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FAMILY CARE TEAMS - A HEALTH POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

Family Care Teams: A Health Policy Framework for Newfoundland and Labrador is intended for those involved in the planning, implementation, ongoing service delivery, performance monitoring and evaluation of Family Care Teams in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Family Care Teams aim to improve access and continuity of primary health care (PHC) for individuals and families in their community.

TEAM PRIMARY CARE

At its core, Team Primary Care aims to further improve access to care by supporting the training of team-based comprehensive primary care among health care practitioners.

In collaboration with over 100 partners, over 20 practitioner-specific and over 20 team training projects are in progress to enhance, align and increase preparedness to practice in a collaborative approach to care delivery. Supporting each of these partners are cross-cutting teams and an Indigenous Advisory Circle.

PATIENT’S MEDICAL HOME

The Patient’s Medical Home is the future of family medicine in Canada. Since the original PMH vision was launched in 2011, progress has been made across the country - the provinces that have well-structured, long-term health care system reforms in place are performing the best. All provinces have shown progress in adopting the team-based, patient-centred, continuous, comprehensive, and accessible vision for primary care aligned with the PMH, but there remains an opportunity to do more.

FAMILY PRACTICE RENEWAL PROGRAM

The Family Practice Renewal Program (FPRP) is a joint initiative of the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association (NLMA) and the Department of Health and Community Services (DHCS). FPRP recognizes that improved population health and health system sustainability requires a renewed focus on primary health care reform, and on family practice reform in particular, and that family physicians have an important role to play in the improvement and full integration of primary care and primary health care services and supports. The FPRP has three core initiatives: Family Practice Networks, Fee Code Program, and Practice Improvement Program.

THE CANADIAN INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE

The Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative promotes collaboration in health and education.

Membership in the CIHC is available to everyone with an interest in making lasting changes to Canadian healthcare.
Join a group of educators, policymakers, health providers and students who are committed to changing the healthcare system for the better.

With a CIHC membership you’ll have access to numerous resources and new networks. You’ll receive early notice of conferences, and have opportunities to interact with others who share your enthusiasm for strengthening collaboration and teamwork across the health care system.

COLLEGE OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF CANADA - INTERPROFESSIONAL PRIMARY CARE TEAMS

A significant contribution of Toward a Primary Care Strategy for Canada was identifying the features of high-functioning primary care systems.

• Identify potential best practices in relation to the interprofessional primary care teams in jurisdictions that have successfully implemented teambased care.
• Examine the evidence of the impact of identified best practices.
• Understand the barriers and facilitators to the implementation of identified best practices.
• Identify the lessons that Canada can learn from the experiences of international jurisdictions.

NL HEALTH SERVICES’ HEALTH INFORMATION (“HI”) WEBSITE

Find information on a wide range of health and wellness topics for all ages. From family meals to family planning, from sexual health to mental health, from getting active to getting immunized - the Hi website has you covered!

Note: As of April 1, 2023, all regional health authorities and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information transitioned to NL Health Services, a single provincial health authority. This website (formally Eastern Health's Hi website) will continue to be updated during the transition period.

PROVINCIAL CANCER CARE PROGRAM

The Provincial Cancer Care Program is responsible for providing services to cancer patients throughout the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We have staff to help patients access screening services and manage their diagnosis, treatment, follow-up care, survivorship, palliative care and pain and symptom management.

• radiation therapy,
• systemic therapy (chemotherapy),
• cancer screening programs (breast, colon, cervical),
• tele-oncology,
• clinical trials,
• consultative services, and
• supportive care services such as nursing, nutrition, pharmacy and social work.

INDIGENOUS PATIENT NAVIGATORS

The Indigenous Patient Navigator Program is a partnership between Eastern Health and First Light - St. John’s Friendship Centre to provide support and assistance for Indigenous patients and their families who travel to St. John’s for medical appointments.

• Provides referral and/or advocacy to ensure access to the most appropriate health care options
• Navigation to and escorting patients to appointments
• Arranging translation services
• Assisting to access meals, transportation, accommodations, medical supplies and discharge planning

211 NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

NL.211.CA is the public online version of the database used by information and referral specialists for the 211 telephone/email service. It is 100% free and confidential.

This up-to-date, accessible, searchable database provides comprehensive access to information about social, community, health and government services in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is searchable by location and topic.

Call 211 or search their website for:

• Food banks
• Alzheimer support
• Mental health help, and more

TIME FOR THE SHOT

Immunizations protect people and communities by preventing the spread of disease. As more people are immunized, the risk of disease for everyone is reduced.

Vaccines are safe and effective. Getting an Influenza or COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others.

• Information on how to book a vaccine appointment.
• Answers to frequently asked questions about vaccines.
• Resources for health care professionals.
• Resources for parents and employers.

BRIDGE THE GAPP

Bridge the Gapp is an online resource designed to connect with guidance and support for mental health and addictions in Newfoundland and Labrador.

The best thing about it is its accessibility. From a computer, tablet or a phone in your pocket, you can instantly access content that can provide advice, inspiration, assurance, or direction for finding additional supports when you need it the most.

Bridge the Gapp offers self-help resources, links to local services, and allows the user to share their own personal stories.

TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE (TIC) E-LEARNING SERIES

The TIC e-Learning Series consists of seven (7) foundational self-study modules, each of which can be completed in approximately 30 minutes or less. The modules have been designed for a broad audience, including those providing Addiction & Mental Health treatment services. The content has been developed using evidence-informed best practices and is organized sequentially to create a seamless, flowing learning experience; the modules should be taken in order.

TEAM UP! PODCAST

The Team UP! podcast explores different ideas related to team-based primary care, focusing on what is happening here in Canada.

HEALTH CARE PROVIDER PHYSICAL ACTIVITY KIT

The Health Care Provider (HCP) Physical Activity Kit is a collaborative initiative between the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation and ParticipACTION. The kit was developed under the guidance of an advisory committee that included representation from NL Health Services, Nunatsiavut Government's Department of Health and Social Development, Department of Health and Community Services, Recreation NL and ParticipACTION.