Service Is Our Specialty Case Study 6: Transforming Cardiac Device Clinics- A Case Study in Collaboration and Innovation
September 13, 2023
By James Allred MD Introduction With the rapid growth of device clinics and the advent of increasingly sophisticated technologies, the challenge of managing limited staffing resources has come to the forefront. In such a landscape, overwhelming alert notifications can be not just disruptive but detrimental to both staff well-being and patient outcomes. Consultation and optimization […]
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Service Is Our Specialty Case Study 5: Ensuring Patient Compliance with Remote Monitoring
August 23, 2023
by Laura Van Heel RN, BSN, CCDS. As more and more cardiac implanted electronic devices (CIEDs) become available, healthcare providers are seeking ways to improve patient outcomes and manage the plethora of information they receive on a daily basis. In order to transform these aspirations into impactful actions, meticulous planning, effective leadership, and technology must […]
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Service Is Our Speciality Case Study 4: Seamless Transitions and Unwavering Compliance
August 10, 2023
by Amber Seiler, NP, FHRS In the world of cardiac care, technology plays a pivotal role. The databases that manage patient information must be robust, secure, and above all, adaptable. Recently, the team at CV Remote Solutions faced an exciting challenge: transitioning an account from one device clinic database to another, all while maintaining the […]
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Service Is Our Specialty Case Study 3: Database Revitalization
July 26, 2023
by Laura Van Heel, RN, BSN, CCDS Why do we care about data? Why do we invest hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not millions in our databases? One of the essential features of any database is the ability to glean information and analytics from it. But the database must be optimized and free of […]
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Service Is Our Specialty Case Study 2: Increasing Staff Retention Through Clinic Stabilization
July 13, 2023
by Laura Van Heel RN, BSN, CCDS and Amber Seiler NP, FHRS. In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, remote monitoring of cardiac devices has emerged as a transformative technology. This has revolutionized the way patient care is delivered. However, amidst this technological advancement, the significance of staff retention cannot be overlooked. The dedicated and […]
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Service is Our Specialty Case Study 1: Improving Patient Care by Reducing Transmission Backlog
June 28, 2023
By Laura Van Heel RN, BSN, CCDS In cardiology device clinics nationwide, the rising number of past patients receiving cardiac implanted electronic devices (CIEDs) and the complex nature of these devices have posed significant challenges. Clinics are finding it difficult to manage increasing workloads. Thus, experienced staff members are either retiring or seeking new career […]
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Managing a CIED Clinic During a COVID-19 Pandemic
September 16, 2022
We started hearing about and using the verbiage COVID-19 back at the end of February. By Mid-March, our practice was preparing a contingency plan should we need to shut our doors for “elective in-person” device checks. The COVID-19 pandemic arrived, and that contingency plan went into effect on March 18th, 2020. Background Our clinic has […]
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How Can We Optimize CHF Management Through CIEDs?
September 16, 2022
Introduction Congestive heart failure (CHF) continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States & around the globe. CHF is responsible for 1.1 million hospitalizations per year with an average 30-day readmission rate of 25%. It is estimated that spending for HF will reach 100 billion dollars in 2030. Many […]
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How Should You Approach Training New Device Clinic Staff?
September 13, 2022
By Shelly Chancey, RN, CCDS When the time comes to hire a new member of the device team, one of the many decisions to be made is whether to hire an experienced device nurse, or technician, or find a suitable candidate and train them. As with any choice, there are pros and cons. An experienced […]
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How Should You Decide the Right Staffing Mix for Your Device Clinic?
September 13, 2022
Curran HeelBy Laura Van Heel RN, BSN, CCDS It is difficult justifying a new hire without explaining how the added personnel will either decrease costs or increase revenue. After all, you must pay for their salaries, tools, and space for them to work. This seems to be the nature of medicine these days. “Doing more […]
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