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11/15/2021

ACE Presents New Accreditation Science at QCOR Scientific Sessions
Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence presents "Accreditation Identifies Operator Variability and Gaps," today, November 15, 2021, at the Quality of Care and Outcomes Research Meeting and AHA Scientific Sessions 2021.

11/11/2020

ACE to Present on Value of Accreditation in Cardiology
Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence submitted ongoing, original research into the vital efficacy, impact and value of accreditation in cardiology to several conferences since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Recently, we have started to hear back from conferences with the exciting news that our work has been accepted for presentation—we hope you’ll be able to join us!

10/22/2020

AI and the Future of Quality in Cardiology: 4 Trends
As Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE) rolls out changes, optimizations and new standards five years in the making, we’re inspired to take a look forward at the next five years. What will quality cardiac care look like in 2025? In 2030? What’s on the near horizon? How will artificial intelligence (AI) impact clinicians, clinical decision-making and the delivery of top-quality cardiology services? Plus, what trends will AI applications impact and accelerate? Read more in “4 Trends: The Future of Quality in Cardiology” on our Quality Matters blog.

10/14/2020

11 Common Cath Lab Mistakes
Is your cath lab making any of these common mistakes? Original science (2019) from Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence identifies 11 specific domains where most cath labs under review only partially met or did not meet ACE quality standards to help target quality improvement efforts, broadly, with tips on how to achieve quality improvement gains. These findings are reviewed in the context of ACE’s newly updated 2020 Cath/PCI standards with one new area for the focus of timely quality improvement efforts in your organization. Read more to see if your lab could improve, too.

10/08/2020

What’s NEW in ACE’s 2020 Cath/PCI Quality Standards?
Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence recently announced the release of its newly updated, openly available standards for the cardiac catheterization laboratory—standards crucial to quality delivery of cardiac Cath/PCI services in all environments. The update includes brand-new standards crucial to the provision of safe, quality cardiovascular services to patients in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), as well as integrating the latest guidance on Cardiogenic Shock as new standards across all environments. Read more to learn what’s new in ACE’s widely-recognized 2020 Cath/PCI Quality Standards.

09/30/2020

ACE Updates Cath/PCI Standards for 2020 with Guidance for Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence is announcing the release of its newly updated, openly available and transparently developed quality standards for the cardiac catheterization laboratory. These are standards crucial to quality delivery of cardiac Cath/PCI services, especially in environments where patients needing additional care must be transferred to another facility, such as Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs). These new standards along with ACE accreditation can be utilized to ensure ASCs meet environmental, procedural, minimum volume and appropriate use criteria to provide efficient, quality and safe care for patients. Read more for the latest evidence-based guidance on ASCs.

04/03/2020

ACE Continues to Support Facilities Through Accreditation Despite COVID-19
Despite other accreditation bodies such as the Joint Commission suspending normal survey activities due to COVID-19, Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE) will continue to support quality cardiology programs throughout this crisis by accrediting facilities with virtual site visits.

12/27/2019

ACE Launches Quality Matters Website to Facilitate Discussion
Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE) is excited to announce it has launched a dedicated website for its Quality Matters newsletter, a platform which will facilitate clinician discussion on the latest topics concerning quality in cardiology.

12/13/2019

ACE CMO Weiner to Participate on Yale/CORE Technical Expert Panel for Reevaluation of Inpatient Claims-based Outcome Measures
Yale New Haven Health Services Corporation Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE), selected Bonnie H Weiner, MD, MSEC, MBA, and Chief Medical Officer of Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE), to participate on their Technical Expert Panel for the Reevaluation of Inpatient Claims-based Outcome Measures.

09/27/2019

ACE Announces New Board Members: Drs. Cigarroa and Cowley
Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence announces the appointment of two new members of its Board of Directors: Joaquin Cigarroa, MD, FSCAI and Michael Cowley, MD, FSCAI. Doctors Cigarroa and Cowley bolster the deep expertise and energetic commitment to quality cardiovascular care of the ACE board.

06/10/2019

ACE Mourns the Loss of Chairman Charles Chambers, MD
Charles Chambers, MD and Chairman of Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence, passed away on June 9. Dr. Chambers is survived by his wife, three children and three grandchildren. Dr. Chambers contributed immensely to ACE since its inception, and his dedicated leadership will be sorely missed.

03/15/2019

ACE Recognized in ACC's 2019 Quality Summit Poster Competition
Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence was awarded 3rd place in the American College of Cardiology's 2019 Quality Summit poster competition. Our poster focused on the common elements of Quality Improvement & Corrective Action Plans for institutions seeking ACE accreditation. The poster analyzed what methods for improvement were most prevalent, and most successful at institutions achieving ACE accreditation, weighing these methods against the relevant specific ACE accreditation Standards.

08/08/2018

Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence Reaffirms Quality in Cardiac Care at Saint Joseph London
The Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE), an independent, physician-led organization that evaluates and monitors facilities that provide cardiovascular care, reaffirms its decision to accredit Saint Joseph London because of the hospital’s concerted effort to improve quality care monitoring policies and procedures.

02/14/2018

GPS Assumes Management of Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE)
We are pleased to inform you that Global Professional Services (GPS), an association management company based in Richmond, Virginia, has been retained by ACE to manage their operational, marketing and sales and support requirements. As you know from your past experiences, ACE is the undisputed premiere hospital accreditation body for cardiovascular practice. This will not change at all; ACE clients can continue to rely on the best and most comprehensive evaluation and accreditation services tailored to your specific needs and requirements.

07/19/2016

Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE) Grants First Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Accreditation
Advocate Children’s Hospital Accredited for Treatment of CHD

06/08/2016

Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE) Cited in Cardiovascular Business Article
Study Reveals Increased Use of Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) and Improved Patient Outcomes in ACE-Accredited Cardiac Catheterization Labs

06/06/2016

Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence Accredited Facilities Present Data at SCAI on Successful New Protocols that Reduce Bleeding Complications from PCI
Adherence to Protocols Results in a 40% Reduction in Risk-adjusted Bleeding Event Rates Across the CHI System

04/26/2016

Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE) Launches Four Levels of Accreditation Services, is recognized in Cardiac Interventions Today Article
Publication; A Comparison of Internal and External Peer Review, Tiered Accreditation Service Levels Underscore Value of ACE Accreditation

03/30/2016

Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE) Awards First-Ever Accreditation for Peripheral Vascular Intervention to Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
Wisconsin Hospital First to Add PVI to ACE Accreditations for Peripheral Coronary Intervention and Cardiac Catheterization

02/23/2016

Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE) Completes Review of Four Michigan Hospitals Seeking Accreditation for Elective PCI
Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE) Completes Review of Four Michigan Hospitals Seeking Accreditation for Elective PCI

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