"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 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.
"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.
"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 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.
"A video about coming together to improve aboriginal child and youth mental health in the South Okanagan Similkameen. Partners involved in the project:
Okanagan Nation Alliance"
"Penticton Indian Band"
"Osoyoos Indian Band"
" Upper Similkameen Indian Band"
" Lower Similkameen Indian Band"
" Abbotsford Division of Family Practice"
" Ministry of Children and Family Development"
" Interior Health Authority"
" South Okanagan Similkameen Division of Family Practice"
A video about coming together to improve aboriginal child and youth mental health in the South Okanagan Similkameen. Partners involved in the project:
Okanagan Nation Alliance
Penticton Indian Band
Osoyoos Indian Band
Upper Similkameen Indian Band
Lower Similkameen Indian Band
Abbotsford Division of Family Practice
Ministry of Children and Family Development
Interior Health Authority
South Okanagan Similkameen Division of Family Practice
" Campbell River Maternity Clinic's video presentation at the Patient Medical Home in rural communities: What are the realities? session at the GPSC Spring Summit 2017."
Campbell River Maternity Clinic's video presentation at the Patient Medical Home in rural communities: What are the realities? session at the GPSC Spring Summit 2017.
"This report details the work of the South Okanagan Similkameen Local Action Team as a part of the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use (CYMHSU) Collaborative from 2013-2016."
This report details the work of the South Okanagan Similkameen Local Action Team as a part of the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use (CYMHSU) Collaborative from 2013-2016.
"The PMH Most Significant Change Evaluation describes the changes that resulted from Patient Medical Home (PMH) strategies such as the implementation of team-based care with allied health professionals (i.e., pharmacists and social workers), and clarifies the values held by different stakeholders in primary care transformation. The executive summary contains priority next steps for system actors (GPSC, Divisions, and FPs) to address."
The PMH Most Significant Change Evaluation describes the changes that resulted from Patient Medical Home (PMH) strategies such as the implementation of team-based care with allied health professionals (i.e., pharmacists and social workers), and clarifies the values held by different stakeholders in primary care transformation. The executive summary contains priority next steps for system actors (GPSC, Divisions, and FPs) to address.
"The PMH Most Significant Change Evaluation describes the changes that resulted from Patient Medical Home (PMH) strategies such as the implementation of team-based care with allied health professionals (i.e., pharmacists and social workers). By collecting, sharing, and reflecting on PMH stories from across BC, this project identifies common and different values held by different stakeholder groups in the BC health system."
The PMH Most Significant Change Evaluation describes the changes that resulted from Patient Medical Home (PMH) strategies such as the implementation of team-based care with allied health professionals (i.e., pharmacists and social workers). By collecting, sharing, and reflecting on PMH stories from across BC, this project identifies common and different values held by different stakeholder groups in the BC health system.