OSCAR functions for new users. This is an independent quick reference guide on getting started with OSCAR that has been created by physicians, for physicians."
These instruction sheets provide an overview of basic OSCAR functions for new users. This is an independent quick reference guide on getting started with OSCAR that has been created by physicians, for physicians.
"The initiative provides the opportunity for Divisions and their CSC partners to engage the services of Ron Lindstrom & Adam King to understand, evaluate and improve the quality and strength of relationships toward successful PCNs and other ongoing collaborative work. This document provides information on the initiative, and also has the steps to take to request services from both consultants."
The initiative provides the opportunity for Divisions and their CSC partners to engage the services of Ron Lindstrom & Adam King to understand, evaluate and improve the quality and strength of relationships toward successful PCNs and other ongoing collaborative work. This document provides information on the initiative, and also has the steps to take to request services from both consultants.