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Sample policy & procedure for expansion of privileges for APP

The presence of APPs in hospitals has grown exponentially during the past decade. For purposes of this policy, advanced practice professionals (APP) are defined as physician assistants (PA) and advanced practice registered nurses, with this latter group including certified registered nurse anesthetists, certified nurse-midwives, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists. Collaborating and supervising physicians have realized the value of APPs and often seek to expand the role of APPs. Further, APPs seek to increase their knowledge and skill base and thus their scope of practice.

 

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