Clinical Practice Resources

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Pathways >  A web-based resource that helps to streamline and optimize patient referrals.  

Pathways has three services to support practitioners, their clinic staff, and patients:

1. Specialist referral, waitlist and location information province-wide, as well as hundreds of vetted resources for patients and practitioners which can be shared from a no-reply address.

2.  Medical care directory with information about doctors and medical clinics in BC.

3. Community services directory with local and provincial services for patients. 

Training Videos

Available once you have an account (under the "?" tab). If you need support with access or the use of pathwaysbc.ca, please contact Julie Northfold at jnorthfold@pathwaysbc.ca

• Introduction to Pathways > 

• Sending resources to patients >

• Community Services Tutorial >

• Other training videos > 

UpToDate > All  Divisions members are eligible for an UpToDate account, free of charge. Access more than 10,000 peer-reviewed topics in 21 specialties from international and Canadian authors, as well as drug information, medical calculators, and patient information sheets. 

Rx Files > Answers your drug therapy questions through objective comparisons. They do NOT receive funding from the pharmaceutical industry. If you’ve already been added to our group subscription, activate your account:

RxFiles Account Instructions >  For assistance, contact Caitlyn McGown cmcgown@kbdivision.ca 

Kootenay Boundary Health Connect Registry (KB HCR)

• The Kootenay Boundary Health Connect Registry (KB HCR) is a centralized waitlist for unattached patients seeking a primary care provider in the region.  

• Refer unattached patients to the KB HCR - patients can self-register online at  www.kbhcr.ca or by calling 811. 

• Reach out to your local HCR patient coordinator at kbhcr@kbdivision.ca for support when your clinic is ready to attach new patients.

• For more information on the KB Health Connect registry and how it can support your clinic and patients with attachment, see our  HCR Guide for Clinics > 

EMR Tip Sheets, Videos & Forms

The Practice Support Program & Doctors of BC, in consultation with Divisions of Family Practice, have developed a series of EMR orientation videos > to help clinic staff who use the Accuro, Profile, Med Access, and Oscar EMR systems. These videos aim to reduce training time for new staff, allowing staff to spend more time optimizing their EMRs with clinic-specific information. Also available is a selection of EMR tip sheets > for quick reference.

EMR Forms

• ALL forms, available here on Pathways > Don't have a Pathways account yet? Julie Northfold can help! jnorthfold@pathwaysbc.ca

• Profile EMR Forms, available here on Pathways > Includes over 60 new & updated forms to import into your Profile EMR. 

• How to create a new form in your profile EMR (video tutorial with sound)>

• How to alter a form in your profile EMR (video tutorial with sound) > 

• MedAccess Forms Now Available on Pathways Homepage, login here >

EMR Training Videos & Manuals

Further EMR training to be added as soon as there are available!

Profile *These trainings are for Profile used by private clinics, not IH

• IntraHealth Profile EMR Introductory Instructions>

• Intrahealth Profile EMR User Guide - Administration>

Quick 3-5 minute "How To" Profile training videos:

• Profile EMR Orientation Workflow 1: Before the Patient’s Visit >

• Profile EMR Orientation Workflow 2: Reviewing a Patient Summary >

• Profile EMR Orientation Workflow 3: Documenting a Patient Visit >

• Profile EMR Orientation Workflow 4: Ending a patient visit>

• Profile EMR Skill Building Video Series > 3 to 10 minute videos, a little more advanced

Med Access

• Med Access EMR Introductory Instructions>

• Med Access EMR User Guide>

Quick 3-5 minute "How To" Med Access training videos:

• Med Access EMR Orientation Workflow 1: Before the Patient’s Visit>

• Med Access EMR Orientation Workflow 2: Reviewing a Patient Summary>

• Med Access EMR Orientation Workflow 3: Documenting a Patient Visit>

• Med Access EMR Orientation Workflow 4: Ending a Patient Visit>

• Med Access EMR Skill Building Video Series > 5 to 10 minute videos, a little more advanced

CHR

• CHR Training Guide > Links to topics and videos on general EMR functionality, encounters & specific workflow functionality  

Introduction to the PCN 

• Understanding the KB PCN >  Check about public searchable first before

• Direct Booking with PCN team Members > 

kbculturalsafety.org > Explore tools and resources to prepare yourself to help cultivate culturally safe care in your practice. 

Gender Affirming Care> Team based clinical tools & resources to support & empower you within the provision of care for Kootenay Boundary transgender, Two-Spirit, non-binary, & gender-diverse people.

Practical resources to help clinics take a proactive approach to preparing for and recovering from an emergency (wildfire, flood, internal threat, etc.) that impacts their operations. These resources assist clinics with developing evacuation, shelter in place, and incident recovery plans. They also contain information about practicing and reviewing your plan, including emergency drill scenarios and practice checklists. 

• Emergency Preparedness Guidebook >

• Emergency Preparedness Workbook >

Contact jschmidt@kbdivision.ca for support developing your clinic's preparedness plans.

• KB Division Member Resources Library > A hub for resources created to support members, includes SP Referral Guides! (scroll down)

• Acronyms > List of common acronyms (non medical) i.e. organizations, terms

• Quick Start for New Practitioners > Handy one-pager of quick links to frequently used sites and information