Reducing costs and improving processes for the interventional cardiology patient

Article Abstract:

Interventional cardiology patients may be treated in a cardiac telemetry unit, rather than a coronary care unit (CCU). The University of Chicago Hospitals in Illinois sought to improve the quality of care and reduce costs after angioplasty, cardiac catheterization, coronary artery stenting, and other interventional cardiology procedures. Telemetry nurses received additional training by members of the cardiac catheterization laboratory nursing staff, and the program was launched. During the first 3 months, 61% of patients required no CCU care, at substantial cost savings.

Economic aspects, Hospital utilization, Hospital stays, Postoperative care, Cardiac catheterization, Heart catheterization

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Reducing costs and improving processes for the interventional cardiology patient

Article Abstract:

The University of Chicago's cardiology unit created a pilot cost-saving and efficiency program for care of post interventional cardiology patients. The The project involved increased nursing education and training concerning patient care and outcomes. An evaluation of managed care processes and the demand for cost-cutting measures which would not endanger patient care or progress led to the project's development.

Analysis, Management, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Health services administration, University of Chicago Medical Center (Chicago, Illinois)

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Study of mechanical versus manual/mechanical compression following various interventional cardiology procedures

Article Abstract:

A study of a North Carolina hospital's femoral intra-arterial sheath removal practices and evaluation of mechanical and manual/mechanical compression procedures found mechanical compression preferable. Mechanical compression offers the healthcare provider more freedom of hand movement and reduces the risk of hand injury. For patients, the mechanical compression allowed more monitoring and assessment time.

Evaluation, Surgery, Heart, Heart surgery

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