Essential Skills for CV Program Management-Cardiovascular Procedures and Imaging Video

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Video Summary

The module, presented by Jamie Warren and Denise Bushman from MedAxiom, covers cardiovascular procedures and imaging techniques, detailing their importance in diagnosing and treating heart conditions. It highlights four key areas: coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, structural heart elements, and congenital heart issues. The session outlines various imaging techniques and cath lab procedures, detailing the roles of different staff members involved. Essential elements like patient preparation, pre-authorizations, required documentation, and common reasons for procedure cancellation are discussed. Additionally, the module emphasizes the practice manager’s role in ensuring efficient, safe, and effective procedures and imaging coordination. It stresses the importance of standardized pre-procedure planning, documentation, and performance monitoring. Suggestions for improving efficiency, staff coordination, team culture, and patient experience are provided, aiming to minimize cancellations and enhance the quality of care. The training emphasizes the collective role of medical teams in delivering integrated care and improving patient outcomes through collaboration, effective communication, and problem-solving within the procedural and imaging domains.

Keywords

cardiovascular procedures

imaging techniques

heart conditions

practice manager

patient preparation

procedure cancellation

team coordination

integrated care