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Primary health care transformation : family care clinic reference manual

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Also known as the FCC Reference Manual, this resource has been developed to provide proponents with a general overview of the processes involved in the establishment and operation of Family Care... More ≫

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Also known as the FCC Reference Manual, this resource has been developed to provide proponents with a general overview of the processes involved in the establishment and operation of Family Care Clinics. Includes a description of the FCC program, the goals and objectives of the program, the services to be provided and the operating requirements. Also includes a process roadmap with an overview of key tasks to be completed, related deliverables and timelines. Sections 4-9 provide brief guides to the different aspects of implementing FCCs. Information is included about governance and accountability, business plan development, financial planning and reporting, information management and technology, workforce development, and privacy and security.

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Local area Family Care Clinic prioritization framework : review of background information and proposed indicator framework (final)

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Family Care Clinics (FCCs) are positioned to provide individual and family focused, comprehensive, quality, primary health care services across the lifespan, based on population health needs. The... More ≫

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Family Care Clinics (FCCs) are positioned to provide individual and family focused, comprehensive, quality, primary health care services across the lifespan, based on population health needs. The primary objectives are to: Increase and manage timely access to primary health care through same day access, extended hours of operation, on-call after hours and a triage function to provide direct access to most appropriate provider; Increase emphasis on health promotion, self-management, disease and injury prevention, screening and care of patients with chronic disease and complex needs; Utilize a collaborative interdisciplinary team approach working to full scope of practice; Improve coordination, continuity and integration of primary health care services.

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Primary health care

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Alberta is improving Albertan’s access to primary health care by changing how these services are organized, funded and delivered. The goal is to make it easier for Albertans to receive the health... More ≫

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Alberta is improving Albertan’s access to primary health care by changing how these services are organized, funded and delivered. The goal is to make it easier for Albertans to receive the health services they need at the right time, in the right place and from the right provider. This report describes some of the initiatives being undertaken to improve primary health care services in the province. It also looks at some the measures used to evaluate primary health care services and compares Alberta’s performance on these measures to the Canadian averages.

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