Nursing Leadership
Ontario Emergency Department Models of Care With Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists
Samantha Horvath, Sanja Visekruna, Kelley Kilpatrick, Melissa McCallum and Nancy Carter
Abstract
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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