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The application of change management principles to facilitate the introduction of nurse practitioners and physician assistants into six ontario emergency departments.
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PMID:  19369814     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In a project funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, MedEmerg facilitated the introduction of three new providers into six emergency departments. A managed change process that included team development was carried out. Increased team awareness and a higher acceptance of the provider roles were some of the key successes. Challenges included role confusion and the learning curve for the new providers. While overall the project was a success, lessons learned included the need for physician buy-in, communication, planning for unintended consequences and management of expectations. The project emphasized the importance of a managed process, including team development, in the implementation of change.
Authors:
James Ducharme; Jenny Buckley; Robert Alder; Cindy Pelletier
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Healthcare quarterly (Toronto, Ont.)     Volume:  12     ISSN:  1710-2774     ISO Abbreviation:  Healthc Q     Publication Date:  2009  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-04-16     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101208192     Medline TA:  Healthc Q     Country:  Canada    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  70-7     Citation Subset:  H    
Affiliation:
MedEmerg International Ltd. in Mississauga, and a clinical professor of medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.
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