Allied Professionals Driver of Innovation!-Allied Professionals Driver of Innovation!

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The video transcript features a panel discussion with allied health professionals, moderated by Brynn Deckard, a nurse practitioner in Pediatric Electrophysiology at the University of Michigan. The session highlights the contributions of various professionals to healthcare innovation, especially in the field of electrophysiology.<br /><br />Participants include:<br />1. Lauren Rousseau, a lead physician assistant at Brigham and Women's Hospital, who developed care pathways to optimize patient care.<br />2. Heather Ross, a nurse practitioner and professor at Arizona State University, who has a diverse career including health policy advisory and developing programs for mental health crisis response and dementia screening for the homeless.<br />3. Lisa Raleigh, a pediatric electrophysiology physician assistant at Washington University in St. Louis, who implemented remote monitoring and telehealth programs.<br />4. Martha Farr, assistant director of VP services at White Plains Hospital, who innovated measurement tools for subcutaneous ICD implants.<br />5. Deepthi Virgis, an EP nurse practitioner, involved in establishing EP programs and developing remote monitoring protocols.<br />6. Kristen Bove-Campbell, a clinical pharmacist at Duke University Hospital, who created care pathways and an anti-arrhythmic monitoring clinic.<br /><br />The discussion focused on the essential role of allied professionals in driving clinical innovation, facing barriers such as resource limitations, and the importance of teamwork and mentorship. The future of heart rhythm care is envisioned as more inclusive, patient-centered, and reliant on technological advancements to enhance patient-provider relationships and reduce healthcare provider burden.

Keywords

healthcare innovation

electrophysiology

remote monitoring

telehealth

patient care pathways

clinical teamwork

technological advancements

heart rhythm care