Variation in care practices across pediatric acute care cardiology units: Results of the Pediatric Acute Care Cardiology Collaborative (PAC3 ) hospital survey.

Amanda HoerstAdnan BakarSteven C CassidyMartha ClabbyErica Del GrippoMargaret GraupeAshraf S Harahsheh Anthony M HlavacekStephen A HartAlaina K KippsNicolas L MadsenDora D O'NeilSonali S PatelCourtney M StrohackerRonn E Tanelnull null

Published in: Congenital heart disease (2019)

The PAC3 hospital survey is the most comprehensive description of systems and care practices unique to CACUs to date. There exists considerable heterogeneity among unit composition and variation in care practices. These variations may allow for identification of best practices and improved quality of care for patients.

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