Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
APPs include Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs). They are highly trained professionals who work closely with your surgeon to provide care before, during, and after surgery.
In the Office and Operating Room: NPs and PAs work with your surgeon before surgery to help with diagnosis, treatment planning, and prescriptions.
They assist in the operating room during your procedure.
After discharge, they continue to support your recovery by answering questions, managing medications, and coordinating follow-up care.
In the Hospital (HOI NPs): Once you are admitted, HOI Nurse Practitioners join your care team. They act as an extension of your surgeon, focusing on your recovery during your hospital stay. They monitor your progress, prescribe medications, order and interpret tests, and make sure you receive the highest quality care.
Registered Nurses (RNs): Professional nurses that are responsible for managing your care.
Nurse Anesthesiologist: Navigator: A registered nurse that follows prescriptive guidelines to transition the patient through the continuum of care, providing education, care coordination, and pre-optimization to prepare the patient and improve patient outcomes.
Physical Therapist (PT): A therapist that plans your physical rehabilitation after your surgery.
Occupational Therapist (OT): A healthcare professional that is responsible for planning safe ways for you to complete your daily activities, such as bathroom hygiene.
Care Manager/Discharge Planner: A registered nurse or social worker who works closely with your surgeon and the other team members to help you make decisions about your discharge plan.
Registered Dietitian (RD): Dietitians are credentialed health professionals who are food and nutrition experts and administer evidence-based medical nutrition therapy.
