"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.
"Finding a new collegue or joining a medical practice is more than just filling a vacancy. It is important to consider the factors that set the stage for a long-lasting and fruitful partnership.
This booklet is a resource for both the new physician looking to join a practice and the recruiting physician looking to find a new physician to join their practice."
Finding a new collegue or joining a medical practice is more than just filling a vacancy. It is important to consider the factors that set the stage for a long-lasting and fruitful partnership.
This booklet is a resource for both the new physician looking to join a practice and the recruiting physician looking to find a new physician to join their practice.
"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.
"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.
"The job description for the Richmond Division Neighborhood Networks Project Manager. Core duties and responsibilities include leading and organizing the Neighborhood Networks 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 Neighborhood Networks Project Manager. Core duties and responsibilities include leading and organizing the Neighborhood Networks project, implementing all activities as outlined in the work plan and providing appropriate and timely communications to project stakeholders.
"This infographic was created by the Sunshine Coast Division of Family Practice and Vancouver Coastal Health to show the various roles occupied by a Primary Care Social Worker. This resource can be used by other PCNs, it can be provided to patients, or it could be placed in a clinic. It can also be used as a guiding template to be adapted or changed based on the role."
This infographic was created by the Sunshine Coast Division of Family Practice and Vancouver Coastal Health to show the various roles occupied by a Primary Care Social Worker. This resource can be used by other PCNs, it can be provided to patients, or it could be placed in a clinic. It can also be used as a guiding template to be adapted or changed based on the role.
"This document shows an example of a collective impact agreement for team-based care education series for a local PCN. It was created by the Vancouver PCN the University of British Columbia and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs."
This document shows an example of a collective impact agreement for team-based care education series for a local PCN. It was created by the Vancouver PCN the University of British Columbia and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs.
"The Team-Based Care Readiness tool determines if support is needed prior to team-based care implementation to support a team’s success in moving forward with implementation. The readiness tool is meant to guide a conversation with a clinic and is intended to be used with a coach to support the discussion and identify areas for potential support."
The Team-Based Care Readiness tool determines if support is needed prior to team-based care implementation to support a team’s success in moving forward with implementation. The readiness tool is meant to guide a conversation with a clinic and is intended to be used with a coach to support the discussion and identify areas for potential support.
"This document shows an example of a team-based care educational series for a local PCN. It was created by the Vancouver PCN the University of British Columbia and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs."
This document shows an example of a team-based care educational series for a local PCN. It was created by the Vancouver PCN the University of British Columbia and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs.