Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Setting - 2025 Quality Summit Presentation (Non-CE)-Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Setting

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This session focused on the growing role of Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) in cardiac care, particularly low-risk PCI, EP procedures, and device implants. Denise Bushman outlined the history and expansion of cardiovascular procedures in ASCs, emphasizing CMS’s evolving approvals and the significant site-of-care shift driven by factors like physician autonomy, technological advances, cost savings, patient convenience, and improving access. Accreditation emerged as critical to ensuring patient safety, quality outcomes, and appropriate patient selection, with facilities needing strong governance, experienced staff, and clear transfer agreements for emergencies.<br /><br />Robert Bunney discussed the value of ACC accreditation for ASCs, highlighting it as a partnership aimed at elevating care standards rather than just a regulatory checkbox. He explained state requirements and the importance of aligning ASC standards with hospital levels to build trust with patients and payers.<br /><br />Kristen Young introduced the CV ASC registry, designed specifically for outpatient cardiovascular procedures, streamlining data collection to monitor quality and support accreditation. The registry facilitates benchmarking against hospital outcomes, aiding continuous improvement in safety and efficacy.<br /><br />Throughout, speakers stressed the importance of planning, performance management, and using data and accreditation as key tools for the successful and sustainable integration of cardiovascular care within ASCs.

Keywords

Cath PCI

intravascular imaging

cardiovascular care

Dr. David Kanzari

IVUS

OCT

percutaneous coronary intervention

coronary CT angiography

CTFFR

Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Cardiac care

Low-risk PCI

Electrophysiology procedures

Device implants

CMS approvals

ACC accreditation

CV ASC registry

Patient safety