Description
Mr. Jones is day 2 on the telemetry unit where he had been admitted following flu symptoms with nausea and vomiting. He was seen by the physician this a.m. and is scheduled for discharge when suddenly his monitor alarms from ventricular fibrillation. What happened? What did we miss?
Robin Gilbert – Cardiac Disease: Rehab Goals to Prevent Future Complications
There has been a paradigm shift in how we care for our cardiac population. In the past, we focused on episodic care. Care for the cardiac patient needs to incorporate the additional focus on the continuum of care. This conference will discuss the care of the cardiac patient from the acute event, initiation of secondary prevention therapies, cardiac rehab referrals, preventing re-admissions, and improving the quality of life for cardiac patients.
Handouts
Webcast Manual (5.16 MB) 40 Pages Available after Purchase
Outline
Acute Heart Disease Diagnoses
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Myocardial Infarction (STEMI and
Non-STEMI)
Angina
PTCA
CABG
Heart Transplant
Heart Failure
L VAD, Life Vest as Bridge or Destination
COPD
Diabetes
Cardiac Rehab Referrals
Who is eligible?
Educating in-patient nursing staff
Educating physicians
Computerized Medical Record use in triggering eligible patient populations
Patients who fall through the cracks
Lifestyle Challenges for Patients
Depression
Motivation
Compliance
Risk factors
Financial
Cardiac Rehab
Phases 1 – 4
Individualized treatment plans
Patient education
Monitoring quality outcomes
Evidence-based practice updates
Secondary Prevention Program
Becoming model for other programs
Hypertension
Obesity
Diabetes
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Effecting Change
Knowledge is not enough
Positive sense of self
Power of control
Readiness to change
Goals and independence
Feedback and celebrate success
Preparing for the Unexpected Event
Rapid response
Dysrhythmias
Syncope
Seizures
Cardiac arrest
Equipment, staffing
Insurance and Reimbursement
Medicare vs. private insurance
Number of sessions eligible
Billing and coding
Documentation
Preparing for Certification
When to start
Data collection
Role of Medical Director
Competencies
Heart Failure: Where are We at Incorporating Them into Rehab?
Use of Technology
Appointment reminders
Data reporting
Virtual technology for follow-up opportunities
Using Cardiac Rehab to Its Fullest
Partnering opportunities
