Talk to the Experts for KCCQ Completion and Nurse Led Sedation Implementation - 2024 Quality Summit Presentation (Non-CE)-Talk to the Experts for KCCQ Completion and Nurse Led Sedation Implementation

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In a comprehensive session, the speakers primarily focused on strategic directions for engaging and expanding networks within the medical field, emphasizing team-based care and data-driven outcomes, such as the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ). <br /><br />Joan Michaels initiated the discussion, stressing the importance of networking, collaboration, and the cultural shift towards #TAVRNation, highlighting its forthcoming transition to #TVTNation with the incorporation of tricuspid valve procedures. She also underscored the value of connecting with colleagues to foster ongoing support and resource sharing, critical for professional growth and improved patient outcomes.<br /><br />Eric Harrington, from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, detailed the successful implementation of nurse-led sedation in transaortic valve replacement procedures. This shift aimed to alleviate the increasing load from growing TAVR volumes amidst limited anesthesia resources. The initiative demonstrated both time and cost savings, underscoring empowering nurses to practice at the top of their license as it resulted in decreased procedural costs and enhanced staff engagement.<br /><br />Kim Gabon highlighted the importance of addressing concerns and fostering trust among all staff members to transition successfully to nurse-led sedation models, ultimately enhancing team efficacy.<br /><br />Dr. Liz Perpetua discussed a quality improvement initiative at UCSF aimed at increasing the 90% data acquisition threshold required for public registry reporting. The initiative focused on streamlining practices associated with obtaining quality of life measures like KCCQ and the 5-meter walk test, engaging multidisciplinary teams to improve compliance and data acquisition, enhancing patient care quality outcomes.<br /><br />The presentations highlight team collaboration, resource optimization, and strategic process improvements as critical elements in advancing patient outcomes and operational efficiencies within cardiac care teams.

Keywords

medical networks

team-based care

data-driven outcomes

Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire

TAVRNation

tricuspid valve procedures

nurse-led sedation

transaortic valve replacement

quality improvement

patient outcomes