title: Innovative model of interprofessional geriatric consultation: specialized seniors clinics.
abstract: As the Canadian population ages, healthcare systems have become increasingly interested in exploring new ways to deliver services to frail older adults, and in particular older adults with dementia. The Specialized Seniors Clinics (SSCs) are an innovative integrated network of six outpatient clinics in BC's Fraser Health Authority that utilize interprofessional teams to provide comprehensive geriatric assessments and care planning for frail older adults. The SSCs provided approximately 19,000 appointments in the past fiscal year, and clients and primary care physicians are highly satisfied with the model. This article describes the SSC model and provides reflection on the model development, implementation and standardization processes.
authors.affiliation: Student currently completing her MA in Gerontology at Simon Fraser University.
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kadowaki
authors.affiliation: Clinical nurse specialist for the Specialized Seniors Clinics with Fraser Health's Older Adult Program.
authors.forename: Helen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Chow
authors.affiliation: Clinical program developer for Integrated Health Networks with Fraser Health's Older Adult Program.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Metcalfe
authors.affiliation: Director of clinical Programs, Population & Public Health and past director of the Seniors Clinics in Fraser Health.
authors.forename: Kathleen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Friesen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001955:British Columbia; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000458:organization & administration; D006291:Health Policy; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D017146:Models, Organizational; D010348:Patient Care Team; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000458:organization & administration*