"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 is the executive summary of a three year project in the Boundary area of BC which began in 2016 to support the implementation of PMHs in five medical clinics, and the creation of a PCN connecting them and the health authority."
This is the executive summary of a three year project in the Boundary area of BC which began in 2016 to support the implementation of PMHs in five medical clinics, and the creation of a PCN connecting them and the health authority.
"This is an executive summary on the early findings on collaboration to foster family practice networks, and provides recommendations to further enable family practice networking."
This is an executive summary on the early findings on collaboration to foster family practice networks, and provides recommendations to further enable family practice networking.
"The case study was commissioned by the GPSC Evaluation Team in consultation with the Sunshine Coast Division of Family Practice, and with the support of the Pender Harbour Health Centre. The case study documented various information including the status and operations of the centre, and the growing partnership between the centre and the division. This is a summary of the overall case study."
The case study was commissioned by the GPSC Evaluation Team in consultation with the Sunshine Coast Division of Family Practice, and with the support of the Pender Harbour Health Centre. The case study documented various information including the status and operations of the centre, and the growing partnership between the centre and the division. This is a summary of the overall case study.
"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.
"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.
"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."
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.
Principles and Approaches to Best Practice Team Based Care and Organizational Excellence – Reflections from the Nuka Symposium, August 2019 - Presentation
" Southcentral Foundation has had tremendous success in improving primary care from a quadruple aim perspective. In August 2019 a cohort of 19 attended a symposium created for BC participants to learn about their Nuka Model of Care.The webinar, hosted by Dr Dan Horvat along with a panel of Physicians who also attended, presented on the key learnings and how they can be applied in BC. This is the slide deck used during the Principles and Approaches to Best Practice Team Based Care and Organizational Excellence – Reflections from the Nuka Symposium, August 2019 webinar held on January 22, 2020."
Southcentral Foundation has had tremendous success in improving primary care from a quadruple aim perspective. In August 2019 a cohort of 19 attended a symposium created for BC participants to learn about their Nuka Model of Care.The webinar, hosted by Dr Dan Horvat along with a panel of Physicians who also attended, presented on the key learnings and how they can be applied in BC. This is the slide deck used during the Principles and Approaches to Best Practice Team Based Care and Organizational Excellence – Reflections from the Nuka Symposium, August 2019 webinar held on January 22, 2020.
Principles and Approaches to Best Practice Team Based Care and Organizational Excellence – Reflections from the Nuka Symposium, August 2019 - Recording
"This is the recording of the Principles and Approaches to Best Practice Team Based Care and Organizational Excellence – Reflections from the Nuka Symposium, August 2019 webinar held January 22, 2020."
This is the recording of the Principles and Approaches to Best Practice Team Based Care and Organizational Excellence – Reflections from the Nuka Symposium, August 2019 webinar held January 22, 2020.
"The presentation used during the Stronger Collective Understanding session at the Divisions Learning Session 2019. The session focused around exploring key issues and successes shared by divisions, and discussions around methods to use for arriving at common goals with partners while ensuring transparency, engagement, and consistency."
The presentation used during the Stronger Collective Understanding session at the Divisions Learning Session 2019. The session focused around exploring key issues and successes shared by divisions, and discussions around methods to use for arriving at common goals with partners while ensuring transparency, engagement, and consistency.