Does your Quality Assurance (QA) Process Need an Upgrade?

A recent SCAI position statement reviews the elements of a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program (Klein et al. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 201;77:927-35). The initiative stresses that an inclusive CQI committee consists not only of physicians but also cath lab staff, nursing support, hospital administrators, and other ancillary personnel. This collaborative foundation can serve to assess the structure, process, and outcomes for your cardiac cath lab and Interventional Cardiology program. The perceived challenges of implementing a more comprehensive QA process will be rewarded by greater transparency and improved patient care.

Learn More:

• Read “Quality Assessment and Improvement in Interventional Cardiology:  A Position Statement of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, Part 1: Standards for Quality Assessment and Improvement in Interventional Cardiology”

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• The SCAI-QIT team has developed a slide deck to help you implement this month’s tip. Download it now!

Acknowledgements

The SCAI Quality Improvement Toolkit was developed with support from founding supporter Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. and Lilly USA, LLC and AstraZeneca. The Society gratefully acknowledges this support, while taking sole responsibility for all content developed and disseminated through this effort.