Utilizing advanced practice providers in the paracentesis/thoracentesis clinic
Mandy Schesser1, Sima Naderi2, Ghaneh Fananapazir3
1Advanced Practice Supervisor for Radiology, Acute Infection Management Service, and Trauma, UCDMC, Sacramento, CA, USA.
Radiology practices can improve efficiency and prevent burnout by employing advanced practice providers to perform procedures. This strategy supports the implementation of an advanced practice provider-driven paracentesis and thoracentesis clinic.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Practice Management
Background:
- Increasing radiology volumes and decreasing reimbursements necessitate efficiency improvements.
- Radiologist burnout is a significant concern in modern healthcare settings.
- Advanced practice providers (APPs) offer a potential solution to enhance operational efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline strategies for integrating APPs into radiology departments.
- To detail the implementation of an APP-driven paracentesis and thoracentesis clinic.
Main Methods:
- Departmental strategy development for APP integration.
- Establishing an APP-led clinic for specific procedures.
Main Results:
- The abstract does not contain specific results, but implies successful implementation of an APP-driven clinic.
Conclusions:
- Integrating APPs can enhance radiology practice efficiency.
- APP-driven procedural clinics are a viable model for managing increased workloads and preventing burnout.
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