False Cath Lab Activations, But Are They a Bad Thing?

Speaker:
Lisa Foster, MOL, RTR(CV) -  Quality Improvement Consultant II, Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital Plano

Description:
Relax, it's ok to have false cath lab activations!  This session will help you realize there should never be a negative connotation associated with activating the cath lab.  “False alarms” will happen and can be useful for improving EMS care and patient treatment in the field.  Learn how your organization can support quality patient care and our critical EMS colleagues.

• Discuss the importance of fostering relationships with the EMS team.
• Identify one strategy for developing a collaborative partnership with EMS.