Tools

Extravascular Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (EV-ICD) Appeal Toolkit

This resource collection includes a structured EV-ICD appeal template and a fully written sample appeal letter to support clinicians in securing coverage approval. Together, these tools provide a step-by-step framework…

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…

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…

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,…

Device Clinic Resource Page

This resource was developed to improve access to workflows and policies across all locations by providing the Device Clinic with a centralized, easy-to-navigate internal webpage.

Index of Device Markers

Quick Reference List of all cardiac devices markers and their meaning.

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…

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…

Advancing Allieds: Allieds as Champions for AF Centers of Excellence

Elliott M. Antman, MD, and Andrea R. Lewin, PharmD, RPh, CACP, from Brigham & Women’s Hospital, join #HRStv host Julie B. Shea, MS, MSN, FHRS, CCDS, to discuss the significant…

Video: Overview of the Atrial Fibrillation Quality Improvement Framework (AFQIF)

The Atrial Fibrillation Quality Improvement (AF QI) Framework on CardiQ.org is designed to help healthcare professionals close gaps in AFib treatment through quality improvement. Developed by the Heart Rhythm Society…