Cardiac Cath Lab v1 is an operational model that merges the latest science and process improvement across the Cardiac Cath Lab.
CCL v1 is the result of diligent work by leading interventional cardiologists and cath lab administrators. It incorporates the ACC/SCAI Consensus Document for Catheterization Laboratory Standards and other evidence-based science with quality initiatives.
Governance – Recommends proven practices to orchestrate, monitor, and optimize clinical practices.
Quality – Integrates continuous improvement of all aspects of care.
Pre-Procedure – A standardized assessment process for patients before undergoing a heart cath to ensure quality and patient safety are first and foremost.
Peri-Procedure – Care coordination in the procedure room for sedation, infection control, radiation safety and universal protocol and time out procedures.
Post-Procedure – Appropriate hand-off to a cath recovery unit, access site management and monitoring and tracking complications, physician to patient and family communication, and discharge instructions and patient information for follow-up.
Clinical Quality – Active participation in PI initiatives derived from the NCDR CathPCI Executive Summary Metrics.
