ACC has developed materials to help you and your practice improve performance on select heart failure (HF) performance measures and engage patients in their HF management. And they're FREE!
These practical and pilot tested tools can help you immediately improve quality care and outcomes for your patients. Use them as reference guides or at the point of care.
Click the links below for more information about the new 2013 Guidelines for the Management of Heart Failure:
Executive Summary | Full Guideline | Top 10 Points to Remember
Improve Your HF PerformanceBrush-up on HF GuidelinesReview care recommendations from the most recent guidelines on heart failure care. Know What to ReportSee summaries of what to report in order to satisfy HF performance measures. Prescribe Appropriate TherapyUse this recommended dosing guide when prescribing medications for your patients. Provide Quality EducationUse these talking points to help patients understand and discuss their condition. Visit H2H: Hospital to HomeIdentify and implement strategies to help your facility reduce HF readmissions. |
Measure Your PerformanceAssess Your PerformanceTrack your performance rates on select HF measures by completing this form. Join an NCDR RegistryInpatient and outpatient data registries are available to track your clinical performance. |
Provide Patient Self-Management Aids and EducationSelf-Management StrategiesGive patients this guide book to help them set and track their HF management goals. CardioSmart HF ResourcesPoint patients to additional resources by visiting CardioSmart's HF Condition Center. |
Additional InformationIf you have questions or comments about the material provided in these solutions, please contact Erin Schmieder at eschmieder@acc.org. |