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Single Hub Access Referral Program for Gastroenterology (SHARPGI)

The Single Hub Access Referral Program for Gastroenterology(SHARPGI) in an initiative to streamline access for patients who need Gastrointestinal Specialist care.

SHARPGI is an AHS funded multiphase improvement initiative between Primary Care and the Edmonton Zone Gastroenterology.

SHARPGI's Goals:

  • To reduce care delays related to referral management and triage
  • To improve patient care through referral quality and pathway integration
  • To improve understanding between Primary Care and Gastroenterology

Contact Details

Seventh Street Plaza

Address
10030 107 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3E4
Telephone
780-613-5524
Fax
780-670-3607
Accessibility

Entrance


Elevators and automatic doors

Getting There

Public transportation available

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
7:00 am - 3:15 pm

Tuesday
7:00 am - 3:15 pm

Wednesday
7:00 am - 3:15 pm

Thursday
7:00 am - 3:15 pm

Friday
7:00 am - 3:15 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
gastroenterologists
Eligibility

Primary Care are able to refer to SHARP for next available if referral criteria and or clinical pathways are completed

Referral Needed

Professional referral required

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

Referrals accepted as of November 2022:

-Abnormal Imaging of Gastrointestinal Tract
-Barrett Esophagus (Surveillance or Known Disease)
-Chronic Abdominal Pain
-Chronic Constipation
-Chronic Diarrhea
-Dyspepsia
-Endoscopic Evaluation of Unexplained Iron Deficiency Anemia
-FIT+ patients requiring Colorectal Cancer Screening that do NOT meet the established SCOPE criteria
-GERD
-H. pylori
-Hepatitis C
-High Risk Rectal Bleeding
-Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
-Non-Alcoholic Fatty-Liver Disease (NAFLD)
-Suspected Celiac Disease
-Dysphagia

Wait Times

Waiting period are diagnosis specific and vary with access needs. Contact SHARP if specific windows are required.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Partners

Partners/affiliations

Primary Care Networks (Edmonton), Digestive Health Strategic Clinical Network (DHSCN)

Also Known As
Acronym
S.H.A.R.P., SHARP
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