Strategic Planning for Cardiac Services
Abstract
On April 19 and 20th 2007, the Cardiac Surgery Consultants Board (CSCB) conducted a site visit at the VAMC, Augusta, Georgia. The June 11, 2007 meeting of the CSCB reviewed the site visit report and determined that quality of care issues are of concern. The report showed that these findings were due to the elevated mortality of the cardiac surgery cases referred to the Eisenhower Medical Center, and ongoing low case volume. In August 2007, a Tiger Team formed between members of DDEAMC and the Augusta VAMC to determine causative factors contributing to the results, and to provide an action plan that would satisfy CSCB requirements. This study consists of a strategic analysis of current operations at both facilities that affect the number of cardiothoracic cases performed at both institutions, and analyzing each factor under a process review.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 13, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA493528
Entities
People
- Gail D. Gauthier