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Cath Lab Management
Strategies for Optimal Cath Lab Staffing
01/31/2014
Kelly Neal Wilson, RN, MSN, MBA, Account Manager, Corazon, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Kelly Neal Wilson, RN, MSN, MBA, Acco...
Of all the current financial, compliance, and operational issues facing cardiovascular administrators today, cath lab staffing continues to top the list of common conundrums.
Of all the current financial, compliance, and operational issues facing cardiovascular administrators today, cath lab staffing continues to top the list of common conundrums.
Of all the current financial,...
01/31/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
Benchmarking Strategies to Achieve Cardiac Cath Lab Goals
01/07/2014
Ross Swanson, Senior Vice President, Stacey Lang, Vice President, Corazon, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Ross Swanson, Senior Vice President, ...
In today’s healthcare environment, cath lab leaders must navigate rapidly changing requirements related to quality and transparency. Improved access to cardiac program data can be of tremendous value, but is accompanied by several challenges.
In today’s healthcare environment, cath lab leaders must navigate rapidly changing requirements related to quality and transparency. Improved access to cardiac program data can be of tremendous value, but is accompanied by several challenges.
In today’s healthcare...
01/07/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
Improving Patient Throughput at Del Sol Medical Center with an Implant-Free, Self-Sealing Arteriotomy
01/07/2014
Cath Lab Digest talks with Oscar Munoz, MD, Del Sol Medical Center, El Paso, Texas, about his facility’s adoption of a protocol for the Axera Self-Sealing Femoral Access System (Arstasis, Inc.).
Cath Lab Digest talks with Oscar Muno...
I am uncomfortable with closure devices where material is left behind. Sometimes the material is gone in a few weeks, but in reality, it may stay in the body for months.
I am uncomfortable with closure devices where material is left behind. Sometimes the material is gone in a few weeks, but in reality, it may stay in the body for months.
I am uncomfortable with closure...
01/07/2014
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Cath Lab Management
Considerations in the Treatment of Carotid Disease: The Expanding Role of the Cath Lab Clinician
12/09/2013
Stacey Lang, Vice President, Corazon, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Stacey Lang, Vice President, Corazon,...
By educating staff on the direct impact that early stroke recognition has on treatment outcomes, they will embrace the opportunity to contribute to the care of patients in this new way.
By educating staff on the direct impact that early stroke recognition has on treatment outcomes, they will embrace the opportunity to contribute to the care of patients in this new way.
By educating staff on the direct...
12/09/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
Safe Surgical Counting Procedures in the Hybrid Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
12/09/2013
Michael E. Harris, MSN, Med, RN, CCRN, CPN, Clinical Manager Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Laboratory, Darcie M. Rockstroh, BSN, RN, Electrophysiology Staff Nurse, Holly L. Shively, RN, CST, Cardiac Cath Staff Nurse, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
Michael E. Harris, MSN, Med, RN, CCRN...
Our institution’s concern for patient safety drove an initiative examining the use of only x-ray detectable sponges, along with counting all sponges and sharps on every procedure, including percutaneous procedures.
Our institution’s concern for patient safety drove an initiative examining the use of only x-ray detectable sponges, along with counting all sponges and sharps on every procedure, including percutaneous procedures.
Our institution’s concern for...
12/09/2013
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Cath Lab Management
Wireless Headsets for Cardio/Electrophysiology Labs
11/14/2013
The Eartec Company has introduced ComSTAR, a full duplex wireless intercom that allows cardiac and electrophysiology personnel to talk simultaneously just like on a regular telephone.
The Eartec Company has introduced ComSTAR, a full duplex wireless intercom that allows cardiac and electrophysiology personnel to talk simultaneously just like on a regular telephone.
The Eartec Company has...
11/14/2013
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Cath Lab Management
Challenges in Service Line Leadership in an Era of Healthcare Reform
11/14/2013
Susan N. Heck, Senior Vice President, Corazon, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Susan N. Heck, Senior Vice President,...
In our experience, an actionable strategic business plan can aid in providing this focus, while ensuring all team members have a clear direction in how to move the service line forward.
In our experience, an actionable strategic business plan can aid in providing this focus, while ensuring all team members have a clear direction in how to move the service line forward.
In our experience, an actionable...
11/14/2013
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Cath Lab Management
2014 CMS Financial Update: Charting the Course Toward Future Reimbursement
10/01/2013
Kristin Powers, MHA, Consultant, Corazon, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Kristin Powers, MHA, Consultant, Cora...
The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) introduced new payment revisions, such as the hospital Value-Based Purchasing program and penalties for specific condition readmissions.
The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) introduced new payment revisions, such as the hospital Value-Based Purchasing program and penalties for specific condition readmissions.
The 2010 Patient Protection and...
10/01/2013
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Cath Lab Management
Lessons from David & Goliath: Promoting Quality Care in Community Hospitals - Lawrence General Hospital advances quality processes with Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE)
10/01/2013
Seth Bilazarian, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, FASNC, RPVI, Medical Director, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Kathy A. Caredeo, RN, BSN, MM, Director of Cardiovascular Services, Sharon Coram, RN, Operations Manager Cardiac Cath Lab, Lawrence General Hospital, Lawrence, Massachusetts
Seth Bilazarian, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCA...
As the first hospital in New England to achieve ACE accreditation, not only does Lawrence General Hospital hold distinction amongst its peers, but this hospital is also the first nationally to voluntarily validate and offer transparency of...
As the first hospital in New England to achieve ACE accreditation, not only does Lawrence General Hospital hold distinction amongst its peers, but this hospital is also the first nationally to voluntarily validate and offer transparency of...
As the first hospital in New...
10/01/2013
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
The Importance of Mentorship: How Effective Programs Can Increase Productivity & Strengthen the Nursing Workforce
07/01/2013
Jessica Barrick, Senior Recruiter; Michael Church, Senior Sales & Marketing Representative Corazon, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jessica Barrick, Senior Recruiter; Mi...
Mentorship is one way to effectively accomplish professional development. Mentoring can strengthen the nursing workforce and, in turn, improve the quality of care and patient outcomes.
Mentorship is one way to effectively accomplish professional development. Mentoring can strengthen the nursing workforce and, in turn, improve the quality of care and patient outcomes.
Mentorship is one way to...
07/01/2013
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