"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 job description for the Richmond Division A GP for Me Project Lead. Core duties and responsibilities include leading and organizing the Neighborhood Network project, implementing all activities as outlined in the work plan and providing appropriate and timely communications to project stakeholders."
The job description for the Richmond Division A GP for Me Project Lead. Core duties and responsibilities include leading and organizing the Neighborhood Network project, implementing all activities as outlined in the work plan and providing appropriate and timely communications to project stakeholders.
"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 document shows an example an old versus new intake coordinator flow chart. It was created by the Vancouver PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs."
This document shows an example an old versus new intake coordinator flow chart. It was created by the Vancouver PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs.
"Contract deliverables for the integrated care coordinator. Core duties include working with the client’s family/caregiver(s), family physician, and the primary care team to coordinate care and support through an integrated system."
Contract deliverables for the integrated care coordinator. Core duties include working with the client’s family/caregiver(s), family physician, and the primary care team to coordinate care and support through an integrated system.
"This document shows an example of a PCN learning journey. It was created by the Comox Valley PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs."
"Contract deliverables for the life skills support worker. Core duties include support to clients to maintain life skills and prevent relapse according to the individual care plan.
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Contract deliverables for the life skills support worker. Core duties include support to clients to maintain life skills and prevent relapse according to the individual care plan.
"This document shows an example of a Nurse Practitioner orientation. It was created by the Central Interior Rural PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs."
This document shows an example of a Nurse Practitioner orientation. It was created by the Central Interior Rural PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs.
"This document shows an example of a PCN admin role description. 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 PCN admin role description. 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 PCN change lead role description. 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 PCN change lead role description. 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 health authority PCN lead role description. It was created by the Northern Health and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs."
This document shows an example of a health authority PCN lead role description. It was created by the Northern Health and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs.
"This document shows an example of a PCN orientation toolkit for nurse practitioners. It was created by the Richmond PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs."
This document shows an example of a PCN orientation toolkit for nurse practitioners. It was created by the Richmond PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs.
"This document shows an example of a PCN orientation toolkit . It was created by the Richmond PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs."
"This document shows an example of a PCN orientation presentation. 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 PCN orientation presentation. 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 primary care clinician pharmacist onboarding process. It was created by the Oceanside PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs."
This document shows an example of a primary care clinician pharmacist onboarding process. It was created by the Oceanside PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs.
"This document shows an example of a PCN project coordinator role description. It was created by the Kootenay Boundary PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs."
This document shows an example of a PCN project coordinator role description. It was created by the Kootenay Boundary PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs.
"This document shows an example of a PCN project lead job posting. 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 PCN project lead job posting. It was created by the Central Okanagan PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs.
"The job description for the Richmond Division Health Literacy Project Coordinator. Core duties and responsibilities include leading and organizing the working group that oversees the health literacy strategy, implementing all activities as outlined in the work plan and providing appropriate and timely communications to project stakeholders."
The job description for the Richmond Division Health Literacy Project Coordinator. Core duties and responsibilities include leading and organizing the working group that oversees the health literacy strategy, implementing all activities as outlined in the work plan and providing appropriate and timely communications to project stakeholders.
"The job description for the Richmond Division Physician Communication Project Coordinator. Core duties and responsibilities include leading and organizing the Physician Communication project, implementing all activities as outlined in the work plan and providing appropriate and timely communications to project stakeholders."
The job description for the Richmond Division Physician Communication Project Coordinator. Core duties and responsibilities include leading and organizing the Physician Communication project, implementing all activities as outlined in the work plan and providing appropriate and timely communications to project stakeholders.