Practice Enhancement Program - Saskatchewan Physician Practice Assessment

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We always welcome new suggestions and resources for practice enhancement. Contact us for information on documents without a noted source.

ADD / ADHD

  • Guidelines for Chart Review of ADD/ADHD Patients on Ritalin
    • Flow Sheet for Diagnosis & Treatment of ADHD
    • Diagnostic Criteria for ADD/ADHD Based on DMS-IV
    • Sources of ADHD Information and Materials
  • Consensus Statements - Diagnosis & Treatment of ADHD - National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Program -  http://odp.od.nih.gov
  • Assessment of ADHD Therapy: A Canadian Perspective - The Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment. - www.ccohta.ca

ADEQUATE MEDICAL RECORDS

  • PEP Sample Medical Chart - distributed at time of assessment
  • Checklist from Atlantic Provinces Medical Peer Review - http://www.apmpr.ca/
  • Computer Dictation Software information - www.cma.ca/cmaj
  • Medical Record Keeping Courses
  • Document on Physician's Office Medical Records from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta - www.cpsa.ab.ca
  • S.O.A.P. - an outline of the S.O.A.P. format for recording of clinical notes
  • 'Your Paper Shield / Records Seen as Final Authority' - Family Practice, Jan. 6,1999
  • CMPA article - 'Good Notes vs Bad Notes' - www.cmpa.org
  • Retention of Patient Records

TRANSFER OF PATIENT RECORDS

  • Report from Legislative Committee (SMA)
    For copies of specific guidelines/policies, contact:
    Saskatchewan Medical Association
    Tel: (306) 244-2196 Fax: (306) 653-1631
    Website: www.sma.sk.ca
  • Sample letter including minimal fee for this service
  • Guidelines - Provision and Transfer of Patient Records (CPSS)
    For copies of specific guidelines/policies, contact:
    College of Physician and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
    Tel: (306) 244-7355 Fax: (306) 244-0090
    Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • A Matter of Records: Retention and Transfer of Clinical Records from the Canadian Medical Protective Association
    For copies of specific guidelines/policies, contact:
    Canadian Medical Protective Association
    Tel: 1-800-267-6522 Fax: (613) 725-1300
    Website: www.cmpa.org

AFTER HOURS CARE COVERAGE

  • Policy on medical Practice Coverage and Companion Paper (College of Physicians & Surgeons of Saskatchewan), March 23, 2003.

ANAPHYLAXIS MANAGEMENT

  • Document from Health Canada titled Anaphylaxis: Statement on Initial Management in Non-Hospital Settings       www.hc-sc.gc.ca

ANTIBIOTICS

AUDIOVISUAL PROGRAMS & TEACHING AIDS

  • videotapes available from Continuing Medical & Nursing Education, U of S, 1-306-966-7790 (Obstetric and Newborn Care, Cancer Education, Gerontology, Patient Assessment, Cardiology) - www.usask.ca/nursing/cne

CHELATION THERAPY

Standards for Performance (CPSS Guidelines)
For copies of specific guidelines/policies, contact:
College of Physician and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 244-7355 Fax: (306) 244-0090 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

CHOLESTEROL TESTING & TREATMENT GUIDELINES

Health Services Utilization and Research Commission - November 1995 - http://www.hqc.sk.ca/

COMMUNICATION

  • Educational Workshops for Physician-Patient Communication (pamphlet available), Oregon Foundation For Medical Excellence - http://tfme.org
  • 'The Meaning of Respect: A First Nations Perspective'(Article) - Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 1995, Vol.27, No.4, 95-109 - www.nursing.mcgill.ca
  • 'Is the News Bad, Doctor?' - (excerpt) Medical Council of New Zealand Newsletter, January 1998

COMPUTERIZED FILES

  • A sample of computerized charting systems available through PEP
  • CPSS Bylaw #46 re; medical records
    For copies of specific guidelines/policies, contact:
    College of Physician and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
    Tel: (306) 244-7355 Fax: (306) 244-0090
    Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DRUG & EQUIPMENT LIST

  • suggested list developed by the Saskatchewan Medical Association, January 1995

DRUG WITHDRAWAL PROTOCOLS

  • 'Sedative Withdrawal - Phenobarbital Loading', 'Sedative Withdrawal - Benzodiazepine Taper', 'Opioid Withdrawal' and Alcohol Withdrawal - Diazepam Loading' - (excerpt) Devenyl and Saunders:Physicians' handbook for medical management of alcohol and drug-related problems.

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

  • Remediation and Enhancement Program: This program will provide individualized enhancement and remediation for Saskatchewan physicians who require improvements in certain areas of their practice. Contact: Dr. Penny Davis at Continuing Professional Learning and Professional Development, University of Saskatchewan Box 60001 RPO University, Saskatoon SK S7N 4J8 (Phone: 306-966-7787) - www.usask.ca/cme/
  • Application forms for Education Fund available through the Saskatchewan Medical Association - www.cma.ca/inside/divisions/sma.htm
  • Oregon Foundation for Medical Excellence - Booklet of Educational Programs & Research Projects available - http://tfme.org

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT

  • 'To Suck Is To Save' - article from P.A. Pearls, Jim Cross, MD
  • Suggestions from the Saskatchewan Medical Association regarding availability of emergency equipment in all physicians offices (suction/airways/ambu-bag), includes product acquisition information
  • Description of emergency kit available from BDM Inc., Cambridge, ON - www.bdmcan.com

FORMS AND QUESTIONNAIRES

  • PEP Sample Medical Chart - distributed at time of assessment, including samples of:
    • Cumulative Patient Profile (CPP)
    • Lab Flow charts
    • Motor Vehicle Accident Questionnaire
    • Patient Health Questionnaire
    • Patient History Summary
    • Diabetes Flowsheet/Guidelines

GUIDELINES

  • PEP Chart Review Guidelines
  • CMA Infobase for Canadian Clinical Practice Guidelines (more than 2000 guidelines) - visit www.cma.ca/cpgs or call toll free: 1-800-663-7336
  • Index of Guidelines developed by the College of Physician and Surgeons For copies of specific guidelines/policies, contact:
    College of Physician and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
    Tel: (306) 244-7355 Fax: (306) 244-0090 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

OFFICE DESIGN & MANAGEMENT

  • Office Management - Educational Seminar:
    Mr. Garry B. Peters, BAC, CIM
    Business manager, Associate Medical Clinic
    #400, 20 - 14th Street West, Prince Albert SK S6V 5R3
    Phone:(306)953-1677 Fax: 953-1689

    Provides an overview of the efficiency and proper operation of a medical practice. A written evaluation will be provided to the physician with a guide to more income, less expense and more free time.
  • Office Management - Articles (copies available through PEP office)
    • 'Make Your office More Inviting' - www.aafp.org/family/
    • 'Principles of Recruiting Office Staff' - www.cfpc.ca
    • 'Effective Practice Management' The Canadian Journal of CME - www.cme.ucalgary.ca
    • Information also available through MD Management - www.cma.ca/mdm
    • OFFICE TRAINING MANUAL / RECEPTIONIST JOB DESCRIPTION
      • sample from a physician's office is available through PEP

PALLIATIVE CARE

PEDIATRIC GROWTH CHARTS

To Order: Saskatchewan Prenatal Records, S.P.M.C. Distribution Centre, 110 Henderson Drive, Regina SK S4P 3V7
Phone: (306) 787-2056; Fax: (306) 787-0194

PRENATAL RECORD

To Order: Saskatchewan Prenatal Records, S.P.M.C. Distribution Centre, 110 Henderson Drive, Regina SK S4P 3V7
Phone: (306) 787-2056; Fax: (306) 787-0194

ROURKE BABY RECORDS

Orders to: McNeil Consumer Products Company, 890 Woodlawn Rd W., Guelph, ON N1K 1A5
Phone:1-800-265-7323; Fax: (519)826-6205

SAFETY & SECURITY

  • Article: 'Safety Issues In Your Practice' - Memberships' Dialogue (CPSO) May/June 1999.
    Web site: www.cpso.on.ca

SMA - PHYSICIAN HEALTH & WELL-BEING

  • Informational brochure developed by the Saskatchewan Medical Association which includes a contact list of medical resource persons available for confidential assistance. For more information contact the SMA - http://www.sma.sk.ca/programs/physicianhealth.aspx

STERILIZATION / WASTE MANAGEMENT

  • Guidelines for Infection Control and Waste Management (CPSS). For copies of specific guidelines/policies, contact:
    College of Physician and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
    Tel: (306) 244-7355 Fax: (306) 244-0090 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Biomed Recovery & Disposal - distributor of biomedical waste and packaging containers: P.O. Box 334 Aberdeen SK S0K 0A0
    Phone: (306)253-4476 Fax: (306)253-4338 (Information & Pricing)
  • Assoc. for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Information on Infection Control and Applied Epidemiology: Characteristics of Autoclave Sterilization, etc. available - www.apic.org
  • Saskatchewan Environment and Resource Management Biomedical Waste Management Guidelines: Sharps Wastes / Special Precaution Wastes / Autoclaving/Encapsulation / General Guidelines for Disposal of Sharps Wastes - http://www.environment.gov.sk.ca/

TELEPHONE STUDY

  • A pamphlet describing 'traffic study' provided by SaskTel to determine your office telephone answering needs. To access this service directly, call SaskTel @ 310-4287

VACCINATION INFORMATION

WALK-IN CLINICS

  • Guidelines: For the Ethical Operation of a Walk-In Clinic in Saskatchewan (CPSS) For copies of specific guidelines/policies, contact:
    College of Physician and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
    Tel: (306) 244-7355 Fax: (306) 244-0090
    Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it