Accessing Surgical Services in Prince Edward Island's Coast
GrantID: 7818
Grant Funding Amount Low: $15,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $15,000
Summary
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Target Outcomes of Surgical Improvement on Prince Edward Island
The Coastal Surgery Service Improvement initiative aims to fundamentally enhance the effectiveness of surgical services on Prince Edward Island (PEI). The program's primary target outcomes include reducing surgical wait times, improving patient outcomes, and streamlining the surgical referral process across health facilities on the island. Given PEI's unique geographic challenges, these outcomes are critical for ensuring that all residents have timely access to necessary surgical interventions.
Surgical services on PEI currently face significant delays primarily due to fragmentation of care, which affects patient pathways and increases the time required for referrals. Statistics indicate that patients often wait several weeks, if not months, for surgical consultations and procedures. By addressing these delays, the initiative aims to improve patient satisfaction and health outcomes, which are particularly important in a small population where each individual's health can significantly impact community well-being.
These outcomes matter in PEI's context as the island is characterized by limited healthcare resources and a heavy reliance on a few central facilities for surgical care. The coordinated network established through this initiative intends to create seamless communication and collaboration among healthcare providers. This strategy not only optimizes the use of available resources but also fosters a culture of shared learning among peers, ultimately enhancing the expertise of young academic surgeons who participate.
Through implementation of an integrated referral system, the program enhances patient pathways, ensuring that residents requiring surgical interventions are quickly and effectively navigated through the healthcare system. Young surgeons will engage in collaborative practices, sharing knowledge and identifying best practices to further improve surgical outcomes across PEI. This initiative aims not only to enhance the immediate surgical landscape but also to build a foundation for long-term improvements in surgical service delivery across the island.
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