Shared Care Project Updates Winter 2015

South Okanagan Similkameen

Dr. Ella Monro shares information about the Princeton Access to Specialist Care project at the Family Medicine Forum in Toronto.

Specialists can now dictate on MediTech in PrincetonIt will be much easier for specialists

to provide quality care for Princeton patients. Interior Health has agreed to allow specialists to dictate on Medi-Tech for Princeton outreach clinics starting this November. This decision follows two years of requests from multiple specialists, who had difficulty using their office transcription services remotely, which in turn impeded outreach efforts. This new model means that spe-cialist outreach consult notes will be available in the patient hospital health records across the region. When patients require emergency

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Dr. Tim Bell, orthopedic surgeon

Poster child: South Okanagan Similkameen Shared Care projects on the road

care, access to these consults will help minimize unnecessary tests, transfers and interventions, resulting in bet-ter coordinated care for patients with complex health issues. “It got to the point that I was no longer prepared to go to Princeton,” says orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Tim Bell. “I know that our services are needed out there, but it was just too difficult to chart. I understand that this is a very big change for IH, and I’m glad they saw the merits of making out-reach clinics work for specialists.” Drs. Murali Venkataraman and Mike Purdon, working with the Shared Care

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are being showcased at events across Canada

Our region is increasingly recognized as a leader in healthcare innovation. Strong working relationships have developed among family physicians, specialists, Interior Health and other partners in the community. This re-lationship building has enabled our committees to co-design effective solutions to local issues, resulting in positive practice change. These changes have made a real difference to patient care and the experience of physicians, Interior Health clinicians and patients. Princeton physician, Dr. Ella Monro is hoping that positive attention given to the Princeton Access to Specialist Care project might interest more doc-

Two CMEs were inadvertently scheduled for November 19th.

The Shared Care team regrets any inconvenience to Dr. McIntyre or other impacted physicians. It was

not intentional. This situation points to the benefits of a central calendar for physician events. Ideas for how this could be done are welcome.

Steering Committee and Collaborative Services Committee were instrumental in bringing a resolution to this issue.

tors in making the South Okanagan Similkameen their home. Monro, along with Shared Care Project Lead, Lisa Needoba, were asked to share their experience at the Family MedicineForum in Toronto this November. Three Shared Care projects were also selected for one-hour rapid fire presentations on Feb. 24, 2016 at the Doctors of BC and Ministry of Health’s Joint Collaborative Committee’s Show-case, in conjunction with the Quality

Forum. These presentations include: the AECOPD Pathway and COPD Care Model, Princeton Access to Specialist Care, and Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use. Physicians interested in attending the Joint Collaborative Committee Showcase, or the Quality Forum can contact: Tracy St. Claire: 778 476 5694 or([email protected])for more information.

CME Conflict

Project Contact: Lisa Needoba 778 476 1881 [email protected]

Project Contact: Tracy St. Claire 778 476 5694 [email protected]





Palliative Symptom Management Drs. Bill Caskey, Alan Nixon, David Paisley, Elizabeth Watters; and (IH) Tanya Castillo, Jeffrey Dias, Tania Linning, Andrea Turner Interdisciplinary symptom management

for palliative patients Project Contact: Tracy St. Claire 778 476 5694 [email protected]

Drs. Mark Baillie, Vijender Balain, Timothy Bell, Colleen Black, Neil Crofts, Ryan Drew-Scott, Brian Forzley, Richard Hooper, Karen Lannon, Ella Monro, Manoj Parameshwar, Devinder Sandhu, Jacqueline Stewart, Bryan Tighe, Shannon Walker, Lloyd Westby (including their MOAs); (IH) Darla Biagioni, Susan Brown, Viola Brown, Lori Motluk, Cherie Whittaker; (Shared Care staff)

End of Life Advance Care Planning

Child and Youth Mental HealthAnd Substance Use

Shared Care in our CommunityPROJECTS ON THE GO...

Princeton Access to Specialist Care

Telemedicine

... WHO IS INVOLVED


Drs. Jose Goncalves, Marina Louw, Ella Monro, Michelle Teo, Shannon Walker, Lloyd Westby; (IH) Susan Brown, Viola Brown, Nancy Laramie, Lori Motluk, Cherie Whittaker; (Shared Care staff)

Drs. Sarah Broder, Bill Caskey, Brian Forzley, Marjorie Krabbe, Mark Lawrie, Marina Louw, Bob Mack, Margaret Myslek, Alan Nixon, David Paisley, Elizabeth Watters; and (IH) Jeff Dias, Maureen Detwiller and Judy Nicol; (Shared Care Staff)

Primary Maternity Care Drs. Armelie dela Cruz, Steve Evans, Alicja Frasinski, Lisa Friesen, Jose Goncalves, Martine Lebel, Manoj Parameshwar, Kevin Renaud, Julie Ryckman, Greg Selinger, Sue Severide, Marius Snyman, Cara Wall, Danielle Weisgarber, Murali Venkataraman; (midwives) Alyson Jones, Suzanne Lobb, Jennica Rawston and Christy Raynolds, (IH) Lori Motluk, Patricia Park, Maureen Spinks, Elaine Stetsko; (Shared Care Staff)

Specialists providing outreachclinics in Princeton and supporting rural physicians

Using technology to connect ruralpatients to Penticton specialists

Bringing together primary maternity care providers to co-design a sustainable model of maternity care for the South Okanagan Similkameen

Improving end of life care with education for patients and supporting physicians

Emergency

Drs. Vijender Balain, Ryan Drew-Scott, Manoj Parameshwar, Cathy Sheehan, Elmine Statham, Kyle Stevens, Susan Tebbutt; (MCFD) Barry Fulton; (IH) Dr. Paul Dagg, Dave Harrhy, Joseph Savage, Gina Sloan, Dr. David Smith; (CYMH Collaborative) Michele Blais, Rachel Laird, Val Tregillus; (Shared Care Staff)

Connecting patients presenting to emergency with the right care, the right provider, at the right time

Dr. Manoj Parameshwar; and (IH) Ginger Challenger, Anne Morgenstern , Debra Forcier-Salverda, Joseph Savage; (MCFD) Deb Hardman, Lars Larsen, Jason McKenzie, Deneen Ollis, Cindy Whitford; (RCMP) Kurt Lozinski; (SD 67) Michelle Glibbery, Todd Manuel; (PDCRS) Tanya Behardien; (Pathways) Daryl Meyers; (Boys & Girls Club) Jennifer Anderson; (Shared Care Staff)

(IH) Adelle Jones; (Youth) Harry Holman, Rylee McKinlay; (Parents) Terri McKinlay, Tricia Highley, Jim Pearmain; (Youth Engagement Strategy) Amberlee Erdmann; (City of Penticton) Helena Konanz; (MCFD) Deb Hardman; (SDs 67 & 53) Louise Ganton, Jenny Mitchell, Marieze Tarr; (Rotary) Brian Hughes, Mllton Orris; (CMHA) Victoria Monkman, Dennis Tottehnham; (Boys & Girls Club) Jennifer Anderson; (PDCRS) Tanya Behardien, Melissa Redfern; (Shared Care Staff )

Youth Psychiatrist Recruitment: Physicians, IH and MCFD working together to recruit a child and youth psychiatrist to the Okanagan

Youth in Crisis:Working together to provide timely integrated care to youth at risk due to mental health or substance use

Early Intervention:Providing youth and families with information and support for mental health and substance use to prevent more serious issues

Drs. Zoe Ayling, Brent Harrold, Jeff Plant; (IH) Susan Brown, Lori Motluk, Deborah Runge; (Shared Care staff)

Seeking interested physicians for involvement in this new project:

Shared Care initiatives enable family and specialist physicians to work

together within their communities to improve patient care


Ida Keller Shared Care Project Assistant778 476 5896 [email protected] Harris Evaluation and QI Coordinator778 476 5694 [email protected]

Tracy St. Claire Shared Care Project Manager778 476 5694 [email protected] Needoba Shared Care Project Lead778 476 [email protected]

Shared Care Staff:

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Shared Care Project Updates Winter 2015