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In this special episode of TeamUP!, Morgan and Sarah host a roundtable discussion with friends of the Innovation Support Unit to talk about the past, present, and future of Primary Care change in British Columbia. The guests are both optimistic for the future and a bit sad as context of the episode’s conversation: the ISU, a unit that began eight years ago to strengthen and support Team-Based Primary Care in British Columbia, is wrapping up its core work with the BC government. Throughout the episode, guests Angela Wignall, Valerie St. John, Christie Newton, Carolyn Canfield, and Andrew Earnshaw, discuss highlights of BC’s primary care strategy, new compensation models, relationship building and team development, collaboration challenges, and foundational needs. This will be the last planned episode for TeamUP! Sarah and Morgan are not yet sure where they will turn there podcasting eye to next, but they do not want their microphones to go to waste, if there is an audience wanting to hear from them. Please enjoy this episode, and thank you for being a part of the TeamUP! community!

In this special episode of TeamUP!, Morgan and Sarah explore a nurse’s transition from acute care to primary care with seasoned nurses Diana and Nikki. They’re asked what questions they have as nurses curious about entering primary care. Diana and Nikki ask about the skills required, job expectations, and specialty training necessary for primary care, as well as the importance of team dynamics and long-term patient relationships. The hosts try to answer each question while providing resources for further learning. The discussion underscores the proactive role of primary care nurses in preventing chronic conditions and highlights a nurse’s ability to carve out their preferred role within healthcare. Special Thanks ============ Throughout this season you’ll hear from several amazing nurses: Angela Wignall is a Registered Nurse who has worked in perinatal health and public health. Since recording this episode Angela has been promoted to the CEO of the Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC from her position as Senior Executive Director. Angela is also a board member at the Canadian Nurses Association.Diana Boateng is a Registered Nurse and is working on her dual master’s degree in nursing and health informatics. In her Masters, she is a co-op student working with the Innovation Support Unit. Her background is mostly in acute care but she has been interested in exploring what it means to be a nurse in primary care.Hannah Roy works as a Registered Nurse in primary care and urgent primary care. She has certified practice in STI management and is completing her Masters degree to be a nurse practitioner.Jamie Duteil is a Registered Nurse and the Health System Improvement Director at Health Quality BC. She has managed urgent primary care centres and acute care centres.Kacey Wall is a Registered Nurse and a diabetes educator, she has worked in primary care networks and is a team member of the Innovation Support Unit.Nikki Kafal is a Registered Nurse and has spent her career working in emergency and critical care settings. She is completing a dual master degree in nursing and health informatics and joins the Innovation Support Unit as a co-op student. Links and Resources =============== PCN Jobs BC This website provides a list of currently available jobs for healthcare professionals across the numerous Primary Care Networks of BC. Use the filter on the left to select your profession among other qualifiers. BC Health Authority Websites Navigate to the careers section within a Health Authority’s website and search “primary care nurse” to show results for all openings in primary care. Fraser HealthInterior HealthIsland HealthNorthern HealthVancouver Coastal Health

Episode 13 is a teamBIT that focuses on how nurses can support frail patients with complex needs through home visits and virtual touchpoints. Morgan emphasizes the benefits of nurses assessing primary care needs in an environment that patients feel most comfortable in: their home. Morgan suggests a good starting place is with patients that are not yet currently receiving home care. Another approach nurses can use is virtual touch points for more frequent communication, offering a more accessible and personalized approach to help support patients who need more care. The episode concludes with our host exploring the advantages of involving nurses in coordinating care, leveraging their functional assessment capabilities, and integrating their work with broader clinical teams. Special Thanks ============ Throughout this season you’ll hear from several amazing nurses: Angela Wignall is a Registered Nurse who has worked in perinatal health and public health. Since recording this episode Angela has been promoted to the CEO of the Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC from her position as Senior Executive Director. Angela is also a board member at the Canadian Nurses Association.Diana Boateng is a Registered Nurse and is working on her dual master’s degree in nursing and health informatics. In her Masters, she is a co-op student working with the Innovation Support Unit. Her background is mostly in acute care but she has been interested in exploring what it means to be a nurse in primary care.Hannah Roy works as a Registered Nurse in primary care and urgent primary care. She has certified practice in STI management and is completing her Masters degree to be a nurse practitioner.Jamie Duteil is a Registered Nurse and the Health System Improvement Director at Health Quality BC. She has managed urgent primary care centres and acute care centres.Kacey Wall is a Registered Nurse and a diabetes educator, she has worked in primary care networks and is a team member of the Innovation Support Unit.Nikki Kafal is a Registered Nurse and has spent her career working in emergency and critical care settings. She is completing a dual master degree in nursing and health informatics and joins the Innovation Support Unit as a co-op student.Links and Resources=============== **https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/1999/1001/p1481.html** This article, published in 1999, introduces the acronym “INHOMESSS” as a mnemonic that provides framework for the evaluation of a patient’s functional status and home environment. **Nurse Home Visit Guidelines: Australian Medicare Local Alliance** A guideline written for primary care nurses working in home care. This guideline provides information on the potential risks associated with entering an unknown setting and how to minimize these risks to nurses.

In this teamBIT episode, Morgan discusses how nurses can facilitate care coordination in primary care to support complex patients. Care coordination is less intensive than case management and involves assessing patient needs, connecting with community supports, and maintaining ongoing patient relationships. Morgan describes how, in care coordination, the role of nurses in optimizing care plans is emphasized, especially for frail or complex care patients. Benefits include reducing avoidable crises and ER visits, enhancing patient and family support, and helping patients remain at home longer. Special Thanks ============ Throughout this season you’ll hear from several amazing nurses: Angela Wignall is a Registered Nurse who has worked in perinatal health and public health. Since recording this episode Angela has been promoted to the CEO of the Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC from her position as Senior Executive Director. Angela is also a board member at the Canadian Nurses Association.Diana Boateng is a Registered Nurse and is working on her dual master’s degree in nursing and health informatics. In her Masters, she is a co-op student working with the Innovation Support Unit. Her background is mostly in acute care but she has been interested in exploring what it means to be a nurse in primary care.Hannah Roy works as a Registered Nurse in primary care and urgent primary care. She has certified practice in STI management and is completing her Masters degree to be a nurse practitioner.Jamie Duteil is a Registered Nurse and the Health System Improvement Director at Health Quality BC. She has managed urgent primary care centres and acute care centres.Kacey Wall is a Registered Nurse and a diabetes educator, she has worked in primary care networks and is a team member of the Innovation Support Unit.Nikki Kafal is a Registered Nurse and has spent her career working in emergency and critical care settings. She is completing a dual master degree in nursing and health informatics and joins the Innovation Support Unit as a co-op student.

In episode 11 of TeamUP!, Morgan and Sarah explore the significant role of nurses in aiding patients with mental health needs, particularly mood disorders, in primary care settings. The hosts discuss how common anxiety and depression are, and how nurses' skills in connecting with patients are vital in providing comprehensive care. The conversation covers the different scopes of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs), and how these professionals assess and support patients with stable and unstable mental health conditions. Featuring key quotes and anecdotes from nurses in the field, the hosts look into the importance of team support, debriefing after stressful events, and the need for escalation pathways when patients require care beyond a nurse's scope of practice. Special Thanks ============ Throughout this season you’ll hear from several amazing nurses: Angela Wignall is a Registered Nurse who has worked in perinatal health and public health. Since recording this episode Angela has been promoted to the CEO of the Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC from her position as Senior Executive Director. Angela is also a board member at the Canadian Nurses Association.Diana Boateng is a Registered Nurse and is working on her dual master’s degree in nursing and health informatics. In her Masters, she is a co-op student working with the Innovation Support Unit. Her background is mostly in acute care but she has been interested in exploring what it means to be a nurse in primary care.Hannah Roy works as a Registered Nurse in primary care and urgent primary care. She has certified practice in STI management and is completing her Masters degree to be a nurse practitioner.Jamie Duteil is a Registered Nurse and the Health System Improvement Director at Health Quality BC. She has managed urgent primary care centres and acute care centres.Kacey Wall is a Registered Nurse and a diabetes educator, she has worked in primary care networks and is a team member of the Innovation Support Unit.Nikki Kafal is a Registered Nurse and has spent her career working in emergency and critical care settings. She is completing a dual master degree in nursing and health informatics and joins the Innovation Support Unit as a co-op student.Links and Resources=============== TeamUP! Season 7 Episode 2: Nurses as a Profession — How nurses augment primary care

In this episode, Morgan and Sarah discuss how nurses can provide diabetes management in team-based primary care. Kacey, who is a certified diabetes education nurse, describes ways to introduce a nurse to diabetes management in a clinic. Morgan and Sarah also share insights into how nurses can provide patient education, streamline follow-ups, and emphasize foot care to prevent complications. The episode highlights practical tips and considerations for primary care teams to optimize diabetes care and coordinating with external diabetes education centres when possible. Special Thanks ============ Throughout this season you’ll hear from several amazing nurses: Angela Wignall is a Registered Nurse who has worked in perinatal health and public health. Since recording this episode Angela has been promoted to the CEO of the Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC from her position as Senior Executive Director. Angela is also a board member at the Canadian Nurses Association.Diana Boateng is a Registered Nurse and is working on her dual master’s degree in nursing and health informatics. In her Masters, she is a co-op student working with the Innovation Support Unit. Her background is mostly in acute care but she has been interested in exploring what it means to be a nurse in primary care.Hannah Roy works as a Registered Nurse in primary care and urgent primary care. She has certified practice in STI management and is completing her Masters degree to be a nurse practitioner.Jamie Duteil is a Registered Nurse and the Health System Improvement Director at Health Quality BC. She has managed urgent primary care centres and acute care centres.Kacey Wall is a Registered Nurse and a diabetes educator, she has worked in primary care networks and is a team member of the Innovation Support Unit.Nikki Kafal is a Registered Nurse and has spent her career working in emergency and critical care settings. She is completing a dual master degree in nursing and health informatics and joins the Innovation Support Unit as a co-op student.

In episode 9 of TeamUP!, the focus is on exploring the integral role nurses play in medication management within primary care teams. We will hear interview clips from Kacey, a registered nurse, who explains the responsibilities nurses hold, including taking comprehensive medical histories, assessing medication impacts, advocating for patients, and educating them about their medications. The discussion highlights the value nurses add during transitions of care and their ability to address sensitive topics, such as financial challenges, which may affect medication adherence. Nurses build patient trust, provide follow-up education, and work collaboratively within the team to enhance patient care. Special Thanks ============ Throughout this season you’ll hear from several amazing nurses: Angela Wignall is a Registered Nurse who has worked in perinatal health and public health. Since recording this episode Angela has been promoted to the CEO of the Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC from her position as Senior Executive Director. Angela is also a board member at the Canadian Nurses Association.Diana Boateng is a Registered Nurse and is working on her dual master’s degree in nursing and health informatics. In her Masters, she is a co-op student working with the Innovation Support Unit. Her background is mostly in acute care but she has been interested in exploring what it means to be a nurse in primary care.Hannah Roy works as a Registered Nurse in primary care and urgent primary care. She has certified practice in STI management and is completing her Masters degree to be a nurse practitioner.Jamie Duteil is a Registered Nurse and the Health System Improvement Director at Health Quality BC. She has managed urgent primary care centres and acute care centres.Kacey Wall is a Registered Nurse and a diabetes educator, she has worked in primary care networks and is a team member of the Innovation Support Unit.Nikki Kafal is a Registered Nurse and has spent her career working in emergency and critical care settings. She is completing a dual master degree in nursing and health informatics and joins the Innovation Support Unit as a co-op student.

In episode eight of TeamUP!, we learn about the benefits of shared visits with a primary care provider and a nurse. Morgan and Sarah discuss how these shared visits can enhance team capacity, improve care for complex illnesses, foster team building, and create immediate capacity in the moment. With insights from nurses, the episode highlights the importance of synchronized care plans, trust-building, and efficient multitasking, all while encouraging you to incorporate a shared visit in your practice to fully understand the benefits. Special Thanks ============ Throughout this season you’ll hear from several amazing nurses: Angela Wignall is a Registered Nurse who has worked in perinatal health and public health. Since recording this episode Angela has been promoted to the CEO of the Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC from her position as Senior Executive Director. Angela is also a board member at the Canadian Nurses Association.Diana Boateng is a Registered Nurse and is working on her dual master’s degree in nursing and health informatics. In her Masters, she is a co-op student working with the Innovation Support Unit. Her background is mostly in acute care but she has been interested in exploring what it means to be a nurse in primary care.Hannah Roy works as a Registered Nurse in primary care and urgent primary care. She has certified practice in STI management and is completing her Masters degree to be a nurse practitioner.Jamie Duteil is a Registered Nurse and the Health System Improvement Director at Health Quality BC. She has managed urgent primary care centres and acute care centres.Kacey Wall is a Registered Nurse and a diabetes educator, she has worked in primary care networks and is a team member of the Innovation Support Unit.Nikki Kafal is a Registered Nurse and has spent her career working in emergency and critical care settings. She is completing a dual master degree in nursing and health informatics and joins the Innovation Support Unit as a co-op student.

In this TeamUP! teamBIT Morgan is on his own again. This time he's talking about how to plan and promote a dedicated “nurse clinic” in your primary care practice to boost the presence of new nursing staff in your practice. The discussion includes selecting a focus area for the clinic, organizing appointments, and effectively promoting the clinic through various channels. Examples given include clinics for blood pressure, immunizations, well-baby checks, diabetic foot checks, and STI screenings. The episode also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and patient engagement, with insights on making nurse clinics an accessible and valuable addition to practice. Special Thanks ============ Throughout this season you’ll hear from several amazing nurses: Angela Wignall is a Registered Nurse who has worked in perinatal health and public health. Since recording this episode Angela has been promoted to the CEO of the Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC from her position as Senior Executive Director. Angela is also a board member at the Canadian Nurses Association.Diana Boateng is a Registered Nurse and is working on her dual master’s degree in nursing and health informatics. In her Masters, she is a co-op student working with the Innovation Support Unit. Her background is mostly in acute care but she has been interested in exploring what it means to be a nurse in primary care.Hannah Roy works as a Registered Nurse in primary care and urgent primary care. She has certified practice in STI management and is completing her Masters degree to be a nurse practitioner.Jamie Duteil is a Registered Nurse and the Health System Improvement Director at Health Quality BC. She has managed urgent primary care centres and acute care centres.Kacey Wall is a Registered Nurse and a diabetes educator, she has worked in primary care networks and is a team member of the Innovation Support Unit.Nikki Kafal is a Registered Nurse and has spent her career working in emergency and critical care settings. She is completing a dual master degree in nursing and health informatics and joins the Innovation Support Unit as a co-op student.

In this episode of TeamUP!, Morgan and Sarah discuss promoting a new nurse to patients in your practice. Our hosts discuss the integration of nurses into primary care teams and highlight the importance of effective communication with patients regarding team-based care transitions. The conversation includes examples and scenarios for promoting new nursing staff within clinics, individual patient engagement strategies, and addressing patient concerns about seeing new team members. The episode also emphasizes understanding patient apprehensions and providing tangible benefits and personal introductions as a way to build trust and comfort. Special Thanks ============ Throughout this season you’ll hear from several amazing nurses: Angela Wignall is a Registered Nurse who has worked in perinatal health and public health. Since recording this episode Angela has been promoted to the CEO of the Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC from her position as Senior Executive Director. Angela is also a board member at the Canadian Nurses Association.Diana Boateng is a Registered Nurse and is working on her dual master’s degree in nursing and health informatics. In her Masters, she is a co-op student working with the Innovation Support Unit. Her background is mostly in acute care but she has been interested in exploring what it means to be a nurse in primary care.Hannah Roy works as a Registered Nurse in primary care and urgent primary care. She has certified practice in STI management and is completing her Masters degree to be a nurse practitioner.Jamie Duteil is a Registered Nurse and the Health System Improvement Director at Health Quality BC. She has managed urgent primary care centres and acute care centres.Kacey Wall is a Registered Nurse and a diabetes educator, she has worked in primary care networks and is a team member of the Innovation Support Unit.Nikki Kafal is a Registered Nurse and has spent her career working in emergency and critical care settings. She is completing a dual master degree in nursing and health informatics and joins the Innovation Support Unit as a co-op student. Links and Resources ==================== The Communication to Patient Checklist aims to equip your clinic with easy to follow, and categorized, ideas of when and how you can bring up team-based care to your patients. https://teambasedcarebc.ca/resources/tbc-communication-to-patient-checklist/#details

In this mini teamBIT of an episode, Morgan is podcasting solo and looks into what a certified practice means in nursing, specifically in the context of British Columbia. There are five distinct areas of certified practice for nurses in BC, and they allow for autonomous diagnosis and treatment within specific scopes. Morgan goes into detail for each certified practice: reproductive health, STI treatment, opioid use disorder management, RN first call, and remote practice. Emphasis is placed on the benefits of certified practice for primary care teams and the importance of integrating these certifications into practice. Special Thanks ============ Throughout this season you’ll hear from several amazing nurses: Angela Wignall is a Registered Nurse who has worked in perinatal health and public health. Since recording this episode Angela has been promoted to the CEO of the Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC from her position as Senior Executive Director. Angela is also a board member at the Canadian Nurses Association.Diana Boateng is a Registered Nurse and is working on her dual master’s degree in nursing and health informatics. In her Masters, she is a co-op student working with the Innovation Support Unit. Her background is mostly in acute care but she has been interested in exploring what it means to be a nurse in primary care.Hannah Roy works as a Registered Nurse in primary care and urgent primary care. She has certified practice in STI management and is completing her Masters degree to be a nurse practitioner.Jamie Duteil is a Registered Nurse and the Health System Improvement Director at Health Quality BC. She has managed urgent primary care centres and acute care centres.Kacey Wall is a Registered Nurse and a diabetes educator, she has worked in primary care networks and is a team member of the Innovation Support Unit.Nikki Kafal is a Registered Nurse and has spent her career working in emergency and critical care settings. She is completing a dual master degree in nursing and health informatics and joins the Innovation Support Unit as a co-op student. Links and Resources ======================= BCCNM Certified Practice website details the five certified practice designations available for nurses in BC along with their scope: https://www.bccnm.ca/RN/learning/certified-practice/Pages/Default.aspx BCCNM Section 8: Restricted activities for certified practice gives more detail on the 5 certified practice designations: https://www.bccnm.ca/RN/ScopePractice/part4/section8/Pages/Default.aspx Canadian Nursing Association - Advanced Practice Nursing webpage provides detailed information on both the clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner role and how they help meet the complex health needs of Canadians: https://www.cna-aiic.ca/en/nursing/advanced-nursing-practice

In this episode of TeamUP! we learn about the complexities of being an employer of a primary care nurse within smaller private clinics. Our hosts, Morgan and Sarah, discuss the complexity of being both a clinical team member and an employer, emphasizing the need for clear clinical policies and role definitions. Major topics include the challenges of holding multiple roles, the impact of power dynamics in teams, and the importance of transparent organizational policies. They also provide practical advice on creating clinical workflows, drafting policies, and leveraging nurses' skills for better team integration and patient care. Special Thanks ============ Throughout this season you’ll hear from several amazing nurses: Angela Wignall is a Registered Nurse who has worked in perinatal health and public health. Since recording this episode Angela has been promoted to the CEO of the Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC from her position as Senior Executive Director. Angela is also a board member at the Canadian Nurses Association.Diana Boateng is a Registered Nurse and is working on her dual master’s degree in nursing and health informatics. In her Masters, she is a co-op student working with the Innovation Support Unit. Her background is mostly in acute care but she has been interested in exploring what it means to be a nurse in primary care.Hannah Roy works as a Registered Nurse in primary care and urgent primary care. She has certified practice in STI management and is completing her Masters degree to be a nurse practitioner.Jamie Duteil is a Registered Nurse and the Health System Improvement Director at Health Quality BC. She has managed urgent primary care centres and acute care centres.Kacey Wall is a Registered Nurse and a diabetes educator, she has worked in primary care networks and is a team member of the Innovation Support Unit.Nikki Kafal is a Registered Nurse and has spent her career working in emergency and critical care settings. She is completing a dual master degree in nursing and health informatics and joins the Innovation Support Unit as a co-op student. Links and Resources ======================== BCCNM Controls on Nursing Practice: This is an infographic that highlights the four levels of controls on a registered nurses’ practice. https://www.bccnm.ca/RN/ScopePractice/part1/Pages/controls.aspx RN Suturing Decision Support Tool for BC: This document is a detailed decision support tool to assist registered nurses working in British Columbia.https://www.clwk.ca/get-resource/treating-minor-uncomplicated-lacerations-adults-guideline/ BC Guideline (just updates July 2024) on COPD: A scope-guide document that provides recommendations for how to interact with a person with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-resources/bc-guidelines/copd

In this episode, we dive into the differences between Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) within primary care settings. Morgan and Sarah look at how each role fits into a primary care team, considering their distinct scopes of practice, training, and the types of patients they typically manage. Importantly the hosts give key clinical examples to highlight where one type of nurse may be better suited for a practice. The hosts emphasize how hiring a nurse that will be utilizing their full skillset in clinic is often better than hiring an overqualified nurse to work below their scope and recommend resources that are available to support integrating nurses into clinical teams. Special Thanks ============ Throughout this season you’ll hear from several amazing nurses: Angela Wignall is a Registered Nurse who has worked in perinatal health and public health. Since recording this episode Angela has been promoted to the CEO of the Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC from her position as Senior Executive Director. Angela is also a board member at the Canadian Nurses Association.Diana Boateng is a Registered Nurse and is working on her dual master’s degree in nursing and health informatics. In her Masters, she is a co-op student working with the Innovation Support Unit. Her background is mostly in acute care but she has been interested in exploring what it means to be a nurse in primary care.Hannah Roy works as a Registered Nurse in primary care and urgent primary care. She has certified practice in STI management and is completing her Masters degree to be a nurse practitioner.Jamie Duteil is a Registered Nurse and the Health System Improvement Director at Health Quality BC. She has managed urgent primary care centres and acute care centres.Kacey Wall is a Registered Nurse and a diabetes educator, she has worked in primary care networks and is a team member of the Innovation Support Unit.Nikki Kafal is a Registered Nurse and has spent her career working in emergency and critical care settings. She is completing a dual master degree in nursing and health informatics and joins the Innovation Support Unit as a co-op student. Links and Resources ===================== Nurse Compass: An interactive learning tool created to help primary care providers, leaders, and teams get to know and improve their knowledge of the scopes of practice for nurses in British Columbia. https://teambasedcarebc.ca/nurse-compass/ FPSC has a virtual guide to support the Ministry of Health’s Nurse in Practice Program https://fpscbc.ca/integrating-nurse-practice In this episode Morgan and Sarah talked about blood pressure as an example when they were talking about diagnosis and management and nursing roles . See Hypertension - Diagnosis and Management for more information: This document outlines recommendations on how to diagnose and manage hypertension in adults. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-resources/bc-guidelines/hypertension

In this episode, Morgan and Sarah dive into the distinctions between doctors and nurses. They explore the value nurses bring to primary care and discuss how autonomy shapes the role of a nurse. Morgan introduces the four domains of nursing: clinical practice, education, research, and leadership. There is an emphasis on the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork, the different approaches to patient care, and the cultural and social aspects that shape the nursing profession, along with examples of what a nursing diagnosis is compared to a medical diagnosis. Special Thanks ============ Throughout this season you’ll hear from several amazing nurses: Angela Wignall is a Registered Nurse who has worked in perinatal health and public health. Since recording this episode Angela has been promoted to the CEO of the Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC from her position as Senior Executive Director. Angela is also a board member at the Canadian Nurses Association.Diana Boateng is a Registered Nurse and is working on her dual master’s degree in nursing and health informatics. In her Masters, she is a co-op student working with the Innovation Support Unit. Her background is mostly in acute care but she has been interested in exploring what it means to be a nurse in primary care.Hannah Roy works as a Registered Nurse in primary care and urgent primary care. She has certified practice in STI management and is completing her Masters degree to be a nurse practitioner.Jamie Duteil is a Registered Nurse and the Health System Improvement Director at Health Quality BC. She has managed urgent primary care centres and acute care centres.Kacey Wall is a Registered Nurse and a diabetes educator, she has worked in primary care networks and is a team member of the Innovation Support Unit.Nikki Kafal is a Registered Nurse and has spent her career working in emergency and critical care settings. She is completing a dual master degree in nursing and health informatics and joins the Innovation Support Unit as a co-op student.Links and Resources ================ Nurse Compass: An interactive learning tool created to help primary care providers, leaders, and teams get to know and improve their knowledge of the scopes of practice for nurses in British Columbia. https://teambasedcarebc.ca/nurse-compass/ BC Health Professions Act: Nurses and Nurse Practitioners Regulation: The detailed act. An online reference with a comprehensive list of definitions, scope of practice information, and other regulations for nurses and nurse practitioners in British Columbia. https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/284_2008 CanMEDS-FM: Canadian family physician competency framework. In the 2017 document you can find the seven domains that a family physician is expected to be proficient in. https://www.cfpc.ca/en/education-professional-development/educational-frameworks-and-reference-guides/canmeds-family-medicine

In the first episode of Season 7 of TeamUP!, hosts Morgan and Sarah introduce the season's focus on the role of nurses in primary care. This season will feature interview insights from a range of nurses. In this episode, Morgan and Sarah discuss the new Nurse in Practice program in BC and explore how nurses can enhance team-based care in primary care clinics. This first episode gives a brief overview of all the topics they aim to cover throughout the season, including: how to support a nurse in your practice, being an employer, and the differences among the nursing designations, along with focused episodes on common conditions like diabetes and anxiety. This episode also highlights a new tool called the Nurse Compass, designed as a learning tool to help primary care clinics understand the scope of nursing roles so that roles can be aligned with practice needs. Special Thanks Throughout this season you’ll hear from several amazing nurses: Angela Wignall is a Registered Nurse who has worked in perinatal health and public health. Since recording this episode Angela has been promoted to the CEO of the Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC from her position as Senior Executive Director. Angela is also a board member at the Canadian Nurses Association.Diana Boateng is a Registered Nurse and is working on her dual master’s degree in nursing and health informatics. In her Masters, she is a co-op student working with the Innovation Support Unit. Her background is mostly in acute care but she has been interested in exploring what it means to be a nurse in primary care.Hannah Roy works as a Registered Nurse in primary care and urgent primary care. She has certified practice in STI management and is completing her Masters degree to be a nurse practitioner.Jamie Duteil is a Registered Nurse and the Health System Improvement Director at Health Quality BC. She has managed urgent primary care centres and acute care centres.Kacey Wall is a Registered Nurse and a diabetes educator, she has worked in primary care networks and is a team member of the Innovation Support Unit.Nikki Kafal is a Registered Nurse and has spent her career working in emergency and critical care settings. She is completing a dual master degree in nursing and health informatics and joins the Innovation Support Unit as a co-op student.Links and Resources Nurse Compass is an interactive learning tool created to help primary care providers, leaders, and teams get to know and improve their knowledge of the scopes of practice for nurses in British Columbia. https://teambasedcarebc.ca/nurse-compass/NNPBC Program Stay tuned - launching soon!FPSC has a virtual guide to support the Ministry of Health’s Nurse in Practice Program. https://fpscbc.ca/integrating-nurse-practiceBC Nurse in Practice Program is BC’s primary care strategy designed to expand team-based primary care by integrating more nurses into family practices. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/nurse-in-practice-program