About the Book
The book is a blueprint for integrating advanced practice providers into organizational practices across all disciplines-including finance, human resources, and compliance and credentialing.
Describes organizational practices across all disciplines-including finance, human resources, and compliance and credentialing
Provides examples of documents and practices that can be tailored to meet an organization's specific challenge to support the efficiency, operations, and integration of the APP role
Includes top-of-license practice examples that optimize APP productivity and support collaboration
Discusses both team-based care and models of independent practice
Supports building recruitment pipelines with educational institutions and encouraging professional development
About the Author :
Maria Lofgren, DNP, ARNP, NNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP, is a visionary leader with over 35 years of experience spanning leadership, strategic planning, building clinical practice models, and establishing key partnerships. She is a Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Faculty Practice at the University of Iowa College of Nursing, and the Director of Advanced Practice Providers at University of Iowa Health Care. She is dually certified as a pediatric and neonatal nurse practitioner, is a Fellow of the American Associationof Nurse Practitioners, and has been named one of Iowa's 100 Great Nurses. She has multiple peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, posters, and presentations and has mentored numerous APRNs and PAs. She serves on countless committees and professional organizations institutionally, statewide, and nationally. Lofgren was instrumental in leading an enterprise-wide infrastructure to maximize advanced practice providers' integration, leadership structure, and productivity. She co-leads the Certificate Program for Advanced Practice Providers and developed the course Clinical Practice Management and Leadership for Advanced Practice Providers at the University of Iowa College of Nursing. Christine Gust, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, is an experienced human resources professional skilled in onboarding, training, talent acquisition, recruiting, process improvement, compliance, applicant tracking systems, leadership, interviewing, human resources information systems, and employee relations. Her work has led to aligning HR strategies to advanced practice provider organizational objectives, policies, programs, and initiatives. She is skilled at applying process improvement methodologies and is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt. She is experienced with best practices and understands the value of healthcare team optimization utilizing APPs. With over 25 years of HR experience, she serves as the human resources subject matter expert for APP-related matters within University of Iowa Health Care. Gust leads institutional metrics related to APP employment, turnover, transfers, and board specialty and has worked on special interest projects to optimize APP practice. She is well versed in APP onboarding, training, engagement, and retention. She is resource savvy and collaborates with the University of Iowa College of Nursing, Carver College of Medicine (PA Studies), and other programs for APP impact statewide. Douglas Van Daele, MD, FACS, is a Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and is affiliated with the Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System. He is an expert in his field and is nationally and internationally known for his work. He has multiple peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, abstracts, and presentations; has received a variety of federally funded grants; and is an acclaimed educator teaching over 100+ otolaryngology residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the American College of Surgeons, the American Head and Neck Society, and the Triological Society, and he has received multiple awards for his outstanding achievements. He is the Co-chair for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force at UI Health Care and serves on countless committees and professional organizations institutionally, statewide, and nationally. He is a respected physician, leader, and colleague to many and has spearheaded an enterprise-wide infrastructure to maximize the integration, leadership structure, and productivity of advanced practice providers. He is an innovative leader in healthcare and has led institutional, community, and state partnerships as he has championed opportunities involving APPs in the name of patient access, quality, and collaborative teams across the healthcare continuum.
Review :
"This is a must-read for all healthcare organizational leaders where advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs) are a part of the healthcare team. Being able to understand how to best support and utilize this workforce is crucial in the success of any healthcare delivery system. The authors of this book have brilliantly laid out a blueprint to build a strong and engaged APRN/PA staff."
-Risa Zimmerman, MBA, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPADirector, Office of Advanced PracticeNebraska Medicine
"Within these pages lies a treasure trove of evidence-based tools, templates, pitfalls to avoid, and more for anyone who is interested in advanced practice in healthcare. Maria Lofgren and the Iowa team, with learnings from 15+ years creating a sustainable APP model, have given a huge gift to healthcare delivery globally. I'm especially excited about the thoughtful reflections on staying attuned to relationships between providers as well as the figures and sidebars that highlight policy implications and provide specific examples for implementation."
-Ann Williamson, PhD, RN, NEA-BCFormer Chief Nurse and Healthcare Executive
"With the rapid expansion of advanced practice providers (APPs) nationwide, new APP leaders seek guidance and insight on building a program of fully optimized providers. Lofgren et al. have accomplished this task, providing a complete and comprehensive road map for C-suites and APP leaders to follow, creating the pillars of supporting practice from student to expert for healthcare organizations."
-Bonnie Proulx, DNP, APRN, PNP-BC, FAAN
Senior Vice President Physician Enterprise
Kaufman Hall Healthcare Management and Consulting
"This book is a complete guide to understanding, planning, and executing the successful integration of APPs into an organization. The way that the authors organize this text takes you through a step-by-step process that allows you to truly appreciate how you can apply the teaching without being overwhelmed. They have provided us all with a way to eat the elephant, one bite at a time. This is a truly complete text that should be on the
shelves of not only every APP leader but also anyone leading a healthcare organization."
-Aaron Begue, MS, RN, FNP (he, him, his)VP, Advanced Practice ProvidersMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
"This book provides a comprehensive guide for APPs, physicians, and healthcare leaders in building a strong infrastructure that supports all aspects of integration of APPs into practice. It speaks to not only implementation but also how to successfully grow and sustain this valuable workforce. Congratulations to my colleague, Maria Lofgren, and her co-authors Christine Gust and Douglas Van Daele for creating such a valuable resource that will undoubtedly be used for years to come."
-Laura L. Baker, MS, ARNP, FNP-BCDirector of Advanced Practice, UnityPoint Health-Des Moines
"Finally, a comprehensive collection reflective of years of learnings that many APP leaders have struggled through. Thank you, Maria et al! This book will serve as not only a guide to help novice APP leaders develop their path but also a pivotal resource for any healthcare organization looking to transform their workforce."
-Tara Merck, MS, CPNPChief, Children's Specialty Group Advanced Practice ProvidersCW Infusion Clinic Program Director, Children's WisconsinMedical College of Wisconsin
