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Enhancing Access Initiative

Purpose

To improve access to specialist consult and care.

Sizing it Up

The Specialist Services Committee (SSC) launched the Enhancing Access Initiative in March 2018 to enable interested groups of specialists in implementing pooled referral models with their colleagues. The initiative focuses on utilizing a repeatable framework based on the learnings and experiences of past SSC and Shared Care projects that can be efficiently shared and leveraged by future groups. 

Things to Know

Participating specialist groups are focused on improving workflow in the following areas:

  • Establishing a central intake process for all referrals to the specialty group with timely notification to the referring physician about the referral.
  • Triaging the received referrals according to evidence-based protocols, where appropriate.
  • Providing referred patients the option to be seen by the next available specialist practicing in the same specialization.
  • Utilizing data to monitor and manage specialist waitlists.

Click here to access the Frequently Asked Questions.

Access Support

Application process is currently closed. For questions or information, contact us. 

Contact 

Garth Vatkin, Portfolio Liaison: gvatkin@doctorsofbc.ca 

Andrea McMaster, Project Coordinator. Email: amcmaster@doctorsofbc.ca 

Webinar Links: 

Victoria Gastroenterology Project

Kelowna Bone and Joint Project 

Victoria Plastic Surgery Project 

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    • Physician Quality Improvement Initiative
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    • UBC Sauder Physician Leadership Program
  • ENGAGE PHYSICIANS & HEALTH PARTNERS
    • Facility Engagement
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    • Spreading Quality Improvement
    • Supporting Community Based Specialists
  • TRANSFORM CARE DELIVERY
    • Enhancing Access Initiative
      • FAQs
    • Surgical Patient Optimization Collaborative (SPOC)
    • Quality and Innovation Projects
    • SSC Fees
    • Health System Redesign

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sscbc@doctorsofbc.ca

604 638 7905  

 

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  • About Us
    • Committee Members
    • Annual Report
    • Evaluations
    • Meeting Summaries (The Wrap)
    • SSC Co-Chair Report
  • PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES
    • DEVELOP PHYSICIAN CAPABILITY
    • ENGAGE PHYSICIANS & HEALTH PARTNERS
    • TRANSFORM CARE DELIVERY
  • News
    • Our Latest Newsletter
    • Archived SSC Focus newsletters
    • PQI Stories
    • Videos
  • Contact
  • The Exchange
  • Main Menu
  • search