The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized INTEGRIS Health Heart Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac cath lab for care, including diagnostic catheterizations and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures.
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized INTEGRIS Health Heart Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac cath lab for care, including diagnostic catheterizations and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures.
INTEGRIS Health Heart Hospital was awarded Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation with PCI based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff's ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who come to the cardiac cath lab.
Hospitals that have proven exceptional competency in treating patients who require cardiac catheterization have standardized their assessment process for patients before undergoing catheterization to ensure quality and patient safety.
They ensure that care in the procedure room for sedation, infection control, radiation safety, universal protocol and time out procedures is fully coordinated; and have mastered the appropriate transfer to a cath recovery unit to better monitor and track complications, enhance physician-to-patient communication, patient family communication, discharge instructions and follow-up information.
“As an interventional cardiologist and the Heart Cath Lab Medical Director,” says Bryan Cogar, M.D., at INTEGRIS Health Heart Hospital, “I see firsthand the dedication our caregivers bring to every procedure. This accreditation reflects that commitment and our mission to provide the best possible care to Oklahomans and beyond.”
Hospitals receiving Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation with PCI from the ACC must take part in a multi-faceted clinical process that involves: completing a gap analysis; examining variances of care; developing an action plan; a rigorous onsite review; and monitoring for sustained success. Improved methods and strategies of caring for patients include streamlining processes, implementing guidelines and standards and adopting best practices in the care of cath lab patients.
Facilities that achieve accreditation meet or exceed an array of stringent criteria and have organized a team of doctors, nurses, clinicians and other administrative staff that earnestly support the efforts leading to improved patient outcomes.
The ACC offers U.S. and international hospitals like INTEGRIS Health Heart Hospital access to a comprehensive suite of cardiac accreditation services designed to optimize patient outcomes and improve hospital financial performance. These services are focused on all aspects of cardiac care, including the cath lab.
At INTEGRIS Health Heart Hospital, we provide the state's most comprehensive adult heart care. We offer a wide range of cardiology services, including HeartScan Calcium Score screenings, cardiac catheterization, open-heart surgery and the state's only advanced cardiopulmonary program with heart and lung transplants.
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is the global leader in transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. As the preeminent source of professional medical education for the entire cardiovascular care team since 1949, ACC credentials cardiovascular professionals in over 140 countries who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. Through its world-renowned family of JACC Journals, NCDR registries, ACC Accreditation Services, global network of Member Sections, CardioSmart patient resources and more, the ACC is committed to ensuring a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes.
