{"title":"转变心力衰竭护理:利用指导医学治疗(GDMT)出院令集驱动更好的结果","authors":"Mackenzy T. Scott (he/him/his) MBA, RN","doi":"10.1016/j.hrtlng.2025.04.007","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Heart failure (HF) is a leading cause of hospital readmissions, with approximately 20% of patients being readmitted within 30 days (Virani et al., 2021). Adherence to guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) has been shown to significantly improve patient outcomes and reduce readmissions, with studies demonstrating reductions in mortality and readmission rates when GDMT is optimized (Greene et al., 2018). Structured workflows, such as discharge order sets, enhance GDMT adherence and improve the continuum of HF management (Yancy et al., 2017).</div></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>This initiative's purpose was to enhance compliance with GDMT in patients with heart failure through the integration of a CHF discharge order set within the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system. This intervention aimed to standardize the discharge process, improve GDMT adherence, and reduce 30-day HF readmission rates.</div></div><div><h3>Setting/Population</h3><div>This initiative was conducted at Mount Sinai Hospital, which included cardiology and non-cardiology units. The population included adult patients admitted with a primary diagnosis of heart failure, with a focus on those eligible for GDMT at discharge.</div></div><div><h3>Method/Process</h3><div>A multidisciplinary team comprising cardiologists, nurses, and Epic analysts reviewed existing discharge workflows and identified gaps in GDMT compliance. The team developed a CHF discharge order set designed to standardize prescribing practices for GDMT. The order set included prompts for evidence-based therapies such as beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors/ARBs, angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors (ARNIs), and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs).</div><div>April 2023: Initial draft of the CHF Discharge Order Set was developed and presented to the Inpatient Mount Sinai Hospital Epic Committee.</div><div>May 2023: Revisions were made based on feedback, and a second draft was submitted.</div><div>April 2023: Initial draft of the CHF Discharge Order Set was developed and presented to the Inpatient Mount Sinai Hospital Epic Committee.</div><div>May 2023: Revisions were made based on feedback, and a second draft was submitted.</div><div>June 2023: Final approval was obtained from the Mount Sinai Hospital Epic Committee.</div><div>July 2023: The order set was uploaded into the Epic Playground for testing and training.</div><div>August 2023: The order set went live system wide. Training sessions and tip sheets were disseminated to ensure staff familiarity.</div></div><div><h3>Outcome Measures</h3><div>Implementation of the CHF discharge order set led to measurable improvements in GDMT adherence 7 Day Follow Up Appointments, which led to reduced Heart Failure Readmission rates.</div><div>ARNI prescribing rates: Improved from 72.8% in 2022 to 81.1% in 2024.</div><div>Beta-blocker prescribing rates: Improved from 94.6% in 2022 to 95.5% in 2024.</div><div>MRA prescribing rates: Improved from 60.8% in 2022 to 77.2% in 2024.</div><div>SGLT2i prescribing rates: Improved from 62.8% in 2022 to 82.1% in 2024.</div><div>Additionally, 30-day HF readmission rates decreased from 18% in 2023 to 15.2% in 2024, underscoring the initiative's success in enhancing evidence-based care and reducing hospital burden.</div></div><div><h3>Practical Implications</h3><div>This initiative highlights the value of embedding guideline-directed workflows into EHR systems to enhance care delivery. 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The population included adult patients admitted with a primary diagnosis of heart failure, with a focus on those eligible for GDMT at discharge.</div></div><div><h3>Method/Process</h3><div>A multidisciplinary team comprising cardiologists, nurses, and Epic analysts reviewed existing discharge workflows and identified gaps in GDMT compliance. The team developed a CHF discharge order set designed to standardize prescribing practices for GDMT. The order set included prompts for evidence-based therapies such as beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors/ARBs, angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors (ARNIs), and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs).</div><div>April 2023: Initial draft of the CHF Discharge Order Set was developed and presented to the Inpatient Mount Sinai Hospital Epic Committee.</div><div>May 2023: Revisions were made based on feedback, and a second draft was submitted.</div><div>April 2023: Initial draft of the CHF Discharge Order Set was developed and presented to the Inpatient Mount Sinai Hospital Epic Committee.</div><div>May 2023: Revisions were made based on feedback, and a second draft was submitted.</div><div>June 2023: Final approval was obtained from the Mount Sinai Hospital Epic Committee.</div><div>July 2023: The order set was uploaded into the Epic Playground for testing and training.</div><div>August 2023: The order set went live system wide. 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Transforming Heart Failure Care: Leveraging Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) Discharge Order Sets to Drive Better Outcomes
Background
Heart failure (HF) is a leading cause of hospital readmissions, with approximately 20% of patients being readmitted within 30 days (Virani et al., 2021). Adherence to guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) has been shown to significantly improve patient outcomes and reduce readmissions, with studies demonstrating reductions in mortality and readmission rates when GDMT is optimized (Greene et al., 2018). Structured workflows, such as discharge order sets, enhance GDMT adherence and improve the continuum of HF management (Yancy et al., 2017).
Purpose
This initiative's purpose was to enhance compliance with GDMT in patients with heart failure through the integration of a CHF discharge order set within the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system. This intervention aimed to standardize the discharge process, improve GDMT adherence, and reduce 30-day HF readmission rates.
Setting/Population
This initiative was conducted at Mount Sinai Hospital, which included cardiology and non-cardiology units. The population included adult patients admitted with a primary diagnosis of heart failure, with a focus on those eligible for GDMT at discharge.
Method/Process
A multidisciplinary team comprising cardiologists, nurses, and Epic analysts reviewed existing discharge workflows and identified gaps in GDMT compliance. The team developed a CHF discharge order set designed to standardize prescribing practices for GDMT. The order set included prompts for evidence-based therapies such as beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors/ARBs, angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors (ARNIs), and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs).
April 2023: Initial draft of the CHF Discharge Order Set was developed and presented to the Inpatient Mount Sinai Hospital Epic Committee.
May 2023: Revisions were made based on feedback, and a second draft was submitted.
April 2023: Initial draft of the CHF Discharge Order Set was developed and presented to the Inpatient Mount Sinai Hospital Epic Committee.
May 2023: Revisions were made based on feedback, and a second draft was submitted.
June 2023: Final approval was obtained from the Mount Sinai Hospital Epic Committee.
July 2023: The order set was uploaded into the Epic Playground for testing and training.
August 2023: The order set went live system wide. Training sessions and tip sheets were disseminated to ensure staff familiarity.
Outcome Measures
Implementation of the CHF discharge order set led to measurable improvements in GDMT adherence 7 Day Follow Up Appointments, which led to reduced Heart Failure Readmission rates.
ARNI prescribing rates: Improved from 72.8% in 2022 to 81.1% in 2024.
Beta-blocker prescribing rates: Improved from 94.6% in 2022 to 95.5% in 2024.
MRA prescribing rates: Improved from 60.8% in 2022 to 77.2% in 2024.
SGLT2i prescribing rates: Improved from 62.8% in 2022 to 82.1% in 2024.
Additionally, 30-day HF readmission rates decreased from 18% in 2023 to 15.2% in 2024, underscoring the initiative's success in enhancing evidence-based care and reducing hospital burden.
Practical Implications
This initiative highlights the value of embedding guideline-directed workflows into EHR systems to enhance care delivery. The CHF discharge order set serves as a replicable model for other institutions aiming to improve GDMT adherence and reduce HF readmissions.
期刊介绍:
Heart & Lung: The Journal of Cardiopulmonary and Acute Care, the official publication of The American Association of Heart Failure Nurses, presents original, peer-reviewed articles on techniques, advances, investigations, and observations related to the care of patients with acute and critical illness and patients with chronic cardiac or pulmonary disorders.
The Journal''s acute care articles focus on the care of hospitalized patients, including those in the critical and acute care settings. Because most patients who are hospitalized in acute and critical care settings have chronic conditions, we are also interested in the chronically critically ill, the care of patients with chronic cardiopulmonary disorders, their rehabilitation, and disease prevention. The Journal''s heart failure articles focus on all aspects of the care of patients with this condition. Manuscripts that are relevant to populations across the human lifespan are welcome.