NBMS Practice Support introduces first of three change packages designed to help physicians improve specific aspects of their practice
Following the success of the Expedition and Health Home Essentials learning series, The New Brunswick Medical Society’s (NBMS) Practice Support team is in the process of developing Change Packages in collaboration with the Health Innovation Group (HIG).
Three change packages will be created throughout the year and made available for physicians to use with the guidance and support of one of our Practice Facilitators, or self-directed according to their preference. These packages are designed to help members improve specific aspects of their practice at their own pace, without having to commit to a more extensive program such as Health Home Essentials.
The first change package, Create a Healthy Practice, is now completed and available on our website here.
Create a Healthy Practice is part the NBMS’s broader strategy to support primary care physicians, nurse practitioners and teams to implement a Health Home model that aligns with the College of Family Physicians of Canada’s Patient’s Medical Home vision. This change package may also assist with designing and planning a new practice aligned with the Patient’s Medical Home model.
A healthy practice fosters better patient outcomes, enhances the patient experience, improves provider and staff satisfaction, and delivers higher-value care. The NBMS has developed this comprehensive change package to help primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and collaborative teams transform their practices into thriving, high-functioning environments. This evidence-based guide provides practical tools and strategies to reinvigorate clinic teams, maximize individual agency, and reaffirm the purpose of delivering exceptional healthcare.
The goal is to improve the provider experience, with physicians, nurse practitioners, clinicians, and staff having more positive days at work. This is measured through regular feedback, ensuring that the changes implemented are making a tangible difference in workplace satisfaction.
The change package focuses on three key areas to create a healthy practice:
1. Envisioning Your Ideal Practice
Start by defining what your practice stands for and where you want it to go.
2. Developing Business Supports, Policies, and Procedures
Strong business foundations are essential for effective practice management.
3. Constructing High-Functioning Primary Care Teams
Team-based, interprofessional care is the cornerstone of a healthy practice.
The Create a Healthy Practice change package includes a wealth of tools to support these initiatives, such as templates for practice agreements, onboarding guides, privacy policies, and team-building exercises. Practice facilitators are available to guide teams through the process, ensuring successful implementation.
For additional information regarding change packages, please contact practicesupport@nbms.nb.ca.
