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Samantha Horvath1, Sanja Visekruna2, Kelley Kilpatrick3
1Student School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences McMaster University Hamilton, ON.
Objective:
To identify and describe the advanced practice nurse (APN) workforce and models of care (MOC) in emergency departments (EDs) across Ontario, Canada.
Background:
EDs face pressures related to patient acuity, wait times and resources. Research is needed to support ED APN MOC.
Method:
a cross-sectional survey was distributed to ED APNs.
Results:
Total respondents: n = 52 (44.4% response rate). Frequently reported MOC were fast-track and general emergency, with fewer triage, geriatric and mental health MOC reported.
Conclusion:
Future efforts should focus on ED APN MOC improving equity and access. Results can inform health human resource planning to meet priority patient needs.
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