A Retrospective Review of the Role of Palliative Care in Patients Evaluated for Left Ventricular Device Implantation (QI827)

Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) is a therapy that can prolong life in advanced heart failure patients. This population and their caregivers can have significant physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs. In October 2014, to improve the quality of care for this population, the Joint Commission recommended Palliative Care be added to the core interdisciplinary team. In 2016, North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) started their LVAD program and collaborated with the Geriatrics and Palliative (GAP) Care team to meet this quality measure.

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