Metrics / Measures
This article explores the importance of accurate, complete, and standardized clinical data as the foundation of successful quality improvement initiatives. Highlights how strong data integrity supports reliable performance measurement, benchmarking,…
This article reviews the development and application of standardized quality indicators for atrial fibrillation care. Demonstrates how performance measures can be used to benchmark care, identify improvement opportunities, and promote…
This article reviews quality improvement strategies designed to optimize the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation. Highlights evidence-based approaches that improve adherence to clinical guidance, reduce variation in care, and…
This article presents practical examples of quality improvement initiatives implemented within electrophysiology practices. Demonstrates how local performance measurement, multidisciplinary collaboration, and iterative improvement strategies can enhance patient outcomes and operational…
This article examines the role of clinical registries in measuring quality, benchmarking performance, and identifying opportunities to improve atrial fibrillation care. Highlights how registry data can support evidence-based practice and…
This article reviews evidence-based strategies for preventing cardiac implantable electronic device infections, including peri-procedural antibiotic use and antibacterial envelopes. Highlights quality improvement opportunities to reduce infection risk through standardized protocols…
This article introduces the EP News: Quality Improvement and Outcomes series and outlines the growing role of quality improvement in electrophysiology. It reviews early initiatives focused on anticoagulation, atrial fibrillation…
This document provides a standardized protocol for measuring, correcting, and monitoring QTc intervals during initiation and maintenance of antiarrhythmic drug (AAD) therapy, with special considerations for atrial fibrillation and wide…
A standardized, evidence-based framework for managing CIED remote monitoring alerts in outpatient device clinics. Includes a color-coded triage algorithm (RED/YELLOW/GREEN), complete SOP, staff training materials, and interactive metrics dashboard that…
There is a need to establish a standardized process for identifying, contacting, and re-engaging cardiac device patients who have become inactive in remote monitoring or clinic follow-up, in order to…