"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 provides a summary of information from the discussions at the Regional Round Table in Castlegar on May 12, 2011, and an outline of the next steps."
This report provides a summary of information from the discussions at the Regional Round Table in Castlegar on May 12, 2011, and an outline of the next steps.
"This is a poster/handout for patients that prompts 5 questions for them to ask their physician about their medications. It was adapted with permission from Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) Canada."
This is a poster/handout for patients that prompts 5 questions for them to ask their physician about their medications. It was adapted with permission from Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) Canada.
"This is an adaptation of the "Five Questions to Ask About Your Medications" patient poster, as our physicians thought that this would be helpful for GPs. ISMP now has a copy of our poster on their website for other physician groups to reference."
This is an adaptation of the "Five Questions to Ask About Your Medications" patient poster, as our physicians thought that this would be helpful for GPs. ISMP now has a copy of our poster on their website for other physician groups to reference.
"These guidelines are intended to offer clarity about information sharing between GPs and community partners for Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) adult patients (non-urgent care).
They were prepared to exist within the context of current legislation, including two privacy laws:
1) The BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), which is the ‘private sector’ privacy law that covers the Delta Division of Family Practice, Doctors of BC, A GP for Me, health clinics, psychologists, GPs, counselors, and not-for-profit organizations, etc., and
2) The BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), the ‘public sector’ law, which applies to the Ministry of Health and Health Authorities."
These guidelines are intended to offer clarity about information sharing between GPs and community partners for Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) adult patients (non-urgent care).
They were prepared to exist within the context of current legislation, including two privacy laws:
1) The BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), which is the ‘private sector’ privacy law that covers the Delta Division of Family Practice, Doctors of BC, A GP for Me, health clinics, psychologists, GPs, counselors, and not-for-profit organizations, etc., and
2) The BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), the ‘public sector’ law, which applies to the Ministry of Health and Health Authorities.
"A presentation on how patients can really talk to their doctor.
Topics:
1. Finding a local primary care provider
2. Making appointments
3. A team approach
4. What are your values and goals
5. Misconceptions about your doctor
6. Do we ultimately want the same thing?"
A presentation on how patients can really talk to their doctor.
Topics:
1. Finding a local primary care provider
2. Making appointments
3. A team approach
4. What are your values and goals
5. Misconceptions about your doctor
6. Do we ultimately want the same thing?
"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.
"Abbotsford Division of Family Practice presentation during the: Informing Provincial Supports for Team-based Care session at the GPSC Spring Summit 2017."
Abbotsford Division of Family Practice presentation during the: Informing Provincial Supports for Team-based Care session at the GPSC Spring Summit 2017.
"A handout from the GPSC Summit 2018 on Specialized Community Services Programs aimed at providing better health care for people with complex or specific medical needs."
A handout from the GPSC Summit 2018 on Specialized Community Services Programs aimed at providing better health care for people with complex or specific medical needs.
"This presentation plays on the waiting room tvs at the Mission Attachment Clinic. It provides information on local health services, ways to get the most out of your appointment, health-related tips, and community photos."
This presentation plays on the waiting room tvs at the Mission Attachment Clinic. It provides information on local health services, ways to get the most out of your appointment, health-related tips, and community photos.
"This brochure provides information on community resources for mental health in the following categories: who can you ask for help, what can you do at home, how to meet your basic needs, where to find good mental health information, and Aboriginal specific resources."
This brochure provides information on community resources for mental health in the following categories: who can you ask for help, what can you do at home, how to meet your basic needs, where to find good mental health information, and Aboriginal specific resources.