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Initiatives
Advanced Access Initiative
One of the priorities of the Primary Health Care Branch is to improve access to primary care services. One of the strategies the branch undertaking to support this is introducing the concept of office practice re-engineering (also known as Advanced Access) within Manitoba.
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ADVANCED ACCESS
Mark Murray and Associates contracted for introducing
Advanced Access in Manitoba
Internationally renowned experts in the field mark Murray & Associates have been contracted to lead the development and implementation of Advanced Access within the province.
Find out more. 
What is Advanced Access?
Advanced Access is about reengineering clinic practices so that patients can see a physician or other practitioner at a time and date that is convenient for them. It is not just another scheduling system, but in fact, a comprehensive approach to effective patient care delivery. A detailed description of Advanced Access is available for your use.
Advanced Access Workshops
Following the excitement and momentum from the Advanced Access Awareness workshop in March 2007, we are pleased to announce that we are moving forward in implementing Advanced Access in Manitoba. To kick-off the first phase, an awareness (or refresher) workshop will be held for clinics, health care organizations / associations, RHA or government personnel interested in learning more about Advanced Access.
Primary Health Care e-Newsletter
Advanced Access is a key feature of the new Primary Health Care e-Newsletter. If you would like to receive an electronic copy of the PHC e-Newsletter please send an e-mail from the address you wish it sent to.
Other Resources on Advanced Access
Below are some resources that that can provide some background information on re-engineering clinical office practices.
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement
- "Panel Size: How Many Patients Can One Doctor Manage?"
- "Does Improved Access to Care Affect Utilization and Costs for Patients with Chronic Conditions?"
- "Same Day Appointments: Exploding the Access Paradigm"
- "A Controlled Trial of an Advanced Access Appointment System in a Residency Family Medicine Center"
Want to learn more about Advanced Access in Manitoba?
Please contact Primary Health Care Branch staff:
