@DocMcConks @drpaulwinston @DoctorsOfBC @BCOrthopods @DavidUrbachMD @CdnDrs4Medicare Single entry to one "group" of surgeons is not the same as single entry to a whole system, with a network of providers working together. That requires central intake, tria
What works? Putting patients first with team-based care, virtual consults between primary care and specialists, and a 'single entry' wait list that doesn't leave people waiting in separate lanes. 2/3 https://t.co/7l0iZdvPRa
@fdossa @JAMASurgery @enenbee @danzeltzer @AndreaSimpsonMD @ihpmeuoft @UofTSurgery @ICESOntario @SMHGenSurg Great study. I remember reading about queue theory improving wait times AND addressing this kind of referral bias in @DavidUrbachMD @CMAJ article: h
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
As Ontario resumes scheduled surgeries, we have a chance to adopt single-entry models & team-based care. @docdanielle & @DavidUrbachMD write, “Group models of care actually make it easier to identify variations in practice and to support colleagues
RT @ElenaLopatin: Very thoughtful discussion by @DavidUrbachMD & @docdanielle on single-entry models and team care to manage the further in…
Very thoughtful discussion by @DavidUrbachMD & @docdanielle on single-entry models and team care to manage the further increased demand for surgical services due to #COVID19 citing @Marshall_HEcon, @Gail_MacKean, mine et al research
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @OntarioPatients: @Virginia_McI @couragesings They'll use this streamlined model for mental health delivery which motivates a MOH propos…
@Virginia_McI @couragesings They'll use this streamlined model for mental health delivery which motivates a MOH proposal to defund existing therapy without consulting those patients affected. https://t.co/9kkiQJWVD6
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @DrJaniceDuMont: New commentary by @DavidUrbachMD and @docdanielle @WCHospital in @CMAJ about addressing the (post) #COVID19 surgery c…
RT @ColleenFlood2: A very imp. wee paper on how COVID-19 could spur a solution to an enduring sore for Canadian medicare; wait times. We sh…
A team-based, single-entry surgical model is good policy in normal times. It is a *necessary* policy in pandemic times to help work through tremendous surgery backlogs. @docdanielle and @DavidUrbachMD lay out a blueprint to maximize quality, experience, an
New commentary by @DavidUrbachMD and @docdanielle @WCHospital in @CMAJ about addressing the (post) #COVID19 surgery crisis 👇🏼👇🏼 https://t.co/ZA4jZz929y
A very imp. wee paper on how COVID-19 could spur a solution to an enduring sore for Canadian medicare; wait times. We should move to the model of a single entry pipe-line so that patients are assigned to the first available surgeon. https://t.co/oxicCZPA2T
RT @KatiePorter_MBA: COVID-19 precautions have created a surgery crisis. How will we address the surgery backlog that was already in place…
RT @HealthCoalition: Instead of turning to the private sector, we should implement simple, public solutions to address the backlog of surge…
RT @stephenjduckett: Good Canadian article, relevant here too: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: time for transformational change ht…
RT @stevejhambleton: Blunt direct somewhat challenging but patient focussed and probably just what we need. https://t.co/qRnDm33Bb8
Blunt direct somewhat challenging but patient focussed and probably just what we need.
Its time: Single entry team-based surgery from now on. Lets start planning and making changes right now!
We need to transform public surgical services now more than ever. BC has some very good models to scale up. Very good @CMAJ commentary from @docdanielle @DavidUrbachMD makes the case https://t.co/AyhQa0IMKW Where is system improvement in the BC plan? @adri
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
It can be done!
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @HealthCoalition: Instead of turning to the private sector, we should implement simple, public solutions to address the backlog of surge…
RT @HealthCoalition: Instead of turning to the private sector, we should implement simple, public solutions to address the backlog of surge…
RT @HealthCoalition: Instead of turning to the private sector, we should implement simple, public solutions to address the backlog of surge…
RT @HealthCoalition: Instead of turning to the private sector, we should implement simple, public solutions to address the backlog of surge…
RT @HealthCoalition: Instead of turning to the private sector, we should implement simple, public solutions to address the backlog of surge…
RT @HealthCoalition: Instead of turning to the private sector, we should implement simple, public solutions to address the backlog of surge…
Simple public solutions like centralized wait lists and team-based care are effective and equitable ways to reduce wait times and enhance patient care. #cdnhealth #cdnpoli #COVID19
Instead of turning to the private sector, we should implement simple, public solutions to address the backlog of surgeries after #COVID19. Centralized wait lists and team-based care are equitable and effective ways to reduce wait lists. #cdnhealth #cdnpoli
thanks @KurdyakP for resharing the commentary in @CMAJ. We have an opportunity to plan how to manage what are going to be long wait times for elective surgeries and we should look to centralized intake as a model to increase equity @HQOntario @sbrien1974
RT @CMAJ: How to address the post-pandemic backlog of surgeries? Single-entry models with team-based care can most efficiently address the…
Access to deferred care- Transformative Change with single point of entry- a must do!
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @rod_romao: Provocative article on single-entry models (1 patient cue for many surgeons in the same practice) and team-based care for co…
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @CMAJ: How to address the post-pandemic backlog of surgeries? Single-entry models with team-based care can most efficiently address the…
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
"As nonemergent surgical services resume, 'business as usual' won't be acceptable." Excellent #covid19 commentary in @CMAJ from @docdanielle & @UofTSurgery's @DavidUrbachMD: https://t.co/970qEOmoDw
COVID-19 precautions have created a surgery crisis. How will we address the surgery backlog that was already in place pre- COVID-19? Time for new models of care and scheduling? Some surgeons disagree, some support change. What’s best for patients? https:
Provocative article on single-entry models (1 patient cue for many surgeons in the same practice) and team-based care for common procedures. Difficult topic for surgeons, but authors raise good points.@CMAJ @docdanielle #COVID19 #surgicalbacklog https://
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
Good Canadian article, relevant here too: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: time for transformational change https://t.co/6ExY9JKbg7
RT @IlanShahin: Good ideas here, but this is a partial solution to part of the problem. Referrers and their patients need reliability, tran…
I love this commentary by two heathcare thought leaders of our time ! @DavidUrbachMD @docdanielle @WCHospital
Thanks @simonevigod for sharing this great commentary by @davidurbachmd and Danielle Martin. Important system solutions raised that apply not just to surgery wait lists (hint - lessons for #mentalhealth care too). https://t.co/rzcdLnmKtj
RT @drlesleybarron: Yup. Lots of underutilization of OR time because of non-centralized referrals, often leaving those new to practice and…
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @a_longhurst: Excellent new @CMAJ commentary on why need to embed proven public solutions -- including single-entry models for surgeries…
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
Good ideas here, but this is a partial solution to part of the problem. Referrers and their patients need reliability, transparency on waits, and up to date info on clinical scope etc. This must be democratized to all practices. Central intake + this? 💥🥳 h
Excellent new @CMAJ commentary on why need to embed proven public solutions -- including single-entry models for surgeries -- in order to create administrative efficiencies, improve patient satisfaction, and reduce wait times now & over the long term.
RT @tariqesm: The #podcast surrounding this piece is great! It takes the time to discuss with @DavidUrbachMD the issue and subtler points i…
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
The #podcast surrounding this piece is great! It takes the time to discuss with @DavidUrbachMD the issue and subtler points in detail. Interesting to learn about “queueing theory” which informs the single-entry model and how it can apply in healthcare. 1/
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @drlesleybarron: Yup. Lots of underutilization of OR time because of non-centralized referrals, often leaving those new to practice and…
Yup. Lots of underutilization of OR time because of non-centralized referrals, often leaving those new to practice and ♀️ with empty OR lists. Caveat is that all those receiving referrals need to be involved in triage process, not just male leadership. #C
RT @IrfanDhalla: Should Covid-19 be the catalyst for a switch to single-entry queues for surgical wait lists? @DavidUrbachMD & @docdaniel…
Unfortunately CCO redefined how urgent cancer treatment and surgeries are and the real surge will be late stage colorectal, breast, and many other cancers that will have metastasized due to delaying care. Would love to see that data. Difficult to meet CCO
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @mccusimano: Great article on how a single-entry model for common surgeries could get our patients the care they need faster, while also…
Great piece by @docdanielle and @DavidUrbachMD! Highly recommend you take the time to read this today.
RT @CMAJ: How to address the post-pandemic backlog of surgeries? Single-entry models with team-based care can most efficiently address the…
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
How to address the post-pandemic backlog of surgeries? Single-entry models with team-based care can most efficiently address the impending demand, explain @DavidUrbachMD and @docdanielle in a new commentary: https://t.co/YAwcmeJAoF https://t.co/yjirnuXA5d
RT @IrfanDhalla: Should Covid-19 be the catalyst for a switch to single-entry queues for surgical wait lists? @DavidUrbachMD & @docdaniel…
Great article on how a single-entry model for common surgeries could get our patients the care they need faster, while also ensuring surgeons get back to work equitably. @docdanielle @DavidUrbachMD - How can this idea be implemented?
Should Covid-19 be the catalyst for a switch to single-entry queues for surgical wait lists? @DavidUrbachMD & @docdanielle make a compelling case https://t.co/f854UDfSNR
A single-entry model could be applied to a number of urologic surgeries. Would you be comfortable with having your partners operate on your patients to reduce wait times? #UroSoMe @CanUrolAssoc @CMAJ @martinurology @JDCampbell_MD
Important piece by @davidurbachMD and @docdanielle. New approaches needed in many parts of #CDNhealth post-#COVID19, that could result in a more efficient and equitable system that is better for patients, providers and population health
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
Great piece on surgical innovation post COVID by @DavidUrbachMD @docdanielle. Given we are very behind (over 90% lower volume of surgical procedures compared with last year) status quo isn't going to get it done!
Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: time for transformational change https://t.co/eJY9WtHc8w from our own @davidurbachMD and @docdanielle @wchospital
Confronting the #COVID19 surgery crisis: time for transformational change @CMAJ https://t.co/3Shi2wzQN4
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @docdanielle: Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: @DavidUrbachMD and I argue in today's @CMAJ that it is time for transformational…
RT @MaggieKeresteci: I have always been a proponent of a single entry #healthsystem for many aspects of #healthcare. In the time of #COVID1…
With 90% of surgeries not being performed right now due to #COVID19, wait times will only get longer. @DavidUrbachMD @docdanielle highlight the role of a team-based, single entry model to address the backlog for common/standardized surgeries. In @CMAJ: h
It’s naive to suggest that Provincial wait lists for surgery exist because of the mechanics of referral... Access is limited by resources (human and ORs) and $$- Confronting the COVID-19 surgery crisis: time for transformational change https://t.co/1lO
RT @MaggieKeresteci: I have always been a proponent of a single entry #healthsystem for many aspects of #healthcare. In the time of #COVID1…