RT Book, Section A1 Majeed, Jibran A1 Keith, David A1 D’Agostino, Rhonda A2 Oropello, John M. A2 Pastores, Stephen M. A2 Kvetan, Vladimir SR Print(0) ID 1136418613 T1 Alternative Staffing Models in the ICU T2 Critical Care YR 1 FD 1 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071820813 LK accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1136418613 RD 2024/10/11 AB KEY POINTSThe nationwide shortage of intensivists has prompted US hospitals to effectively develop and integrate alternative staffing models into their intensive care unit (ICU), including the use of nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and hospitalists.Patients managed by NPs, PAs, and hospitalists have been shown to have similar outcomes in hospital mortality and length of stay and greater compliance with evidence-based practice guidelines when compared to those cared for by residents.Hospitalists may serve as the primary providers in ICUs without critical care consultants or assist in the co-management of patients with intensivists.With the myriad of ICU practice models available, additional studies are needed to help sculpt styles based on the particular needs and preferences of an institution.Regardless of the chosen staffing model, the key determinants for the success and growth of the critical care workforce will rely heavily on organization, strategic planning, and communication.