Quality Initiative

The KYACC quality initiative focuses on enhancing patient outcomes through rigorous quality improvement measures, cutting-edge clinical research, and comprehensive education for cardiologists. By fostering a collaborative environment among healthcare providers, the KYACC Quality Initiative seeks to implement best practices, reduce variability in care, and ensure that all patients in Kentucky receive the highest level of cardiovascular treatment. This proactive approach underscores KYACC's commitment to advancing the field of cardiology and improving the heart health of Kentuckians.

Additional Resources

• Gibler, Brian, et al. "Continuum of Care for Acute Coronary Syndrome: Optimizing Treatment for ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Non-St-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome." Crit Pathw Cardiol. 2018
• Macaulay, Tracy, et al. "Developing Outstanding Post-Discharge Care Programs for Acute Coronary Syndrome." Continuum of Care for Acute Coronary Syndrome: Optimizing Treatment for ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Non-St-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome. Crit Pathw Cardiol. 2018
• Briffa, Tom, et al. “Improving Outcomes after Acute Coronary Syndrome with Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention.” Clinical Therapeutics, vol. 35, no. 8, Aug. 2013, pp. 1076–1081, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinthera.2013.07.426. Accessed 22 Jan. 2020.
• Fors, Andreas, et al. “Effects of Person-Centred Care after an Event of Acute Coronary Syndrome: Two-Year Follow-up of a Randomised Controlled Trial.” International Journal of Cardiology, vol. 249, Dec. 2017, pp. 42–47, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2017.08.069. Accessed 31 Mar. 2020.
• "Quality Improvement Project Manangement." Institute for Healthcare Improvement, 2018
• CathPCI Registry Report (Kentucky), Nov. 2018