Primary care nurse practitioners in BC are eligible for compensation for time spent attending primary care meetings and activities hosted by Divisions of Family Practice. The funding comes from the Nurse and Nurse Practitioners of BC’s (NNPBC) NP Provincial Initiatives Program (NP-PIP) and there are two funding streams:
A member of the East Kootenay Division of Family Practice, Dr Greg Andreas is a family doctor who practices in Cranbrook. His journey through medicine is a story of compassion, growth, and a deep-seated commitment to understanding what truly matters to his patients.
FPSC is accepting applications for medical office staff to take the Panel Management for Family Practice program through the University of Fraser Valley.
The program consists of five modules with a final quality improvement project implemented in-practice. It offers practical, skills-based training designed to meet the competencies of a panel manager, including basics of the patient medical home and primary care network, empanelment, registry-based care, and proactive and preventative care.
FPSC has announced important updates about supports for inpatient care. These updates are a follow-up to the information communicated in the June 7 FPSC Special Update.
New supports for integrating a nurse into practice are available on the FPSC website. Developed in collaboration with partners including the Ministry of Health, Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC, Health Quality BC, and the UBC Innovation Support Unit, the supports are particularly helpful for practices participating in the Ministry of Health’s Nurse in Practice Program and provide a step-by-step guide through the process.
The Family Practice Services Committee (FPSC) has announced changes to better support family physicians who provide inpatient care. The delivery of inpatient care by family physicians is a foundational component of our health care system, especially in small and mid-sized hospitals that rely on a strong network of community family physicians.
The next Divisions Learning Session is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13 at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel in Vancouver. This event is a time for doctors and divisions staff to share experiences, learn, and engage in discussions. This event features division-led sharing sessions, structured workshops led by subject matter experts, and networking opportunities.
On February 14, 2024, FPSC and the Ministry of Health announced the launch of the Nurse in Practice program.
For more information information, visit the FPSC website.
FPSC has announced that the After Hours Care program pilot, initially set to end March 19, 2024, is transitioning to an ongoing program and expanding to a new region, providing certainty to participating family physicians, nurse practitioners, and their patients.
Maternity physicians and midwives will work collaboratively at the EPCC to provide comprehensive, high-quality, and personalized perinatal care.
Encompass Pregnancy Care Cranbrook (EPCC) has welcomed two local registered midwives into its clinic, strengthening support for maternity patients throughout their pregnancy and post-partum journey.