Checklists

Alert Triage Workflow for CIED Remote Monitoring Clinics

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…

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Ambulatory Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring in Pregnancies at Risk for Fetal Arrhythmia

Using a hand-held Doppler monitor, pregnant subjects record 10-15 seconds of their baby’s heart beat and send an audio text of the heart beat to their physician.

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A Systems-Based Quality Improvement Protocol: Preventing Lost-to-Follow-Up in Cardiac Device Patients

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…

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Reducing Missed Remote Device Monitoring Alerts: A Quality Improvement Playbook

Missed remote monitoring alerts and unclear escalation pathways represent common, preventable system failures in cardiac device programs, particularly in community and hybrid care settings. These gaps can delay clinical response,…

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Device Interrogation Workflow

This algorithm is intended to provide a standardized framework for in-clinic and remote follow-up of permanent pacemakers. It supports systematic assessment of patient symptoms, device function, programming optimization, safety surveillance,…

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Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Competency Document (Allied Health)

This competency document outlines the specific skills, knowledge, and behaviours required of Cardiac Physiologists working with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs) in Australia. It serves as a comprehensive tool for…

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Electrophysiology Cardiac Device Intervention Form

The intervention form is completed for all cardiac device patients who are undergoing procedures. This fact form ensures all pertinent data is available at the time of intervention.

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MRI Conditional Device Review Protocol

EP Advanced Practice Providers use this protocol when reviewing device patients for MRIs if they have MRI conditional hardware. Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute has an MRI worksheet built into…

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MRI Non-conditional Device Review Protocol

EP Advanced Practice Providers use this protocol when reviewing device patients for MRIs if they have any non-MRI conditional hardware. Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute has an MRI worksheet built…

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Anesthesia Checklist for EP Procedures

The Anesthesia Checklist for EP Procedures provides a structured and safe approach for anesthesia management during electrophysiology (EP) procedures.

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