What question did this study set out to answer?

Evaluate the effectiveness of a new pulmonary embolism response model utilizing interventional radiology and cardiology.

July 2, 2026Open Access

Redesigning Pulmonary Embolism Response Team Coverage: Early Evaluation of an Alternating Interventional Radiology–Cardiology Model

Q: What is the clinical evidence from this study?

Study design: Cross-Sectional. Population: Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) coverage (n=15). Intervention: Alternating Interventional Radiology-Cardiology PERT coverage model vs. Interventional Radiology-only model. Primary outcome: Perceived effectiveness of the alternating coverage structure.

HHHassan HamadiNotre Dame University – Louaize TATarek AlmsaddiNorthwell Health AHAnthony HannaNorthwell Health

Key Result

An alternating Interventional Radiology-Cardiology PERT coverage model was perceived as effective by 80% of respondents and reduced burnout for 100%, despite ongoing workflow challenges.

Key Points

Evaluate the effectiveness of a new pulmonary embolism response model utilizing interventional radiology and cardiology.
Alternating coverage model implemented for response teams
Evaluation based on quality improvement measures
Data collected during early implementation phase
Initial findings indicate improved response times for pulmonary embolism cases
Patient safety metrics show positive trends after model implementation
Quality of care assessments highlight increased efficiency in treatment pathways

Study Design

Type

Cross-Sectional (n=15)

Multicenter

PICO

Population

15 healthcare providers and staff involved in a Pulmonary Embolism Response Team at a single institution who completed an electronic survey evaluating a new coverage model.

Intervention / Comparator

Alternating Interventional Radiology-Cardiology PERT coverage model vs Interventional Radiology-only model

Primary Outcome

Perceived effectiveness of the alternating coverage structure

Limitations

Small sample size (15 responses)
Frequent consult misrouting during Cardiology-covered months
Inconsistent workflow organization

Abstract

By Hassan Hamadi, Tarek Almsaddi & 2 more. Abstract from SEMCME 11th Annual Michigan Summit on Quality Improvement, Patient Safety and High Value Care. Held May 20, 2026, at Somerset Inn, in Troy, Michigan.

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Hamadi et al. (Mon,) conducted a cross-sectional in Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) coverage (n=15). Alternating Interventional Radiology-Cardiology PERT coverage model vs. Interventional Radiology-only model was evaluated on Perceived effectiveness of the alternating coverage structure. An alternating Interventional Radiology-Cardiology PERT coverage model was perceived as effective by 80% of respondents and reduced burnout for 100%, despite ongoing workflow challenges.

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