Connect Care has partnered with the FAST central access and intake program to improve patient access to specialty care through better coordination of referral intake and triage.
FAST accepts referrals for specialties onboarded into the program. Connect Care users can submit referrals to FAST using the zonal guidelines below.
Zone | Connect Care Referral Process | Specialties & Contact Information |
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North |
Submit referrals to FAST as per the outgoing referral order workflows process |
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Central |
Submit referrals to FAST as per the outgoing referral order workflows process |
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Calgary |
Submit referrals to FAST as per the outgoing referral order workflows process |
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Edmonton |
Submit referrals to FAST as per the outgoing referral order workflows or internal referral order process |
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South |
Referrals to specialists in South Zone are completed as a provider-to-provider referral within Connect Care following the appropriate referral workflow. |
Tips for using the outgoing referral order workflows:
For support on submitting a FAST referral through Connect Care, refer to the Connect Care manual or email abfast@primarycarealberta.ca.