ACC Quality Projects~ Let

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ACC Quality Projects Lets Get Started!

• C. Michael Valentine, M.D., F.A.C.C.
• Chair, ACC Board of Governors
• September 17, 2007
• Washington, D.C.

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We Asked..If your Chapter would like to
participate in a quality project, which one(s)
would you select?

• Door to Balloon time - 15 (56)
• Pay for Performance 15 (56)
• (7 chapters already involved in each)

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What tools/resources could ACC provide that would
help your Chapter successfully implement a
quality project?

• Programmed toolkit
• Models for start-up
• Share knowledge how this has worked elsewhere.
• A framework for developing a P4P project such a
  was done in Virginia
• Toolkit condensation of all projects what it
  takes to provide for each identifying experts
  and a national leadership role in consolidating
  the efforts
• Etc.

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What format for tools/resources would work best
for you?

• Web-based - 89
• CD-Rom 34
• Hard copy 31
• Personal discussions 9

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Survey Quality Questions

• Does your Chapter have a Quality Committee?
• Can you identify Quality Champions in your
  Chapter membership?

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Responses

• 11 Chapters identified Quality Committee chairs
• 23 Chapters can identify Quality Champions in
  their membership
• 64 of Chapters already can identify a Quality
  contact in their Chapter

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What quality projects can Chapters begin?

• Basic GAP order sheets, DC contracts
• ACC National D2B
• Pay for Performance MDI
• You are not limited to one.