Planning tool for NP utilization using PEPPA framework This tool is designed to help you determine whether there is a gap between current roles and responsibilities of nurse practitioners (NP) within an organization, and what moving to full utilization of NPs will entail [1]. It will guide you through the nine-step PEPPA (Participatory, Evidence-based, Patient-focused Process for Advanced practice nursing) framework for the implementation and evaluation of NP services [2]. Steps In PEPPA Action Required [2] Suggested Steps Current Status e.g. planning for change; Items for Chief Nursing Executive education needed; (CNE)/Hospital Administrators to communication to and consider when considering full clients re: role change; policy utilization of NPs change required to support NP utilization [1] 1. Define the Analyze organization’s population and performance trends define the What is the current model of current care? model of care Identify key outcome indicators for improvement What APN roles currently exist? How are they operationalized? 2. Determine Complete a gap analysis of key the need for a trends and outcome indicators new model of 2. How many NPs are employed care in and outside of the organization and are to be credentialed/privileged?
Planning tool for NP utilization using PEPPA framework This tool is designed to help you determine whether there is a gap between current roles and responsibilities of nurse practitioners (NP) within an organization, and what moving to full utilization of NPs will entail [1]. It will guide you through the nine-step PEPPA (Participatory, Evidence-based, Patient-focused Process for Advanced practice nursing) framework for the implementation and evaluation of NP services [2]. Steps In PEPPA [2] Suggested Steps Items for Chief Nursing Executive (CNE)/Hospital Administrators to consider when considering full utilization of NPs Current Status Action Required e.g. planning for change; education needed; communication to and clients re: role change; policy change required to support NP utilization [1] 1. Define the population and define the current model of care Analyze organization’s performance trends What is the current model of care? Identify key outcome indicators for improvement What APN roles currently exist? How are they operationalized? 2. Determine the need for a new model of care Complete a gap analysis of key trends and outcome indicators 2. How many NPs are employed in and outside of the organization and are to be credentialed/privileged?
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