A Guide to Establishing a Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility Program

Authors

Dhiren Patel, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY Children's National Hospital, George Washington University, Washington, DC New Haven Children's Hospital, Yale University, New Haven, CT.
Vibha Sood
Lusine Ambartsumyan
Justin Wheeler
Ajay Kaul
Julie Khlevner
Anil Darbari
Leonel Rodriguez

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

1-18-2022

Journal

Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition

DOI

10.1097/MPG.0000000000003385

Abstract

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for establishing a pediatric neurogastroenterology and motility (PNGM) program, including considerations for personnel, equipment, and physical space requirements, and business planning, from members of the Neurogastroenterology and Motility (NGM) Committee of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) who have developed PNGM programs at various institutions. A business plan defining the needs for required personnel, dedicated physical space, procedures, clinical care, and equipment storage is a prerequisite. Thoughtful logistical planning should address provider schedules, clinical visits, procedure coordination, and prior authorization processes. A business-plan outlining equipment purchase with projected costs, revenue generation, and goals for future growth is desirable for obtaining institutional support, which is imperative to building a successful PNGM program.

APA Citation

Patel, Dhiren; Sood, Vibha; Ambartsumyan, Lusine; Wheeler, Justin; Kaul, Ajay; Khlevner, Julie; Darbari, Anil; and Rodriguez, Leonel, "A Guide to Establishing a Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility Program" (2022). GW Authored Works. Paper 251.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/251

Department

Pediatrics