Acute Myocardial Infarction
Suggested Strategies For Success

General

• Involve all disciplines that participate in the process
• Standardize processes/procedures
• Utilize standing orders/protocols/pathways
• Utilize visual reminders
• Provide education to key staff responsible for processes
• Provide ongoing feedback related to improvements to those vested in the process
• Standardize a duplicate copy discharge instruction sheet

Acute Myocardial Infarction

• Conduct pharmacy drug utilization reviews (DUR) on AMI medication administration
• Place aspirin dispensers on the EKG cart
• Educate physician staff regarding documentation of contraindications when beta blockers/aspirin not used on admission/discharge
• Patient Education Tool “What To Do If You Think You Are Having A Heart Attack”