APPs in CCT: Experiences and Advice on Instituting the Nurse Practitioner Model in Critical Care Transport

The concept of utilizing advanced practice providers (APPs) on air and ground CCT is not new, however, utilizing full-time, dedicated transport APPs remains a relatively scarce model. Only a few programs appear to be committing to a full-time APP model in CCT, while others seem to be dabbling in partial institution or as able. In this presentation, Dr. Grabowski will share his experiences leading different CCT teams: one with full-time, dedicated CCT APPs in a long-standing APP-led CCT program, another adjusting to a new CCT APP model, and a third beginning their first steps into an APP-led CCT model. During this presentation Dr. Grabowski will discuss the benefits and challenges to the APP model in CCT, particularly as it surrounds organization resource, program culture, billing, clinical scope, and future implications, as well as share his advice for those interested in investigating the model.