PCN Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Report - Chilliwack and Fraser Health
Project Coordinator, A GP for Me Sunshiner's Frailty Network
Cost Analysis of a Nurse Practitioner in a GP Clinic
- Health Authority
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Vancouver Coastal
- Division
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Powell River Division of Family Practice
- Program
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A GP for Me
- Published Date
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2015-12-22
- Link to File
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/media/divresources/AnalysisNPinGPClinicPowellRiver.pdf
- Description
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"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."
- Health Authority
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Vancouver Coastal
- Division
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Powell River Division of Family Practice
- Program
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A GP for Me
- Corporate Author
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Powell River Division of Family Practice
- Personal Author
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Christien Kaaij
- Published Date
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2015-12-22
- Topics
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Nurse Practitioners
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Team-Based Care
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Finances
- Resource Type
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Report
- File Type
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Pdf
- Link to File
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/media/divresources/AnalysisNPinGPClinicPowellRiver.pdf
- Description
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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.
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Improving Ongoing Care for High-Risk Patients
- Health Authority
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Vancouver Coastal
- Division
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Powell River Division of Family Practice
- Program
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A GP for Me
- Published Date
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2015-12-22
- Link to File
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/media/divresources/NPArticlePowellRiver.pdf
- Description
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"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."
- Health Authority
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Vancouver Coastal
- Division
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Powell River Division of Family Practice
- Program
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A GP for Me
- Corporate Author
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Powell River Division of Family Practice
- Personal Author
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Christien Kaaij
- Published Date
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2015-12-22
- Topics
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Nurse Practitioners
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Team-Based Care
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Communications and Marketing
- Resource Type
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Article
- File Type
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Pdf
- Link to File
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/media/divresources/NPArticlePowellRiver.pdf
- Description
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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.
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Social Determinants of Health and Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Community Approach to Patient-Centred Care - Presentation
- Health Authority
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Fraser
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Interior
- Division
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Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice
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Langley Division of Family Practice
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Surrey / North Delta Division of Family Practice
- Published Date
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2017-06-20
- Link to File
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/media/divresources/GPSC Summit_ACEs_SDH.pdf
- Description
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"Social Determinants of Health and Adverse Childhood Experiences presentation at the GPSC Spring Summit 2017. Co- presented by several Divisions of Family Practice, Child Youth Mental Health, and community partners."
- Health Authority
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Fraser
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Interior
- Division
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Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice
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Langley Division of Family Practice
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Surrey / North Delta Division of Family Practice
- Personal Author
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Val Tregillus
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Andrew Earnshaw
- Published Date
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2017-06-20
- Topics
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Patient Medical Home
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Patient-Centred Care
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Meetings and Events
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Social Determinants of Health
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Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Event
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GPSC Spring Summit 2017
- Workshop
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Social Determinants of Health and Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Community Approach to Patient-Centred Care
- Resource Type
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Presentation
- File Type
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Pdf
- Link to File
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/media/divresources/GPSC Summit_ACEs_SDH.pdf
- Description
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Social Determinants of Health and Adverse Childhood Experiences presentation at the GPSC Spring Summit 2017. Co- presented by several Divisions of Family Practice, Child Youth Mental Health, and community partners.
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Social Determinants of Health and Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Community Approach to Patient-Centred Care - Summary
Patient Centred Care and Cultural Safety and Humility - Presentation
Youth Resource Directory card
- Health Authority
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Vancouver Coastal
- Division
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Vancouver Division of Family Practice
- Published Date
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2017-06
- Link to File
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/media/divresources/VanLat_LetterSized.pdf
- Description
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"Youth Resource Directory card containing contact information for emergencies, medical services, and substance use services."
Comox Valley - Working Better Together
- Health Authority
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Island
- Division
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Comox Valley Division of Family Practice
- Published Date
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2016
- Link to File
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/media/divresources/CVFP_AGM_MemberPriorityPresentation.pdf
- Description
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"A presentation on working better together. It focuses on working with allied health providers, community services, and specialists."
Family Physician Resources Folder
A Physician’s Guide to Finding the Right Resources for Young Patients in Oliver, Osoyoos and Okanagan Falls
Family Physician’s Conversation Guide for Young Patients in Oliver, Osoyoos and Okanagan Falls
Oliver, Osoyoos and Okanagan Falls: Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Resources
- Health Authority
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Interior
- Division
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South Okanagan Similkameen Division of Family Practice
- Program
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Divisions of Family Practice
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Shared Care
- Published Date
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2018-03-05
- Link to File
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/media/divresources/SOSDoFPCYMHSUconversationguide.pdf
- Description
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"This brochure provides information on community resources for mental health in the following categories: who can you ask for help, what can you do at home, how to meet your basic needs, where to find good mental health information, and Aboriginal specific resources."
South Okanagan Similkameen Local Action Team CYMHSU Collaborative Inventory Report
Integrating Specialized Care into Your Local Primary Care Network - Specialized Community Services Programs - Handout
- Health Authority
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Interior
- Division
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South Okanagan Similkameen Division of Family Practice
- Published Date
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2018-04-16
- Link to File
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/media/divresources/SCSP_Presentation_handout_April_2018.pdf
- Description
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"A handout from the GPSC Summit 2018 on Specialized Community Services Programs aimed at providing better health care for people with complex or specific medical needs."
Feedback From the Regional Round Table for the Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice
Attaching Langley Graphic Summary Report
Guidelines for Communications and Information Sharing Between GPs and Community Partners
- Health Authority
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Fraser
- Division
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Delta Division of Family Practice
- Program
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A GP for Me
- Link to File
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/media/divresources/GuidelinesForCommunicationBetweenGPsandCommunityPartners.pdf
- Description
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"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."
- Health Authority
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Fraser
- Division
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Delta Division of Family Practice
- Program
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A GP for Me
- Corporate Author
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Delta Division of Family Practice
- Personal Author
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David Flaherty
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Geri McGrath
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Diane Burton
- Topics
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Mental Health and Substance Use
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Privacy
- Resource Type
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Guidelines
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Report
- File Type
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Pdf
- Link to File
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/media/divresources/GuidelinesForCommunicationBetweenGPsandCommunityPartners.pdf
- Description
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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.
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