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2022 MIPS Improvement Activity IA_PSPA_30: PCI Bleeding Campaign

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Activity Description

Participation in the PCI Bleeding Campaign which is a national quality improvement program that provides infrastructure for a learning network and offers evidence-based resources and tools to reduce avoidable bleeding associated with patients who receive a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

The program uses a patient-centered and team-based approach, leveraging evidence-based best practices to improve care for PCI patients by implementing quality improvement strategies:

  • Radial-artery access,
  • Bivalirudin, and
  • Use of vascular closure devices.
Activity ID Activity Weighting Sub-Category Name
IA_PSPA_30 High Patient Safety and Practice Assessment

Objective

Participate in the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) Bleed Campaign to reduce avoidable bleeding associated with patients who receive a PCI.

Validation

Documented participation in the PCI Bleed Campaign quality improvement initiative. Include both of the following elements:

  1. Confirmed participation – Documentation of participation in the PCI Bleed Campaign (e.g., welcome email, listed on website); AND
  2. Implemented or planned adoption of strategies – Documentation of implemented or plan for implementing evidence-based strategies to improve care for PCI patients including: a) radial-artery access; b) bivalidruin; and c) use of vascular closure devices.

Information: ACC’s Reduce the Risk: PCI Bleed Quality Campaign: www.cvquality.acc.org