Andrea M. Riefenstahl, RN, BS, MBA

Aggregating EP/Arrhythmia Patients to Improve Outcomes

04/24/2012

Susan A. Deck , RN, BS, MBA, CCDS, RCES, FHRS;

BackgroundThe Electrophysiology & Pacing (EP) lab is part of the Cardiovascular Service Line at Lancaster General Hospital (LGH). Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, LGH is a 623-bed community hospital that achieved its third Magnet...

BackgroundThe Electrophysiology...

04/24/2012

EP Lab Digest

Cover Story

The Evolution of Shared Governance in the LG Health Heart & Vascular Institute

02/08/2016

Andrea M. Riefenstahl , RN, BS, MBA;

Susan A. Deck , RN, BS, MBA, CCDS, RCES, FHRS;

In this article, we highlight how the cardiovascular procedural areas used a shared governance concept known to nursing to enhance staff engagement and provide opportunities for decision making by the staff at the point of service.

In this article, we highlight...

02/08/2016

EP Lab Digest

Feature Story

Aggregation of EP and AF Patients: Revisited

09/25/2013

Andrea M. Riefenstahl , RN, BS, MBA;

Susan A. Deck , RN, BS, MBA, CCDS, RCES, FHRS;

Jill L. Repoley , MSN, CRNP, CCDS, CEPS, FHRS;

Elizabeth Thompson , MBA, BSN, RN, CCRN;

Since its inception in 2011, aggregation of atrial fibrillation patients on this arrhythmia unit has had a positive impact on length of stay, cost and patient satisfaction.

Since its inception in 2011,...

09/25/2013

EP Lab Digest