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 for Cohort 3 is open from October 15 to 30, 2020 and can be accessed in this link.
Contact
Garth Vatkin, Initiative Lead. Email: gvatkin@doctorsofbc.ca
Andrea McMaster, Project Coordinator. Email: amcmaster@doctorsofbc.ca
Webinar Links:
Session 1 - Enhancing Access - Making the connection
Presenters: Garth Vatkin and Andrea McMaster
Session 2 - Working with EMR vendors and best practices for form development
Presenter: Sarah Graham
Session 3 – Doctors Technology Office (DTO) – What it can do for you
Presenters: Carol Rimmer and Nicholas Chow
Session 4 – Victoria Gastroenterology Project
Presenter: Dr. Kevin Rioux
Session 5 – Kelowna Bone and Joint Project
Presenters: Dr. Jack Oliver, Shelley Luciw, Rose Harrison
Session 6 – Victoria Plastic Surgery Project
Presenter: Dr. Chris Taylor