Table 2 Summarized recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of inter-facility transfers for STEMI identified from interviews
Theme | Recommendation |
|---|---|
Process and Protocols | 1. Develop and review STEMI transfer protocols to identify a limited number of highly important actions 2. Identify and agree upon a limited set of performance goals for inter-organizational performance that are regularly shared |
Communication | 3. Develop formal mechanisms for patient outcome reporting for STEMI patients transferred that include the entire treating team at all locations 4. Shared electronic medical records between organizations |
Resources | 5. Recruit individuals focusing on experience and organizational fit as desirable characteristics 6. Develop realistic formal training for inter-facility transfers (e.g., simulations) that emphasize teamwork and enhances shared familiarity with the processes |