The purpose of this course is to highlight NCDR’s 20 plus year history, registry benefits, available resources, registry governance, and the important value hospital facilities can gain through participation.  This course answers the questions of why hospital participation is important and what every hospital can benefit through registry participation.  This presentation will help hospitals and private practices determine where they are headed in the future as we to continue to work together towards a world where innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes. 

• Recognize the value of the NCDR Registry.
• Identify the importance of quality improvement through registry participation as learned through history.
• Identify the importance of quality improvement through registry participation as defined by registry governance.  
• Discuss the various layers of the quality assurance process within the NCDR products.