ASGE Annual GI Advanced Practice Provider Course (Virtual) - Onboarding (Day One) | March 2024-Optimizing Role of APP - Onboarding to Continued Professional Development

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The document by Sarah Enslin, PA-C discusses optimizing the role of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in gastroenterology, focusing on onboarding processes and professional development opportunities. It highlights the increasing demand for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in healthcare, driven by factors like an aging population and physician shortages. Key components of successful APP integration into GI practices include defining roles, collaboration with physicians, and formal onboarding programs. The onboarding process involves aspects like EMR training, mentorship, and competency evaluations.<br /><br />Professional development opportunities for GI APPs include increased patient complexity, procedures, CME opportunities, and leadership roles. The document emphasizes the importance of onboarding programs in integrating APPs effectively, leading to improved efficiency, higher job satisfaction, and retention. Challenges in optimizing the role of GI APPs include variations in scope of practice, lack of specialization training, and the need for fair compensation.<br /><br />Leadership roles for APPs in GI practices include positions like Director, Vice President of Advanced Practice, and APP Manager, involving responsibilities such as advocacy, staff training, and collaboration with educational programs. The document concludes that by maximizing the role of APPs within their scope of practice and investing in professional development, healthcare facilities can achieve increased access to care, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Polling questions in the document quiz readers on the benefits of optimizing APP roles and opportunities for professional development in the field.

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Sarah Enslin, PA-C

Keywords

Advanced Practice Providers

Gastroenterology

Onboarding processes

Professional development

Nurse Practitioners

Physician Assistants

Healthcare

Integration

Scope of practice

Leadership roles