2022 Quality Summit ePosters (Non-CE) - CathPCI Registry-23. Improving Cardiovascular Patient Health Outcomes by Increasing Cardiac Rehab Referrals

23. Improving Cardiovascular Patient Health Outcomes by Increasing Cardiac Rehab Referrals

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The document highlights efforts by Advocate Aurora Healthcare, Inc. to improve cardiovascular patient health outcomes by increasing cardiac rehab referrals. The organization noticed a decline in the Cardiac Rehab (CR) metric data in the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR®) CathPCI Registry®. Best practice guidelines indicate that all percutaneous transluminal coronary intervention (PCI) patients should receive a cardiac rehab referral.<br /><br />To address this issue, a pilot work group was created at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. The multi-disciplinary team identified areas of opportunity including order set concerns, lack of documentation, and the need for re-education. An implementation plan was developed, which included monthly meetings to review patients missing referrals, optimizing electronic health records (EHR) for standardized documentation, educating fellows and physicians, and developing CR order algorithms.<br /><br />Due to the impact of the pandemic, there were additional barriers to improving CR workflows. However, the organization aimed to lower costs, improve outcomes, and enhance overall health by increasing the CR referral rate. By implementing solutions such as utilizing Smart Phrases in the EHR and streamlining processes, the team saw improvements and continues to meet monthly to review data.<br /><br />Moving forward, the organization plans to share their insights with other hospitals in the system to have a greater impact. The document also references a study that highlights the benefits of cardiac rehab, including improved exercise capacity, quality of life, cardiovascular risk profile, and prognosis for patients diagnosed with cardiovascular disease.<br /><br />In conclusion, Advocate Aurora Healthcare, Inc. has made efforts to improve cardiovascular patient health outcomes by increasing cardiac rehab referrals. They have identified areas for improvement, implemented solutions, and continue to monitor data to ensure positive results.

Keywords

Advocate Aurora Healthcare

cardiovascular patient health outcomes

cardiac rehab referrals

NCDR CathPCI Registry

percutaneous transluminal coronary intervention (PCI)

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center

electronic health records (EHR)

streamlining processes

pandemic impact

cardiac rehab benefits