Primary Care - Fraser Health

The iConnect Health Network(Integrated Health Network)Expanding capacity forproviders in a communitybasednetworkGPs can more readily respond to increasingnumbers of patients with chronic conditions,by participating in the iConnect HealthNetwork.Also called an ‘integrated health network’, thisis a new system that supports thecoordination of comprehensive care, providedby multi-disciplinary partners. It is designed tostreamline the numerous health care needs ofpatients living with multiple conditions.To date, the network has been established inthree communities: White Rock-South Surrey,Surrey and New Westminster.A high-level view of the patient-centered iConnectHealth Network shows points where care isdelivered across the system. The patient isconsidered a partner in prevention and self-care.In collaboration with their GP, they can accessexpanded support from the health care communityas needs become more complex.What is its purpose?An integrated health network is designed to support GPs and their patients living with multiple orcomplex chronic conditions. Enhanced services are provided outside of the practice, in the community.Multi-disciplinary teams and community partners provide coordinated care for a range of conditions, with afocus on guiding patients to a better health status with disease prevention and self-management strategies.The integrated approach expands access to a wider range of chronic care services that can meet a patient’scomplete health needs, to improve their overall health and quality of life.An integrated health network is not a place, but a system, with many delivery points.How does it work?Instead of working independently, health providers agree to work together across the spectrum of services toshare and coordinate care. They proactively plan for a person‘s range of health needs over the long term.… continued on reverse →PC.04.21.09