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Risk Management Guide: Advanced Practice Providers

Curi considers Advanced Practice Providers to consist of Physician Assistants (PA), Nurse Practitioners (NP), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA), and Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM). Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) serve an integral role as members of the healthcare delivery team. APPs bring unique clinical talents and skills, serving  a valuable role not only in the direct patient care arena but also with leading education efforts and offering a unique perspective in supporting the patient-centered care experience. According to the American Medical Association (AMA) guidelines for Medical Health Care Teams, physicians must be responsible and have authority for initiating and implementing quality control programs for the APP…

Curi’s risk mitigation resources and guidance are offered for educational and informational purposes only. This information is not medical or legal advice, does not replace independent professional judgment, does not constitute an endorsement of any kind, should not be deemed authoritative, and does not establish a standard of care in clinical settings or in courts of law. If you need legal advice, you should consult your independent/corporate counsel. We have found that using risk mitigation efforts can reduce malpractice risk; however, we do not make any guarantees that following these risk recommendations will prevent a complaint, claim, or suit from occurring, or mitigate the outcome(s) associated with any of them.

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