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The Comox Valley Nursing Centre

C Attridge1, C Budgen, A Hilton

  • 1School of Nursing, University of Victoria, British Columbia.

The Canadian Nurse
|February 1, 1997
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The Comox Valley Nursing Centre in British Columbia expanded the nursing role to deliver high-quality community health care. This innovative model addresses Canada

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Nursing Practice Innovation

Background:

  • Growing emphasis on health care reform across Canada necessitates novel approaches to service delivery.
  • Nursing organizations advocate for models that leverage the full scope of nurses' experience and expertise.
  • Existing healthcare systems often underutilize the advanced skills of nursing professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the Comox Valley Nursing Centre's model for broadening the nursing role.
  • To assess the effectiveness of an expanded nursing role in providing community health care.
  • To identify implications for policy makers and nursing organizations interested in innovative healthcare delivery.

Main Methods:

  • Case study analysis of the Comox Valley Nursing Centre.
  • Review of project documentation and outcomes related to expanded nursing functions.

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  • Qualitative assessment of the model's impact on healthcare quality and accessibility.

    • Main Results:

    • The Comox Valley Nursing Centre successfully broadened the nursing role.
    • The expanded role facilitated the provision of high-quality, effective health care within the community.
    • The model demonstrated a viable alternative for healthcare delivery, optimizing nursing expertise.

    Conclusions:

    • The Comox Valley Nursing Centre serves as a valuable case study for healthcare reform in Canada.
    • Broadening the nursing role can enhance the quality and effectiveness of community health services.
    • Policy makers and nursing leaders should consider similar models to optimize healthcare delivery.