Average Length of Stay (PCI without Other Intervention)
Mean hospital stay (in days) for patients undergoing PCI without additional cardiac surgical or procedural interventions.
Quality Improvement Strategies:
Implement same-day discharge protocols for eligible patients undergoing elective PCI without additional interventions.
Embed standardized discharge criteria into EMR workflows to support clinical decision-making.
Use EMR-based flags to identify patients who meet early discharge criteria pre-procedure.
Strengthen pre-procedure planning, including medication reconciliation and patient education to minimize day-of delays.
Conduct multidisciplinary rounds with nursing, case management, and cardiology focused on next-day or same-day discharge.
Enhance patient engagement through clear post-procedure instructions and streamlined follow-up scheduling.
Audit extended-stay cases to identify and address preventable delays.
Resources:
TIMI Risk Score (MDCalc)