2021 MIPS IA_PSPA_30: PCI Bleeding Campaign

Activity ID

Activity Weighting

Subcategory Name

Patient Safety and Practice Assessment

Activity Description

Participation in the PCI Bleeding Campaign which is a national quality improvement program that provides infrastructure for a learning network and offers evidence-based resources and tools to reduce avoidable bleeding associated with patients who receive a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

The program uses a patient-centered and team-based approach, leveraging evidence-based best practices to improve care for PCI patients by implementing quality improvement strategies:

• Radial-artery access,
• Bivalirudin, and
• Use of vascular closure devices.

Objective

Participate in the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) Bleed Campaign to reduce avoidable bleeding associated with patients who receive a PCI.

Suggested Documentation

Documented participation in the PCI Bleed Campaign quality improvement initiative. Include both of the following elements:

1) Confirmed participation – Documentation of participation in the PCI Bleed Campaign (e.g., welcome email, listed on website); AND
2) Implemented or planned adoption of strategies – Documentation of implemented or plan for implementing evidence-based strategies to improve care for PCI patients including: a) radial-artery access; b) bivalidruin; and c) use of vascular closure devices.

Example/Information

Information:

ACC’s Reduce the Risk: PCI Bleed Quality Campaign: https://cvquality.acc.org/initiatives/reduce-the-risk-pci-bleed