"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.
"Dr. Peter Barndale's presentation on population based funding during the Early Adopters: Collaborative Journeys session at the GPSC Spring Summit 2017."
Dr. Peter Barndale's presentation on population based funding during the Early Adopters: Collaborative Journeys session at the GPSC Spring Summit 2017.
"This report summarizes the evaluation of the multidisciplinary care provider grants in White Rock-South Surrey through A GP for Me. The grants allowed practices to hire registered nurses (RN) or licensed practical nurses (LPN) or increase the hours of those already working in the practices."
This report summarizes the evaluation of the multidisciplinary care provider grants in White Rock-South Surrey through A GP for Me. The grants allowed practices to hire registered nurses (RN) or licensed practical nurses (LPN) or increase the hours of those already working in the practices.
"This Financial Systems Handbook is designed to provide local divisions with guidance regarding all financial matters and to enable a division to manage funds effectively.
This handbook contains:
An overview of the elements of the financial system
The principles on which the financial system is based
The major activities related to planning, recording and reviewing finances, and
Processes and mechanisms for maintaining accountability for the finances of the organization."
This Financial Systems Handbook is designed to provide local divisions with guidance regarding all financial matters and to enable a division to manage funds effectively.
This handbook contains:
An overview of the elements of the financial system
The principles on which the financial system is based
The major activities related to planning, recording and reviewing finances, and
Processes and mechanisms for maintaining accountability for the finances of the organization.
"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 Provincial Evaluation Framework for the Patient Medical Home initiative includes the use of Most Significant Change (MSC) methodology. This document provides information on the guidelines surrounding MSC."
The Provincial Evaluation Framework for the Patient Medical Home initiative includes the use of Most Significant Change (MSC) methodology. This document provides information on the guidelines surrounding MSC.
"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.
"Prior to changing to a virtual Summit, all Divisions were asked to share their stories, projects, innovations, and learnings to be included in a set of rotating slides that would run throughout the event. This is the end result of what was submitted but unfortunately not showcased as the in-person event was cancelled."
Prior to changing to a virtual Summit, all Divisions were asked to share their stories, projects, innovations, and learnings to be included in a set of rotating slides that would run throughout the event. This is the end result of what was submitted but unfortunately not showcased as the in-person event was cancelled.
"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.
"Presentation going over Primary Care Home trajectory in BC including health spending vs. outcomes across the province and nationally. The presentation provides an overview of the role of the KB Collaborative Services Committee (CSC) plays in implementing the Primary Care Home (PCH)."
Presentation going over Primary Care Home trajectory in BC including health spending vs. outcomes across the province and nationally. The presentation provides an overview of the role of the KB Collaborative Services Committee (CSC) plays in implementing the Primary Care Home (PCH).
"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 story looks at how team-based care improved access for patients"
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 story looks at how team-based care improved access for patients
"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 shows how collaboration led to better care, improved connections, and increased support within the system."
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 shows how collaboration led to better care, improved connections, and increased support within the system.
"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 having a nurse and social worker in practice improves the quality and patient-centredness of care."
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 having a nurse and social worker in practice improves the quality and patient-centredness of care.
"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 story highlights a physician's transition from solo to group practice, which in turn restored their enjoyment of family practice."
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 story highlights a physician's transition from solo to group practice, which in turn restored their enjoyment of family practice.