Rapid Pulmonary Investigation Access Point (GRIP)

The Rapid Pulmonary Investigation Access Point (GRIP) is a service that provides access to a fluid service trajectory for investigating suspected pulmonary lesion(s). Individuals referred to the GRIP can access needed diagnostic tests through established service corridors with the relevant departments and partners.

The GRIP team members include:

• An administrative agent
• A planning, programming, and research agent
• A nurse navigator
• A respirologist

The CIUSSS de l’Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal (ODIM) GRIP takes referrals from professionals within its territory, namely:

• Family physicians through FMGs
• Family physicians and specialized nurse practitioners (SNPs) through the Primary Care Access Point (GAP)
• The Service Request Management Centre (CRDS) *
• Physicians/SNPs at CIUSSS ODIM hospitals’ outpatient clinics
• Physicians/SNPs on care units at CIUSSS ODIM hospital centres
• Physicians/SNPs at CIUSSS ODIM hospital centre ERs
• Any physician/IPS practicing in the CIUSSS ODIM territory

• Rapid Pulmonary Investigation Access Point (RPIAP)  Referral Form

The physician or SNP completes the referral form and sends it to the GRIP by email or fax.

• Initial contact with a GRIP nurse within 48 working hours
• Initial assessment by a respirologist within one working week
• Direct priority access to technical platforms for the investigations required.
• Depending on the diagnosis:
  • Rapid case management by an oncologist
  • Referral to a respirologist
  • Return to the referring physician/SNP

Phone: 514 345-3511 # 6804

Fax: 514-734-7463

Email: clinique.grip.comtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

•  Referrals from the CRDS to the GRIP are done via an online platform. GRIP personnel have access to this platform and will take charge of the cases assigned to them.