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Expanding Magnetic Resonance Imaging Access For Patients With Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices, Rosalie Geronimo
Expanding Magnetic Resonance Imaging Access For Patients With Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices, Rosalie Geronimo
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects
Abstract
Problem. Patients with non-conditional cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), which lack magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) components, are unable to undergo MRI.
Context. The Heart Rhythm Society guidelines for patient device management and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requirements for persons with specific expertise in implanted permanent devices to manage CIEDs during MRI spurred policy, procedure and staffing changes.
Interventions. The evidence-based change-of-practice project comprised of workflow development, policy and procedure changes, implementation of required staffing support to manage the CIED during an MRI.
Measures: The outcome measure was to improve access to MRI for patients with CIEDs, measured …