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QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UPDATES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Due to the unique circumstances caused by the coronavirus, we are making several
adjustments to our quality improvement programs that may impact your facility.
View Updates to Quality Improvement Programs
FOCUS ON QUALITY
Patient outcomes improve when medical professionals follow the most up-to-date
evidence-based treatment guidelines.
When medical professionals apply the most up-to-date evidence-based treatment
guidelines, patient outcomes improve. That's the simple truth behind the drive
for continuous quality improvement. Our comprehensive suite of programs can help
you advance farther and faster in the quest for ever-better care.
NEW COVID-19 CVD REGISTRY POWERED BY GET WITH THE GUIDELINES®
To better understand the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Heart Association has
developed a new registry for hospitals and health systems caring for COVID-19
patients.
Learn more about the COVID-19 CVD Registry
GET WITH THE GUIDELINES - STROKE
GET WITH THE GUIDELINES - HEART FAILURE
GET WITH THE GUIDELINES - RESUSCITATION
GET WITH THE GUIDELINES - AFIB
GET WITH THE GUIDELINES - CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
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MISSION: LIFELINE
TARGET: HEART FAILURE
TARGET: STROKE
FOCUS ON OUTPATIENT QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
Our initiatives work together to improve outcomes for the 100 million+ Americans
living with hypertension, high cholesterol and/or type 2 diabetes.
Learn more about our initiatives for outpatient facilities
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS ON QUALITY CARE
Find Out More About the International Focus On Quality Care
QUALITY NEWS YOU CAN USE ENEWSLETTERS
Learn the latest regarding our Focus On Quality with e-newsletters packed with
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FOCUS ON QUALITY WEBINARS
Our “Get With The Guidelines” webinars provide an easy way for professionals to
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QUALITY NEAR ME
The American Heart Association recognizes hospitals that have used our programs
to improve quality of care for heart disease and stroke patients. Learn which
ones are in your vicinity and how their publicly reported data measures up.
Find a facility near you
QUALITY RESEARCH AND CLINICAL TOOLS
EARLY CAREER INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
The AHA greatly values the development of Early Career Investigators.
Learn more about funded research for Early Career Professionals
NATIONAL LEVEL RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
Find out how to use national-level data from the AHA's Quality Improvement
programs
Learn more national-level research opportunities
QUALITY RESEARCH
Search publications featuring AHA program data as well as tools and resources
speaking to Quality Research and its applications in real-world settings.
Learn more about Quality Research and publications
FEATURED QUALITY RESEARCH
A monthly bite-sized interview with the author of the newest Quality Improvement
Research on the Get With The Guidelines Data Registries.
View the latest research spotlight
VASCULAR MEDICINE CONSULT REGISTRY
Working to improve quality of life and patient care in vascular medicine, the
AHA and SVS VQI® announce a new registry targeting the medical management of
vascular disease.
Learn more about the Registry
MITRAL VALVE REPAIR REFERENCE CENTER AWARD
The Mitral Foundation and the American Heart Association have established this
new joint recognition program for facilities. This award will provide
information for patients and their families to make informed decisions and
achieve better outcomes. This collaboration aims to increase the number of
patients who receive mitral valve reconstruction, rather than replacement where
appropriate.
Learn More About The Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award
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