Best Practices for Understanding LAAO Procedures and Associated Data Elements for Abstracting Effectively- 2024 Quality Summit Presentation (Non-CE)-Best Practices for Understanding LAAO Procedures and Associated Data Elements for Abstracting Effectively

Best Practices for Understanding LAAO Procedures and Associated Data Elements for Abstracting Effectively

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The presentation, led by Julie Mobade and April Wojcik, focused on best practices for the LAO Registry at Paralon HCA Healthcare. April shared her expertise in cardiovascular clinical data abstraction and discussed the fundamental aspects of LAO procedures, emphasizing stroke prevention in patients with non-valvular AFib. The session covered types of LAO devices, like the Watchman and Lariat, and detailed the abstraction process for data points such as the CHADS-VASc score, which assists in evaluating stroke risk.<br /><br />April highlighted the significance of understanding the differences between informed consent and shared decision-making, both essential for registry documentation. The importance of precise documentation for the device marginal leak and the challenges related to follow-up documentation were also discussed.<br /><br />To ensure data accuracy across HCA’s extensive healthcare network, April mentioned various best practices, including the creation of facility-specific documentation tools, regular quality checks through internal reviews, and structured education sessions for abstractors. She emphasized the team’s ability to adapt to changing norms and underscored the importance of collaboration in improving patient care outcomes. The presentation concluded with a Q&A session addressing procedural and abstraction queries from attendees.

Keywords

LAO Registry

Paralon HCA Healthcare

cardiovascular data abstraction

stroke prevention

non-valvular AFib

Watchman device

CHADS-VASc score

informed consent

registry documentation