We are pleased to welcome our new MISHC Co-Program Director, Dr. Raed M. Alnajjar. He is focused on surgical & percutaneous management of mitral valve disease & has a unique perspective as a busy surgeon at Henry Ford Health. Click to learn more. bit.ly/41MyQAt

The new Best Practice Protocol, “Antithrombotic Therapy Post-TAVR,” outlines risk factors & strategies for patients with & without concurrent indications for oral anticoagulants. It includes an illustration to help determine an antithrombotic regimen. bit.ly/42h8VAC

Thank you, Sheryl Fielding, for the passion you show for patients through the work you do each day. This #NursesWeek, we recognize all our consortium nurses whose commitment to patients contributes to MISHC’s success in improving quality of care and patient outcomes.

Watch our newest video to learn how a review of MISHC data, new goals, & implementation of quality improvement projects led to a reduction in transfusions & improved outcomes for patients undergoing TAVR. bit.ly/423ZxAF

Recent analysis of our data compared to national data revealed critical-to-quality measures on which Michigan participants excel. Click to see how our quality improvement projects have improved patient care through reduced transfusion rates & more. bit.ly/3njUkFX

Ascension St. Mary’s tested an alternate technique for determining TAVR deployment & developed a collaborative project to establish a TAVR-related sedation protocol. Learn how this is better-utilizing resources & improving patient care on our blog. bit.ly/3p97d6g

Dr. Andrew Harris presents "Mitral Valve Echocardiographic Assessment for TEER and TMVR Procedures" youtu.be/Mqdg_jlIACU via YouTube

The structural heart team at Corewell Health East Dearborn Hospital created quality projects to improve KCCQ and NYHA heart failure class documentation & exceeded collaborative goals. Visit our blog to read more: bit.ly/3CHNHBe

Stay tuned for a new MiCR website with achievements & activities! In the meantime, visit BMC2.org for resources like the best practices toolkit which outlines innovation strategies designed to help patients get the most out of cardiac rehab.bit.ly/3XvxsAT

We now can access the archive of MISHC newsletters on MISHC.org. Visit the Website to keep up with all recent news! The newsletter includes Site Spotlights, Best Practice Protocols, TVT Updates and more. Find the newsletters on our website. bit.ly/3NP2qR4

Meet Quality Initiatives Coordinator Melissa Clark. Melissa improves patient care in cardiovascular medicine by supporting the MSTCVS Coordinating Center and sites across Michigan. Check out our blog for more about Melissa and her valuable work. bit.ly/3piHg4H

It’s #QualityMonth! Join MISHC as we highlight the ways we collaborate to improve quality of care and patient outcomes leading up to #HealthCareQualityWeek2023, October 15 – 21.

In health care, #QualityImprovement isn't just a goal, it's a necessity. Ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centered care enhances positive outcomes and saves lives. Join us as we commit to excellence every day for every patient. bit.ly/3Wn2l9k

Happy #HealthCareQualityWeek! Learn about the continuous quality improvement cycle used by Collaborative Quality Initiatives, like MISHC, in this brief video. youtu.be/gHGk941nONs

For #HealthCareQualityWeek, we highlight Ascension St. Mary's innovative approaches to improve patient safety! They've developed an alternate TAVR deployment technique & crafted a precise TAVR-related sedation protocol. Read more on our blog. bit.ly/3QA2JkJ

The team at Henry Ford Hospital Detroit performed TAVR for 102-year-old World War II Veteran, Houston Pritchett. After a successful procedure, Houston is ready to get back out on the dance floor. bit.ly/3ROdPTW #HealthCareQualityWeek

MISHC is partnering with MSHIELD to achieve whole health for all people by integrating social care and clinical care, using data to drive health equity, and fostering a culture of anti-racism. Learn more at bit.ly/45kXN75

#QualityMonth2023 is coming to an end but our work at MISHC never stops. We look forward to continued collaboration with you as we wrap up 2023 and approach 2024 with new goals, ideas, and impacts to quality of care and patient outcomes.

MISHC & MVC data recently published in #JACCAdvances. “Predictors & Variation in Cardiac Rehabilitation Participation After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement” reveals only 30.6% of TAVR patients participated in CR w/in 90 days of discharge. bit.ly/3MDnr0m