Enhanced Safety and Efficiency of Ambulatory Cardiology Admissions: A Quality Improvement Initiative.
Mary C McLellanMariam IrshadKatherine C PennyMichelle RufoSarah AtwoodHeather DaceyChristina M IrelandSarah de FerrantiTheresa SaiaAnna C FiskSusan F SaleebPublished in: Pediatric quality & safety (2024)
Implementing a standardized admission process between the Clinic and ACCU enhanced safety by reducing admission wait time and escalation of care post-admission. Sustainable, reliable handoff processes, in-clinic monitoring, and standardized admission processes were established. The pandemic hindered admission efficiency without compromising safety.