An expert committee has established a 7-domain accreditation program to optimize the complex, multidisciplinary care of patients with atrial fibrillation.
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Enables standardized AF accreditation; extends expert consensus into measurable domains for clinical adoption and outcomes research.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac dysrhythmia, and its prevalence is growing. The care of patients with AF is complex and involves multiple specialties and venues of care. Guideline recommendations are available for AF therapy; however, their implementation can be challenging. The Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care has developed an accreditation program, formulated by an expert committee on AF. Accreditation is based on specific criteria in 7 domains: (1) community outreach, (2) prehospital care, (3) early stabilization, (4) acute care, (5) transitions of care, (6) clinical quality measures, and (7) governance. This document presents the rationale, discussion, and supporting evidence for these criteria, in an effort to maximize effective and efficient AF care.
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Steinberg et al. (2013) conducted a review in Atrial fibrillation. Accreditation program for AF care was evaluated. The Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care developed an accreditation program for atrial fibrillation care based on 7 domains to maximize effective and efficient management.
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