UCSF ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS
April 2022 Newsletter
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Congratulations to our CRNAs |
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Kudos to two of our CRNA colleagues--Gloria Lai (above left) and Sarah Zhang (above right) for their recent publications.
Sarah's most recent poster entitled "A Double-Blind Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial of Use of Venlafaxine in Reducing Post-surgical Pain and Opioid Consumption in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty" was presented at the International Anesthesia Research Society.
Getting published---Did you know?
You can schedule a consultation with the UCSF library scholarly communication expert to help you find resources to get your work published, evaluate suitable journals and publishers, and learn about preprints and other emerging forms of scholarly communication.
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The Joint Commission
They still haven't come, but they will. Let's be prepared.
This month's TJC tip:
Restraints require an order by the treating MD or APP. The order is time limited and must include the type of restraint being used and justification for using restraints. Restraints may not be written as a standing order or on an as needed (PRN) basis. Restraint order writing and documentation and assessment.
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Did you know TJC
has a blog?
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SAVE THE DATE
Friday October 21, 2022
Did you miss the 1st UCSF APP Contemporary Issues Conference? You don't want to miss out on this years' virtual conference.
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SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday May 11, 2022 12-1pm
APP Grand Rounds.
Neurobiology & Personalized Treatment of Anxiety
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You can find the 2022 full lineup of APP Grand Round topics, speakers and dates as well as prior recordings on the UCSF APP website or by simply clicking here.
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Pharmacy Tip: Adult and Pediatric Hyperkalemia
There are 5 common causes of hyperkalemia. Can you name them?
The answers are at bottom of this newsletter
Remember there are order sets to treat hyperkalemia for Adults (not for Peds).
For peds, must order medications individually.
Be on the watch for the clinical manifestations
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APP Standards & Compliance News |
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The Coding Corner
All APPs must use the dot phrase ".appnote" for all notes including independent, shared and procedure notes to ensure work relative value units (wRVU) are appropriately allocated.
This is necessary both inpatient and ambulatory notes and applies to in-person, telehealth and on demand visits.
Why this is important: By default, all notes in APEX are physician notes UNTIL ".appnote" phrase is entered. Entering this phrase is the responsibility of the APP, and it is necessary to receive credit for your work.
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Discharge Coordination in Adult Hospitals
"This report is super helpful. I don't have to open each the patient's chart to get the info" --inpatient APP
"A must have for any inpatient APP"--anonymous APP
The new report gathers more discharge-related information in one place
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Mandatory Adult Inpatient APP Diabetes Mellitus Modules
Deadline: July 1, 2022
The UCSF inpatient diabetes team has created a series of inpatient diabetes management mini modules that are in the UC Learning Center. The modules are mandatory for one time completion (not annual) for all adult inpatient and adult hybrid inpatient/outpatient APPs. There are 10 mini modules that take approximately 7-10 minutes each. Please complete them by July 1, 2022.
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Justice, Equity and Inclusion News |
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How Partnering with Interpreters Can Promote Health Equity and Social Justice
with Sarah Roberts
4/7/2022 Pediatric Grand Rounds recording
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Patient Advocacy, Leadership & Transformation
April 20, 2022 12-1pm
Speaker: Maimah Karmo, Founder/CEO of the Tigerlily Foundation. A first generation immigrant from Liberia, who has experience disparities first-hand, she is a leader in the women's health field; creating and implementing equity focused national health initiatives for womens and girls.
Discover Advocacy In Action & The Power of One. Get tools for Ending Barriers through #InclusionPledge. Hear about Diversity in Trials: A Patient-Driven Perspective. Learn more: Healing through Policy & Systemic Transformation
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Professional Development News |
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Volunteers Needed:
Program for Interprofessional Practice and Education (PIPE)
APPs are needed to facilitate in the Interprofessional Standardized Patient Exercise (ISPE). This exercise is designed to teach collaborative care skills to UCSF learners in the health professions and provides learners from 7 different health professions (chaplaincy, dentistry, medicine, nursing, nutrition, pharmacy, and physical therapy) the opportunity work together with a standardized patient in a virtual format via Zoom.
Some preparation required for this activity (reviewing an orientation video and session materials in advance). Additionally, there is an optional facilitator training session in advance of the activity.
4/25 8:30-11:00am, 4/25 11:15-1:45 pm, 4/26 8:30-11:00am, 4/28 11:15-1:45pm 4/29 8:30-11:00am, 4/29 11:15-1:45 pm , 4/29 2:00-4:30 pm
If you are able to facilitate any of the above time slots, please reach out to Lorraine Hart (Lorraine.hart@ucsf.edu) to confirm by Thursday April 14th.
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New APPs Who Joined the UCSF workforce
Welcome
Katherine Seeger, NP OB GYN Fertility
Archana Chandra, NP Allergy Clinic
Brittany Dinger, PA head and Neck Medical Oncology
Carla Medina, NP Pediatric/Neonatal
Shane Morong, PA CT Surgery
Susan Robertson, NP Transplant Surgery
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APP Job Corner
Refer an APP colleague to work at UCSF and potentially earn $2000 for yourself. For more info: referral program
Be sure they note your name at time of application submission. There are over 125 available positions and many with $10K sign on bonus for external applicants.
49 new positions posted in March
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2022 Staff Engagement Survey
Let your voice be heard. Check your inbox on April 12th for Staff Engagement Survey. Click here for more info. The survey helps us understand the recent progress toward the shared goal of making UCSF an inclusive and supportive place to work for everyone.
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The 7 Pillars of Wellness
Emotional * Physical * Social * Financial * Environmental * Career * Spiritual
This month features resources for Physical Wellness-- how to maintain and improve the functioning of your body through healthy eating, exercise, and sleep. There are over 80 Physical Wellness videos and courses available for free on the LinkedIn Learning website viewable only through MyAccess. Click here for LinkedinLearning. Search for these videos/courses:
Reduce tension through breathwork
Sleep is your superpower
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What do you want featured in next months' newsletter?
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Highlight a specific clinical department
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Discover new or enhanced APEX functions
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The Office of Advanced Practice Providers is here to support you.
Drop by our NEW OAP Office hours (starting April 27, 2022)
Every 2nd Tuesday 12-1pm
Every 4th Wednesday 8-9am
Meeting ID 916 4136 5715
Password 478753
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Ivette Becerra-Ortiz DNP, MPH, NP, RN, NEA-BC, C-PNP
Chief of Advanced Practice Providers
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Alisa Yee, MSN, ACNP-BC
Director of APP Operations
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Roseanne "Rosie" Krauter, FNP-BC, CORLN Director of APP Clinical Systems |
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Brandon Sessler, MMS, PA-C
Director of APP Professional Practice
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Answer to Pharmacy Tip: Adult and Pediatric Hyperkalemia
The 5 common causes of hyperkalemia are:
1.Pseudohyperkalemia from hemolysis of blood sample
2.Increased endogenous potassium load-excessive trauma, burns, Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS)
3.Increased exogenous potassium load-diet, GI hemorrhage, poisoning
4.Decreased excretion--End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or acute renal failure, mineral corticoid deficiency
5.Drug Induced-supplements, potassium sparing diuretics, immunosuppressants, ACEinhibitors
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