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ACC Cardiovascular Summit Equips CV Team to Transform Care, Address Emerging Trends

DAIC

Bringing together all members of the CV team, the educational event highlights best practices for creating a more efficient, effective and equitable health care system. ET It’s Time to Have a Dedicated CV Medicine Board of Our Own – Cathleen Biga , MSN, RN, FACC; Edward T.A. Two Different Paths to the Future – Harold D.

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ACC CardiaCast’s PulseCheck: Quality in Structural Heart

American College of Cardiology

n this panel discussion, host Andrea Price MS, AACC brings together Holly Dalton, MSN, Joan Michaels, RN, AACC, and Bailey Estes MSN, AGNP-C, to explore best practices related to structural heart disease. In this episode, the focus is on quality in structural heart.

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ACC CardiaCast’s PulseCheck: Aortic Valve Stenosis

American College of Cardiology

In these panel discussions, host Andrea Price, MS, AACC brings together Marian Hawkey, RN and Misty Theriot, BSN to explore best practices related to structural heart disease.

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Abstract TP59: Dysphagia Screening: Achieving and Maintaining High Compliance

Stroke Journal

Both the ED and IP Registered Nurse [RN] were required to complete DS. ED CSO included 1] NPO until DS by RN passed; 2] Stat DS by RN prior to FOI, including medication and ice chips [Meds/Ice]. A Dysphagia Screening Pathway job aid was developed to ensure appropriate actions taken if passed or failed.

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Abstract NS1: Identification of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: The Impact of a Nurse Led Screening Tool Utilizing the Ottawa Rule

Stroke Journal

Earlier identification, along with order set initiation, supports best practice.Method:Patients presenting with nontraumatic HA are assessed by an ED RN to determine if HA reached maximum intensity within one hour of initial onset. If criterion is met, a best practice alert (BPA) triggers within the electronic medical record.

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