Once upon a time, cardiac procedures were only performed in operating rooms at a hospital. But now many cardiologists are considering the ASC (Ambulatory Surgery Centers) model and performing diagnostic and some interventional procedures there instead of in a hospital.

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Cardiology Procedures: From The
Hospital to ASC
By: Vikki Harmonay

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Once upon a time, cardiac procedures were only performed in operating rooms at a
hospital. But now many cardiologists are ASC Heartconsidering the ASC
(Ambulatory Surgery Centers) model and performing diagnostic and some
interventional procedures there instead of in a hospital.
Chief Clinical Officer for National Cardiovascular Partners and RN Kelly Bemis said,
“Cardiologists who embrace the ASC model are finding that they can safely shift a
good amount of their diagnostic cases out of the hospital. We have an abundance
of data that show these patients do well in an outpatient setting and experience
very positive outcomes.”

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Cardiologists at the Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute in Anchorage, Alaska began
looking for an alternative to the hospital for their patients in late 2013. They were
having difficulty securing time at the hospital for procedures and thought that is
they opened an ASC, they could use it to take care of patients who needed
defibrillators, pacemakers and battery changes.

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The Heart and Rhythm Institute of Trinity, an ASC in Trinity, Florida, first
performed a cardiology case in 2016. It now delivers a wide range of cardiac
procedures five days a week. Sheree Leppinen, RN and Heart & Rhythm Institute
of Trinity Administrator said, “Bringing cardiology into ASCs is a great way to
deliver safe care more efficiently and at a huge cost savings. Our patients love the
experience, especially the safe, comfortable environment and continuity of care.
They tell us how much they appreciate having the same caregivers from
reception through discharge.”
While cardiology is just beginning to appear in ASCs, the opportunities are huge.
Leppinen said, “As the Medicare population continues to increase, hospitals will
need to focus on the more acute care patients, allowing surgery centers to
perform elective procedures on healthier patients who do not require
hospitalization.”

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However, there are some challenges. For example, if a cardiologist is employed
by a hospital, the hospital may not want them to work in an ASC facility. ASCs
compete with hospitals, temporary staffing agencies with entire Cath lab
divisions and more. For ASCs to succeed, they will need to be able to find and
retain staff. Leppinen added, “Considering the type of procedures we are
performing, there is always a concern for complications. You need experience
Cath lab staff who can take care of such emergencies without hesitation.”

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