Table 2.

PCP perspectives of increased RN staffing in primary care

Theme	Examples of Related Codes
How RNs are integrated into primary care teams	“Team Based Driver” Shared ownership of patients “Boundary spanners” Team liaison “Discharge” RN Patient triage Point of Care testing Chronic disease management Immunizations
Improved quality, safety, and continuity of care with increased RN staffing	Individualized patient care plans Coordination of necessary patient resources (e.g. transportation) Orchestrating referrals Prevent omission of care Support continuity of care Monitoring care management guideline adherence Reduced hospital readmissions
Alleviation of PCP workload	PCP time “freed up” for other responsibilities Increased evidence-based practice Timelier diagnostic and laboratory results follow-up with patient