"This ToR document was developed by the Comox Valley PCN Steering Committee, and can be used as a guide or template for other PCN Steering Committees when developing their own."
This ToR document was developed by the Comox Valley PCN Steering Committee, and can be used as a guide or template for other PCN Steering Committees when developing their own.
"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.
"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.
"The event summary from the Divisions Learning Session 2019. This document captures the key themes and highlights of the event, how it could be improved and next steps for Divisions."
The event summary from the Divisions Learning Session 2019. This document captures the key themes and highlights of the event, how it could be improved and next steps for Divisions.
"A presentation at the GPSC Summit 2018 about what will guide how interdisciplinary care teams share clinical patient information between primary care clinics and acute care facilities."
A presentation at the GPSC Summit 2018 about what will guide how interdisciplinary care teams share clinical patient information between primary care clinics and acute care facilities.
"A presentation from the GPSC Summit 2018 exploring the expansion within the medical circle to include specialist physicians and family caregivers, and identify opportunities to design better care coordination for adults with complex conditions and frailty."
A presentation from the GPSC Summit 2018 exploring the expansion within the medical circle to include specialist physicians and family caregivers, and identify opportunities to design better care coordination for adults with complex conditions and frailty.
"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 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 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 purpose of this report is to:
-Systematically measure the current collaboration between key stakeholder groups,
-Establish an understanding of how the structures in place support collaboration between key stakeholder groups,
-Facilitate learning and improvement within the collaborative structures on Vancouver Island, and
-Support learning across the province based on the strengths and challenges on Vancouver Island."
The purpose of this report is to:
-Systematically measure the current collaboration between key stakeholder groups,
-Establish an understanding of how the structures in place support collaboration between key stakeholder groups,
-Facilitate learning and improvement within the collaborative structures on Vancouver Island, and
-Support learning across the province based on the strengths and challenges on Vancouver Island.
"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.
"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.