WHAT IS A HIP ? (Health Improvement Practitioner) Kaua tātou e rapu hapa Kaua tatou e rapu Hāpai kē Let’s not seek out mistakes Let’s instead seek support and encouragement!
A New Approach • •
The health improvement practitioner role is a new way of working it uses new tools and techniques
A HIP IS…. •
A new integrated role
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Someone who aims to improve overall health outcomes by improving access to efficient and effective behavioural health supports within primary care settings
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Someone who uses a population-based approach to the delivery of behavioural health services
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fits into and reflects the Primary care setting
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Someone who provides mental health and addiction support as a routine part of good health care
The Benefits of having a HIP ROLE •
improves population health – a little for a lot of people
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enhances people’s experience
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reduces cost
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promotes wellness
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supports and addresses medical and psychological challenges
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saves GP’s and nurses consult time and supports team to work at the top of scope
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gives team members confidence to initiate or have mental health conversations
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reduces referrals to specialist or secondary service
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improves collaboration across services