Vancouver Primary Care Networks (PCNs)
What is a PCN?
A Primary Care Network (PCN) is a clinical network of providers in a geographic area where patients receive expanded, culturally safe, comprehensive care and improved access to primary care. Requiring a strong foundation of Patient Medical Homes (PMHs), PCNs are designed to wrap services around patients and create a new system for introducing more integrated, team-based care into primary care in the community. The Vancouver Divisions of Family Practice and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) are working together to implement the 6 geographically-based PCNs in Vancouver (see map below).
The First Nations and Aboriginal PCN is a unique and exciting collaboration of the First Nations and Aboriginal primary care clinics in greater Vancouver and the Sunshine Coast in the traditional territories of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish Nations and Tla’amin Nation, working to support Indigenous care needs in the communities they support.
Watch the video below to find out more.
PCN Attributes
PCNs are guided by 10 core attributes:
- Longitudinal Care
- Coordinated Care
- Timely Access
- Extended Hours
- Comprehensive Care
- Team-Based Care
- Population Health Promotion
- Digital Enablement
- Culturally Safe Care
- Equitable Access
You can read more about PCNs on the Family Practice Services Committee site here.
Primary Care Network Initiatives
Click below to learn more about Vancouver’s Primary Care Network initiatives.
Find Your Primary Care Network
There are 6 geographically-based PCNs in Vancouver as well as the First Nations and Aboriginal PCN which supports indigenous primary care needs through clinics located across the Vancouver Coastal Health service delivery area.
Click on your region below to find out more.
Community Network Managers
Community Network Managers (CNMs) are engaging the community to build Vancouver’s PCNs. They do this in many ways including regular clinic visits and outreach.
Get in touch with your CNM – they are your first point of contact to:
- Receive the latest news and updates on Primary Care Network development
- Learn more about the healthcare resources available in your PCN
- Connect with colleagues, clinics, and community partners in the network
- Find resources that support Team Based Care
- Access in-clinic workflow guidance. i.e., finances, patient panels, staff, recruitment, etc
Anupama Hettiarachchi
PCN 2 – Centre North PCN 3 – Northeast
PCN 2 – Northeast False Creek, Downtown Eastside and Grandview Woodland
PCN 3 – Hastings Sunrise, Renfrew Collingwood and Cedar Cottage
Sarah Elliott
PCN 4 – Westside PCN 5 – Midtown
PCN 4 – Shauhgnessy, Arbutus Ridge, Kerrisdale, West Point Grey, Dunbar, UBC and Kitsilano
PCN 5 – South Cambie, Riley Park, Mount Pleasant and Kensington
Jessica Chang
PCN 6 – South
Oakridge-Marpole, Sunset, Victoria-Fraserview and Killarney
PCN Engagement Forums
PCN Engagement Forums are held annually to engage the community on key priorities and initiatives impacting health care providers and their patients.
PCN Evaluations
In addition to regular check-ins and outreach, event surveys and patient experience data, the PCN performs broader evaluations to help understand the impact of PCNs, and inform future planning and quality improvement. Click on the links below to view summary reports from our most recent surveys.
