Referral Management
This course This course is especially designed for departments working in a regional hub-and-spoke model, being the expert center in such a network. In this course several strategies to implement and continuously improve regional collaborations are shared. An example of a strategy is building regional disease-oriented quality improvement networks, including referring cardiologists and general practitioners, […]
Using Real-World Data for quality improvements
This course In this course the use of real-world data for quality improvement in the Catharina Hospital and its catchment area is shared. Lessons learned on how to use data from daily practice to optimize patient value, defined as outcomes that matter most to patients divided by costs of healthcare delivery. In recent years, the […]
Digital pathways in cardiac surgery: from vision to real-world impact
This Course The Catharina Heart Center has developed and implemented an integrated eHealth strategy for cardiac surgery patients, combining digital patient education, structured video consultations after discharge, and real-time home monitoring with the HealthDOT system. This one-day course offers a hands-on and evidence-based introduction to remote care in cardiac surgery, including clinical rationale, implementation logistics, […]
Implementation of Value-Based Healthcare (VBHC) principles
This course In this course, the implementation of value-based healthcare principles in the Catharina Hospital and its catchment area is shared. These principles include the selection of patient-relevant outcome and cost parameters, data collection and data analysis, discussion of outcomes in a multidisciplinary quality committee, collaboration with referring cardiologists and the selection and implementation of […]
Cathlab Advanced
This course Are you a Cathlab nurse with at least 1-2 years of experience and ready to take your skills to the next level? Join us for our annual Cathlab Advanced course at Catharina Hospital. This intensive one-day course focuses on complex diagnostics and treatments, including coronary physiology, imaging, chronic total coronary occlusions, bifurcations, and […]
Percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Device (PLVAD) for High-Risk PCI and Cardiogenic Shock
This course This course is designed for interventional cardiologists and nurses seeking to master the use of percutaneous left ventricular assist devices (PLVADs) in patients with high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or cardiogenic shock. Through a highly interactive format featuring lectures, case presentations, live cases, and hands-on training, participants will gain a deep understanding of […]
Cathlab Basics
This course Are you a new Cathlab nurse looking to solidify your understanding of heart disease and know-how on working on the Cathlab? Join us for our annual Cathlab Basics course at Catharina Hospital. Over two interactive days, we will delve into the fundamentals of diagnostics and treatment, featuring engaging lectures, case studies, and hands-on […]
