Electrophysiology Lab
This article explores quality improvement initiatives that enhance the safety and efficiency of electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation. Discusses standardized protocols, coordinated care processes, and workflow improvements that support better…
This article reviews the growing impact of clinician burnout on patient care, workforce sustainability, and healthcare quality. Discusses contributing factors and organizational strategies that support clinician wellbeing, resilience, and long-term…
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 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 SOP provides a concise, guideline-based framework for sudden cardiac death risk stratification and ICD indications across multiple cardiomyopathies, including ischemic and non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy, ARVC, HOCM, myotonic dystrophy, and…
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…
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,…
This resource outlines standardized physician notification and escalation criteria for device clinic alerts across pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices, and implantable loop recorders. It defines arrhythmia, heart failure, and device-related alert…
This resource provides clear, easy-to-understand information for patients with pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs). It explains what to expect after device implantation, how to care for your incision, safety tips…