Learn how Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) can boost workflow efficiency and improve patient experience in your urology practice. In this episode of the BackTable Urology podcast, host Dr. Jose Silva speaks with Dr. Arpeet Shah and advanced practice nurse (APN) Nicole Hollander, about the role of APPs in benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) patient care.

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SYNPOSIS

Hollander and Shah discuss the importance of effective APP training and onboarding. Dr. Shah shares his wisdom on structuring an APP program to ensure that new practitioners are educated, compliant, and satisfied; all while helping to address the current urologist shortage. The discussion also covers BPH workflows, effective follow-up, and staying up to date on evolving medical knowledge in the context of innovations such as GreenLight Laser and UroCuff.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

06:58 - Nicole’s APP Journey

07:42 - Training APPs

12:22 - BPH Workflow

21:04 - Deciding on Procedures for BPH

26:40 - Rezum

33:40 - Ensuring APP Clinical Excellence and Compliance

36:34 - APP Career Development and Retention

40:31 - Looking Ahead