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09/02/2014
There are two versions available: a standalone checklist for use in the catheter laboratory starting immediately pre-procedure, and an integrated checklist, which covers patient preparation on the ward areas as well as the procedural phase....
There are two versions available: a standalone checklist for use in the catheter laboratory starting immediately pre-procedure, and an integrated checklist, which covers patient preparation on the ward areas as well as the procedural phase....
There are two versions...
09/02/2014
Cath Lab Digest
09/02/2014
Certification, especially within the cardiac cath lab, has become a hot topic in the industry. Certification requirements can range from basic life support (BLS) to advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS). Specific state nursing board and...
Certification, especially within the cardiac cath lab, has become a hot topic in the industry. Certification requirements can range from basic life support (BLS) to advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS). Specific state nursing board and...
Certification, especially within...
09/02/2014
Cath Lab Digest
09/02/2014

A look at the new Peripheral Vascular Interventions Registry, launched by the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry

A look at the new Peripheral Vascular...
The expanded PVI Registry continues to include both endovascular and open surgical carotid revascularization, adding lower extremity endovascular revascularization procedures. The registry captures patient demographics...
The expanded PVI Registry continues to include both endovascular and open surgical carotid revascularization, adding lower extremity endovascular revascularization procedures. The registry captures patient demographics...
The expanded PVI Registry...
09/02/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Staffing
08/06/2014
From Cath Lab Digest’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/CathLabDigest.
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This month: hot topics re: staffing and med administration
This month: hot topics re: staffing and med administration
This month: hot topics re:...
08/06/2014
Cath Lab Digest
08/06/2014
Older registered nurses are working longer than in the past, one reason that the nation’s supply of RNs has grown substantially in recent years, according to a new study.
Older registered nurses are working longer than in the past, one reason that the nation’s supply of RNs has grown substantially in recent years, according to a new study.
Older registered nurses are...
08/06/2014
Cath Lab Digest
08/06/2014
Boston Scientific Corporation has initiated full commercial launch of the new Polaris Imaging System.
Boston Scientific Corporation has initiated full commercial launch of the new Polaris Imaging System.
Boston Scientific Corporation...
08/06/2014
Cath Lab Digest
08/06/2014
Cath Lab and Beyond, an annual program offered in Sacramento, California, and held April 28-May 1, 2014, completed yet another successful program, with 25 staff from all over the United States.
Cath Lab and Beyond, an annual program offered in Sacramento, California, and held April 28-May 1, 2014, completed yet another successful program, with 25 staff from all over the United States.
Cath Lab and Beyond, an annual...
08/06/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
08/06/2014
Before we implemented structured reporting, we relied on the traditional physician phone dictation model. The process was cumbersome for the department.
Before we implemented structured reporting, we relied on the traditional physician phone dictation model. The process was cumbersome for the department.
Before we implemented structured...
08/06/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Staffing
08/06/2014
Ensuring an adequate physician, nursing, staff, and leadership complement will be essential, as all clinical specialties are expected to experience increases in patient and procedure volume.
Ensuring an adequate physician, nursing, staff, and leadership complement will be essential, as all clinical specialties are expected to experience increases in patient and procedure volume.
Ensuring an adequate physician,...
08/06/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
08/06/2014
The recent announcement of a (soon-to-be published) 2014 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association/Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (ACC/AHA/SCAI) Health Policy Statement on Structured Reporting for the...
The recent announcement of a (soon-to-be published) 2014 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association/Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (ACC/AHA/SCAI) Health Policy Statement on Structured Reporting for the...
The recent announcement of a...
08/06/2014
Cath Lab Digest