Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)

(SA08) MythBusters: Advance Practice Providers in PALTC

Saturday, March 11, 2023

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

Room: Ballroom A

CME: (1) MOC: (1) CMD Management: (1) Nursing Contact Hours: (1) AAFP: (1)

This 60-minute session will address 4 common myths regarding the role of APPs in PA/LTC. The following commonly articulated myths regarding APPs will be addressed: (1) inadequate knowledge to complete assessment and manage common chronic and acute problems; (2) APPs all have the exact same knowledge base, educational preparation, and scope of practice; (3) resident/patient/family/staff satisfaction decreases when working with APPs, and (4) partnering with APPs increases physician risk of litigation. The panel style format will allow participants the opportunity to ask questions about and of APPs as well as allow APPs to discuss/describe how they perceive their role in PA/LTC.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this session, learners will be able to:

Describe the role and common practice activities/skills of APPs in PALTC
Discuss 3 similarities and 3 differences between the educational background, practice experience, and licensing requirements for APPs
Identify current evidence related to resident/patient/family/staff perceptions and satisfaction with APPs providing care in PALTC
Understand the requirements for malpractice coverage when APPs are part of the PA/LTC physician team practice

Session Chair/Speaker(s)

AV

Allison Villegas, PA-C

Physician Assistant
Arvada, Colorado

Slides PDF

Speaker(s)

Jennifer Edgar, GNP-BC

Clinical Educator, Post-Acute Care Services
Richmond, Kentucky
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Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP (she/her/hers)

Professor and Chair, Department of Organizational Systems and Adult Health
Baltimore, Maryland
Vycki Nalls, PhD, GNP-BC, ACHPN, CWS

Adjunct Faculty
Northern Virginia, Virginia
Sing T. Palat, MD, CMD (she/her/hers)

Medical Director
Golden, Colorado
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Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP

Professor
Baltimore, Maryland
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Esperanza Fernandez, MD

Coral Gables, Florida