Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2020

Time: 1:00 PM CT

Price: Free for members, $10 for non-members

Platform: Zoom Webinar

Learning Outcome (s): The learner will be able to:

1. Describe criteria for the function of the APP performing procedures at the bedside in the oncology hospital
2. Discuss how this group was conceptualized and how it functions within the hospital institution
3. Identify the procedures being performed and how ultrasound is used for each
4. Identify 2 outcomes related to the metrics discussed on the importance of the APP provision of care in this oncology hospital

Presenter: Joanne Dalusung, MSN, RN, APRN, AGACNP-BC, CCRN

Joanne is an Advanced Practice Provider at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. She has worked as a Proceduralist for more than 5 years. Responsibilities include performing ultrasound-guided central line insertions, paracentesis, lumbar puncture and port removal. Procedures are done at the bedside while they are inpatient or as outpatient. Her team is an APP led group.

A recording of this webinar will be made available.