The cardiology project 鈥淧ercutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Length of Stay (LOS)” has been selected as a top project for the 黑料网 Health-黑料网 Hospitals , hosted by the Office of Quality Excellence. Dale Henion, MPS, RVT, assistant director of cardiac services, will present the project on October 1.
Rising hospital census and physical space limitations have hindered volume growth for the 黑料网 Medical Center Cath Lab. 聽Same day discharge opportunities have offered some leverage to add volume without requiring more hospital beds or overnight observation.
The study 鈥淧ercutaneous Coronary Intervention(PCI) Length of Stay (LOS) in the Cath Lab鈥� showed that there is no difference in clinical outcomes between same day discharge following elective PCI procedures, which has been preferred by patients, and next-day discharge.
In addition to Henion, the study team included Joe Rossi, MD; Rick Stouffer, MD; Lauren E. Kearns, MSN, RN-BC; Jennifer Lukes, MSN, RN, CVRN; and Maggie Cannon, CSSBB (coach).