"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 document shows an example of a cultural safety and humility framework for a PCN. It was created by the Chilliwack and Fraser Health Rural PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs."
This document shows an example of a cultural safety and humility framework for a PCN. It was created by the Chilliwack and Fraser Health Rural PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs.
"The Collaborative Toolbox is a ‘one stop shop’ of tools and resources created and curated by members of the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use (CYMHSU) Collaborative. Whether you’re interested in working with local schools, planning events, implementing the new ER protocol in your local hospital, or ACEs in your practice, the tools and resources are all available. The goal is to make it easy to share successful strategies for CYMHSU from anywhere in the province."
The Collaborative Toolbox is a ‘one stop shop’ of tools and resources created and curated by members of the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use (CYMHSU) Collaborative. Whether you’re interested in working with local schools, planning events, implementing the new ER protocol in your local hospital, or ACEs in your practice, the tools and resources are all available. The goal is to make it easy to share successful strategies for CYMHSU from anywhere in the province.
"This is an example of a PCN Operations Group Decision-Making Template. It was created by the Central Okanagan PCN Operations Group and can be used as a template or guide for other groups."
This is an example of a PCN Operations Group Decision-Making Template. It was created by the Central Okanagan PCN Operations Group and can be used as a template or guide for other groups.
"This document shows an example of decision matrix for resource allocation within a PCN. It was created by the Chilliwack Fraser Health Rural PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs."
This document shows an example of decision matrix for resource allocation within a PCN. It was created by the Chilliwack Fraser Health Rural PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs.
"This document shows an example of a expression of interest to take part in a local PCN. It was created by the Nanaimo PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs."
This document shows an example of a expression of interest to take part in a local PCN. It was created by the Nanaimo PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs.
"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 document shows an example of a PCN evaluation plan. It was created by the Central Okanagan PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs."
This document shows an example of a PCN evaluation plan. It was created by the Central Okanagan PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs.
"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 document is an overview of a First Nations and Aboriginal Primary Care Network (FNAPCN). This collaboration is held by the Aboriginal program of Vancouver Coastal Health. Content may be reproduced without written permission provided the source is fully acknowledged and can be used by other PCNs as a resource for collaboration."
This document is an overview of a First Nations and Aboriginal Primary Care Network (FNAPCN). This collaboration is held by the Aboriginal program of Vancouver Coastal Health. Content may be reproduced without written permission provided the source is fully acknowledged and can be used by other PCNs as a resource for collaboration.
"This document shows an example of a terms of reference (ToR) for a PCN steering committee. It was created by the Fraser Northwest PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs."
This document shows an example of a terms of reference (ToR) for a PCN steering committee. It was created by the Fraser Northwest PCN and can be used as a guide or template by other PCNs.
"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.
"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.