OBJECTIVES:

Attendees will be able to

1.  describe the structure of Cardiac Rehab programs in terms of the Phases

2.  list beginning steps to starting a cardiac rehab program

3.  apply own facility resources to a needs assessment

4.  begin to construct documentation forms needed for cardiac rehab programs

5.  describe documentation to include in Policy & Procedures manuals and patient chart forms.

6.  list national reference organizations for evidenced-based program development.

 

 

EXPANDED COURSE OUTLINE

1,  Policies and procedures

2.  Philosophy of Cardiac Rehabilitation

3.  Staff professionals, multidisciplinary

4.  Family education

5.  National organizations for reference materials and evidenced-based practices

6.  Definitions of Phases:  I, IB, II, III, IV

7.  Beginning steps 

     a.  needs assessment, Administration acceptance, and proposals

     b.  identify resources/roles:  staffing and costs

     c.  facility features and equipent for exercise and education

     d.  Quality assurance

     e.  emergency protocols

8  Entry Criteria and Exercise Testing

9.  Referral processes

     a.  patient selection

     b.  standing orders

     c.  orientation classes 

10.  Record Keeping and Documentation

11.  Cardiac Rehab Sessions

     a.  ex prescription: session components

     b.  EKG telemonitoring/ trans-telephonic

     c.  documentation

12.  Patient Educaiton classes:  topics and logistics

     a.  topics:  Cardiac Anatomy, Physiology & CAD, Risk Factors; Safe Exercie Progression;  Medications;  Stress;  E-saving & ADL's;  Angina & Symptom Recognition;  Diet & Nutrition;  CPR;  Home & Eating out Tips

13.  Discharge

     a.  Exercise Testing

     b.  instructions and referrals to community resources

14.  Documentation forms construction and legal considerations