Location: Anderson Hall
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
SHARPGI is an AHS funded multiphase improvement initiative between Primary Care and the Edmonton Zone Gastroenterology.
SHARPGI's Goals:
Anderson Hall
Elevator available to 2nd floor
Located in Anderson Hall across the street from the Royal Alexandra Hospital on the east side (same side as ER) in between the SE Parkade and Ortho Building buildings and pedways.
Monday8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Friday8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Primary Care are able to refer to SHARP for next available if referral criteria and or clinical pathways are completed
Professional referral required
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
Waiting period are diagnosis specific and vary with access needs. Contact SHARP if specific windows are required.
Partners/affiliations
Primary Care Networks (Edmonton), Digestive Health Strategic Clinical Network (DHSCN)
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